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littlemanpoet · 09-09-2008, 09:31 AM

I'm caretake this one since it hasn't been claimed.

Foot Race Erbrand, Garmund, Cnebba, Eodwine, Osmund, Degas, Matrim--> ELEMPI

This is going to be broken down between men and boys, or else if others think it advisable, to give the boys a head start. I'm torn, with only two boys. Would Javan be willing to join?

I'm going to break this up into a couple of different distance races: (1) a short sprint, and one furlong (1/8 of a mile, not exactly a sprint, and not exactly long distance; it's sort of in between like the Olympic 800 meter race).

The short one will be first.

I'll roll up this race in 50 foot segments and give various runners plusses and minuses based on your descriptions of your characters.

Here's an example:

Eodwine is average height by Eorling standards: 6' 2" or so. His legs aren't long or short and he's fit for his age. His legs are, however, naturally muscular and he can put on a burst of speed - he's a better sprinter than long distance runner. So for the short race I would put him at +5, and for the furlong race I would put him at -5.

Pleaes quote this post and add your character's foot racing description.

09-09-2008, 09:31 AM	#863
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	Foot race I'm caretake this one since it hasn't been claimed. Foot Race Erbrand, Garmund, Cnebba, Eodwine, Osmund, Degas, Matrim--> ELEMPI This is going to be broken down between men and boys, or else if others think it advisable, to give the boys a head start. I'm torn, with only two boys. Would Javan be willing to join? I'm going to break this up into a couple of different distance races: (1) a short sprint, and one furlong (1/8 of a mile, not exactly a sprint, and not exactly long distance; it's sort of in between like the Olympic 800 meter race). The short one will be first. I'll roll up this race in 50 foot segments and give various runners plusses and minuses based on your descriptions of your characters. Here's an example: Eodwine is average height by Eorling standards: 6' 2" or so. His legs aren't long or short and he's fit for his age. His legs are, however, naturally muscular and he can put on a burst of speed - he's a better sprinter than long distance runner. So for the short race I would put him at +5, and for the furlong race I would put him at -5. Pleaes quote this post and add your character's foot racing description.