Dragon Puncher's Solo Running Race
It's a beautiful day at Mushroom Stadium where I was training for the big Mushroom Kingdom Running Race when suddenly, Lakitu came in. Lakitu said, "Hey Dragon, what are you doing here?"
"I'm training for the big race this afternoon." I replied, "I want to be in tip-top shape for the race and I want to be fast so I can win medals."
"Well, I can do that. Let's do three races all by yourself and we'll find out which competition you'll be racing in this afternoon. There are three races in the big Running Race. 100m, 200m and 400m. I'll time you in each run and when we're done, I'll give you the official time for each of the three races." Lakitu said, "Ready for the 100m run?"
"Let's go!" I said as I went to the starting line.
Then Lakitu took out the whistle and said, "Alright then, ready to begin?"
"Ready!" I replied as I took my place.
"Then on the count of three, you may begin. Remember, this is a 100m run. 3, 2, 1... GO!" Lakitu said as he blew the whistle.
Then I took off with blazing speed and flew straight to the finish line in the fastest time.
Lakitu looked at his stopwatch and said, "9.50 seconds in the 100m run! Great! Now, the 200m run."
Then I went back to the line and Lakitu said, "Alright, the next race that you'll be doing on is the 200m run. Again, the rules are the same as in the 100m so do your best. So, shall we start the run?"
"All set, Lakitu!" I replied with a thumbs up.
"Very well then, here we go!" Lakitu announced as he blew the whistle again.
I ran 200m from the starting line to the finish line and Lakitu said, "Nice job! 19.75 in the 200m run. Very good. Alright Dragon, there is one more race you'll have to do so, let's go back to the starting line!"
So I went back to the line for the third and final run, the 400m.
Lakitu came to me and said, "Well Dragon, here we are. The 400m run is the third and final race that you'll be training on. Remember, wait for the whistle. Alright then, take your position and let's start the race."
Then I took my position and when everything is ready, Lakitu said, "Dragon Puncher, are you ready?"
"Let's do it." I replied with a thumbs up.
"Then on your marks, get set…" Lakitu said as I await the whistle
I took one final deep breath and then, it's time to run…
"GO!"
And then, Lakitu blew the whistle and I took off with blazing speed. It is the final race for me as I ran 400m.
When I got to the finish line, Lakitu waved the checkered flag and said, "FINISH! That was amazing! You scored a 40.00 race time in the 400m! The fastest time in the third race. Now, you're ready for the race!"
"Thanks, Lakitu" I said with a smile.
"Anytime, buddy. Say, do you need some water before you head on back for the real race?" Lakitu asked me.
"Yeah!" I replied as I get a bottle of water. It was a fantastic race for me.