After volunteering to help at the Crystal Palace Race last Saturday, we all found it more fun than expected. Before helping, I (Annabel) thought 'I'm not very good at motivating younger people'. However, my opinion quickly changed.

Personally, I (Miranda) found it hard to think of ways to keep the children running. I couldn't keep repeating 'keep going' or 'well done, you're at the end', but honestly, I think I did! By watching the races and seeing all of the exhausted faces, you automatically know what to say. You congratulate them, talk to them and take their minds off being tired. When the day was over, I found it all fun and glad I could help.

At the end of the day, I (Lorna) found it productive because I was always busy. Permanently, I was either making sure the correct schools arrive or encouraging children to achieve the best they can do in sport.

- Annabel, Miranda and Lorna

Langley Park Girls' Sport Leaders