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PE and Health Class - Friday - First Period 1/14

While some of the students might not find themselves exactly thrilled to find themselves on a simulated track-and-field course for this week's class, they should all take comfort in the fact that Gladio wasn't their only teacher for this course, because if he was, there was a good chance they'd be doing today's lesson outside. As it was, though, it had been generally advised that maybe running around outdoors in winter sort of flew in the face of the "health" portion of the class, and Gladio really couldn't complain too much, because there'd still be running.

"Alright, everyone," he started, "we're gonna take some time to stretch out before we get started today, because, believe me, you're going to want to be warmed up for this one! Today's all about running!"

"And since we have a small class this time around," Dwight said as he jumped in. "We are going to set things up a little different than most PE health classes would. There will be two different courses set up for you to tackle today. First is Sprints and then we have a One Mile Run.

"We're not going to worry about performance here" Gladio added, lifting a hand as if to placate any protests--he was, after all, used to protests whenever the word run was involved.. "This is more about just the act of running, getting comfortable with it, knowing how to pace yourself, and how your body responds. No one's getting medals or ribbons for finishing first here…but you might get a chance to pat yourself on the back."

Yes, both instructors have a feeling some of their students might be horrified, absolutely horrified at this, while others would be fairly relieved to hear this. That was just the range you got with a class as….ecclectic as this one.

"So, let's get started then shall we?" Dwight said as they kicked off the class lecture for the day.

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With gratitude for being inside today!

Josephine Jones

Guillermo de la Cruz

Kurt Wagner

Troy Barnes

"Ok." Dwight started the lecture with a clap of his hands. "Running is a simple and innate response that is an instinctual part of being alive. That doesn't mean there aren't things we can do to get better at it."

And following was a basic rundown (pun totally intended) about sprint running and a similar run down of long distance running.
Gladio also offered some additional instruction and insight on the basics of technique and basic health benefits.

Both teachers are here to answer any questions running through your minds.
(Sorry I have no shame)

"This one is simple" Gladio explained as Dwight stood nearby. "The course is set up with a straight track at about 600 meters for the sprinting run. Run down to the end for your first laps, then back up for your second and see how you do. Remember, while we're aiming for speed in this one, all we really want is for you to give your best and see what it feels like to push yourself a little. As long as you're trying, you're golden, but if I feel like you're dragging your heels, you're gonna hear about it from me, got it? Feel free to share your thoughts with the class when you are done…"

He broke out into a grin. "Even if those thoughts involve never wanting to run again."

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Jo’s struggles started very early on and she was lucky to complete the first lap, let alone start a second. She was finding that wearing a long skirt was not helpful at all for running and she kept stumbling so that even by the time she completed the end of the first lap, she was barely standing up right and was bright red and gasping for breath.

"Jo," said Gladio, once she was done and he realized she really was going to do this in that skirt, "you know there are uniforms if you don't have more appropriate clothes for gym class, right?"

They weren't cute. But they had to still be better than a long skirt.

Although props to her for still trying in that, anyway, he supposed?

Jo looked really uncomfortable at that suggestion , even more so than she already felt, “I ..” she stared up at Gladio, turning even redder “I …I can’t,” she stammered, since the idea of wearing anything that might be revealing horrified her, “it…it wouldn’t be proper Mr. Amicitia,”

Gladio just sort of look at Jo for a moment, feeling pretty sure the only improper thing about this was that he'd just watched a kid try to run sprints in a long skirt.

But...he did have a kid sister about Jo's age, so he could definitely sympathize a little with the plight of being the only girl in this class and the awkwardness that it might cause.

"What if," he proposed, "I were to find for you a nice tracksuit, or something? Think that would be a good compromise?"

He might even be able to get her a nice, comfortable Crownsguard issue one. Hell, he probably spent at least half his own teenage years in one of those.

“I…” Jo hesitated, since she knew she was really over dressed for PE but at the same time…“I’ve..,I’ve never worn pants before,” she confessed, her eyes wide at the idea.

