Sir Run-A-Lot

It's Marathon Day at my son's school today. Although the wind has died down (after another even worse windy night!), now the heat has set it. It's expected to reach 34C today - ie.e hot, for those of you on the Farenheight scale.

As the kids started off, a low-flying helicopter passed - the fire-fighting one armed with bucket, and accompanied by the fire-spotting plane. They're on their way to a blaze that's been going for days now near here. The heat and the wind have not helped matters.

The lower grades get to run to the college gate and back (about a kilometre), while the higher grades do a 5km circuit. Last year my son ended way near the back. This year he did a bit better, but came in overheated and exhausted.

Many of the parents ran with their kids. One went by bicycle. Those of us who couldn't/wouldn't/didn't run were on hand to cheer.

Next up - a swimming gala next week! All timed to fit in before summer ends. IF summer ever ends....