Sport Scene 1

Ah, this is what I need.

You don’t need a tennis racket.

What about this?

Stephen, you never play cricket! You certainly don’t need a cricket bat.

What’s this?

I’ve got no idea! Come on. We need the running section.

Ashlie and I are going to run a half-marathon. And this little beauty is going to help me do a really fast time.

Luckily, it’s not about running fast. We’re running to raise money for charity. If I actually can run twenty-one kilometres.

Of course you can.

You’re right. Think positive – I am going to do it and I am going to raise lots of money. How many sponsors have you got?

Well, I’ve decided to concentrate on the running, as that’s the most important thing.

Stephen! It doesn’t matter how fast you run.

You’re only saying that because you know I’m much faster than you.

But I’m going to make the most money.

Come on, Ash. Let’s buy this and get to the gym. We’ve got work to do.

Have I done 10 kilometres yet?

No, Stephen. You’ve only been going for five minutes.

That’s better, Stephen. Maybe we can try something a bit harder next time. Anyway, next it’s the step machine and after that some weights.

10, 11, 12. 498, 499, 500… Hey, Ash. How’s it going?

Wow, Stephen. You are doing really well. Five hundred already.

Yeah, and I’m only warming up really. I’m getting ready for a proper workout. Even my personal trainer’s impressed.

I heard there’s a medal for the person that gets the most sponsorship money.

Ash, you’re not going to get round the race unless you start getting fit and working out. You need to treat this as a proper science.

Yes, Stephen.

You’re not going to get a good time or even finish the race unless you start training hard.

I’m eating healthy food. I’m sure I’ll be fine.

Ash, it’s 12.31. You’re distracting me. I’ve got a timetable to follow. I’ve got 500 press-ups to do and then weights.

I think I’ll sit over there and have a nice glass of juice. Oh, is that your personal trainer? I might see if she’ll sponsor me.

Hello. I’m running a half-marathon. Do you think you could sponsor me?

Trainer: Sure.

Great, thank you.

Eight, nine, ten… Ashlie! Ashlie! Ash! Ash!

Stephen, are you OK?

Yeah, can you just help me out?

Yes, I’ll just lift this bit.

There must be something wrong with the machine.

Are you sure you’re all right?

Yeah, I think I’m okay. But I might need a rest.

Oh dear, you poor thing. I’ll just put these away and I’ll meet you in reception.