She at least hadn’t refused the offer though.

Gladio was just going to need a moment after that nugget of info, but, at the same time...it's not like he'd ever worn a skirt before, so...

"Just give it a try," he suggested. "Trust me. It's gonna change your life."

And it would give him less anxiety about just when she inevitably wound up tripping over those skirts of hers and faceplanted right into the ground at the most inopportune moment.

Jo eventually nodded…if it was just for PE, she supposed she could manage to wear the track pants, “you..you won’t tell my mother will you?” she stammered, “she will be most terribly upset if she learnt I was wearing pants,”

Edited 2022-01-14 21:11 (UTC)

Guillermo started to run and got about half way in his first lap before he stumbled and tripped over his feet and face planted on the ground.

He had no idea that he was going to be doing this a lot today.

Don't mind Guillermo or maybe do since he was definitely dragging his heels on getting back up again.

Kurt was a pretty decent runner in normal situations so this wasn't much of an issue for him. In fact, the hardest part for him was resisting the normal temptation to port a little as he ran. He knew that would be cheating and so he was doing his best to not accidently fall into that hold habit.

As he was approaching the end of the first lap when he heard a commotion behind him. Turning around and glancing over his shoulder he came to a stop when he saw Guillermo flat on the ground. Without a moment's hesitation, Kurt ported over to his friend.

"Are you ok, Guillermo?" he asked as he crouched down and helped his fiend get to his feet again.

“Yeah, only thing damaged is my pride,” he admitted as Kurt helped him up. He pushed his glasses back up his nose, “hey thanks,” he added, turning a bit red at the fuss.

"Hey no worries" Kurt said trying to sound nonchalant so Guillermo didn't feel any more embarrassed or fussed over.

"How about we do a sprint back together once we walk back down to the end here?" Kurt offered with a slight smile. "No competing, no seeing whose the fastest, just a nice easy run back up to the teachers?"

Guillermo nodded, taking a moment to catch his breath, "I think I'd be able to try that," he said, at least he hoped he did because he wasn't sure he could handle tripping over again.

He had no idea what was in store for drama.

"And for this one, the track is set to a standard mile-long lap," Dwight explained, motioning to the track that was just behind him as Gladio stood on the sidelines for this one. "One lap around the track, however fast or slow you want to take it. The point here is to run and understand how to pace yourself and handle a long run."

Dwight gave an encouraging nod to the class. "Remember it's more about the experience than whether you come in first place or last. Just give it your best! And feel free to share your thoughts with the class when you are done, of course."

Edited 2022-01-14 11:25 (UTC)

Jo took forever to complete the track and by the time she finally reached the end, she had definitely sprawled out on the ground, trying to remember what breathing was like.

She was clearly not meant for running.

Well the plus side was that Guillermo didn't trip over his own feet this time but it did take him quite a long time to finish the lap.

"Ow," he moaned as he doubled over, panting and groaning when he was finished. He was not a fun of running at all.

Kurt had kept pace with Guillermo for the lap and encouraged him along as they made their way around the track. When they finished the run Kurt went over to the cooler set up on the side of the track and ported over with a bottle of water for them both.

"You did good!" he said encouragingly as he handed Guillermo his water.

Guillermo was very grateful that Kurt had stayed with him for the moral support, since he was used to finishing well after everyone else had and enduring the other kids laughter and cruel taunts, “thank you,” he said shyly in between the gasping for breath, both for the water and the encouragement, “you …um…” he started to say and then realised he didn’t know what he wanted to say, “thank you,” he said again.

"No worries. Not everyone is good at running" Kurt said with a nod. "I am sure there's probably going to be something here that you are better at than me."

They are here and have probably done some of the runs alongside the class to offer encouragement and moral support as well!

Well, Gladio wasn't so sure about moral support, but he would at least be way easier on the kids than he was with the other chocobros!

OMG can this year just not? We are only halfway through the first month and I already just want to hide away from the world!

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