Triathlon - Pacing challenge - learning how to pace when running!

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  • Key Stage 1
  • Key Stage 2
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Triathlon - Pacing challenge - learning how to pace when running!
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Activity details

This game focuses on one of the three disciplines of triathlon - running! It is a great challenge for children to master pacing skills while running for a set period of time. 

Working in pairs, they will naturally build friendships and improve their fitness with this challenge and in turn, be able to exercise for longer. 

We suggest having a large space for this game - enough for you to create a 200m oval loop with cones or natural obstacles like trees.

This resource is part of our Active Skills for Life programme which will be available to schools next academic year. If you have any questions or would like to discuss this resource please contact [email protected].

Organisation

British Triathlon

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