Episode 4 – “The Longest Race”

Episode 4 – “The Longest Race”

Opening Scene – A New Challenge

The Interhouse Sports Festival is coming to an end, but one final event remains: the 1500m race.

Jayden, still sore from the 800m race, is sitting on the field, drinking water when Mr. Balogun walks up to him.

Mr. Balogun (arms crossed): "Jayden, are you ready for the real test?"

Jayden (tired but curious): "Sir, what do you mean?"

Mr. Balogun: "1500m. You’re running it."

Jayden (shocked): "Me?! Again?!"

From the side, Tobi laughs.

Tobi: "Omo, Jayden, you never rest? Dem wan finish you!"

Jayden hesitates. He’s never run 1500m before.

Jayden (thinking): "That’s three laps more than 800m…"

But then he remembers: he placed third in the 100m, 200m, and 800m. This is his last chance to win gold.

Jayden takes a deep breath and nods.

Jayden: "Okay, sir. I’ll do it."

Mr. Balogun (smiling): "Good. Now, let me tell you how to run it."

The 1500m Lineup

Unlike the 800m race, this one has only one runner per house.

Red House: David Okeke

Blue House: Jayden Thompson

Green House: Abdul Malik

Yellow House: Chris Ofor

As they step onto the track, Jayden notices:

David (Red House) is tall and muscular—built for endurance.

Abdul (Green House) is shorter but looks quick and focused.

Chris (Yellow House) has long legs and looks confident.

Pre-Race Moments

Tobi (grinning): "Jayden, remember: if you faint, na ambulance go carry you."

Jayden (laughing): "Omo, shut up."

Senior Dapo (serious): "Jayden, listen to me. This is not a sprint. Do not start fast. Conserve your energy and strike at the right moment."

Jayden nods. He has learned his lesson from the 800m race.

The announcer steps forward.

Announcer: "Next up—the 1500m race! This is a test of endurance! Runners, on your marks… Set… GO!"

Lap 1 – The Slow Start

David (Red House) starts fast, trying to take the lead immediately.

Chris (Yellow House) stays right behind him.

Jayden listens to Dapo’s advice and stays in third place, running at a steady pace.

Abdul (Green House) stays behind all of them, saving his energy.

Jayden (thinking): "I won’t make the same mistake again. I’ll wait."

Lap 2 – The Struggle Begins

David is still leading, but Chris is catching up.

Jayden stays relaxed in third place.

Abdul suddenly speeds up and overtakes Jayden!

Tobi (shouting from the sidelines): "Jayden, wake up o! Everybody don pass you!"

But Jayden ignores him.

Jayden (thinking): "I need to wait for the right time."

Lap 3 – The Game Plan

David starts slowing down—he wasted too much energy early.

Chris takes the lead!

Abdul stays in second place.

Jayden is still in fourth… but now he starts pushing forward.

Jayden (breathing hard): "It’s time."

He overtakes David, moving into third place.

Mr. Balogun (nodding): "Good… now let’s see if he has the heart to win."

Final Lap – The Sprint to Victory

Chris (Yellow House) is leading, but he looks tired.

Abdul (Green House) is still behind him, waiting to strike.

Jayden sees his chance and increases his speed.

As they reach the final 200 meters, Abdul overtakes Chris!

Tobi (screaming): "JAYDEN, GO NOW!!!"

Jayden explodes forward, overtaking Chris!

Now, it’s just him and Abdul.

Final 100 Meters – The Last Fight

Abdul and Jayden are side by side.

The crowd is screaming!

Jayden is running faster than he ever has before.

Jayden (thinking): "I have to win this. I have to!"

With one final push, Jayden overtakes Abdul just before the finish line.

Final Results:

🥇 Jayden (Blue House) – 1st Place! 🎉

🥈 Abdul (Green House) – 2nd Place!

🥉 Chris (Yellow House) – 3rd Place!

🏅 David (Red House) – 4th Place!

Post-Race – Victory At Last

As Jayden crosses the finish line, he collapses on the ground, completely exhausted.

Tobi and Senior Dapo run to him.

Tobi: "Jayden! Bro, are you still alive?"

Jayden (breathing hard, smiling): "I won?"

Dapo (grinning): "Yes, you did."

From the sidelines, Mr. Balogun smiles proudly.

Mr. Balogun (to himself): "This boy… he’s finally learning how to race."

As Jayden sits up, the camera zooms in on his exhausted but happy face.

Jayden (thinking): "I finally won. This is just the beginning."

Episode Ends.

Next Episode Preview:

Jayden’s win in the 1500m catches the attention of a coach from a top athletics club. He is invited to train with elite runners, but can he handle the pressure?

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