Dulcie May Moreno reporting for Street Athletics Manchester finals 2008!
12:13 pm Friday, all the local contestants from the folkestone, Hawkinge, Dover and Hythe  area climbed onto the coach in Lidlys car park in Hawkinge to begin the long journey to Manchester, Lidls gave us goodie bags with water sweeties bannanas and apples museli bars ect. And we all began our journey, a few pit stops an the way but we reached the Hostel we were staying at at around 8:30.
Saturday morning, Wilbert the organiser of the event and the other staff took the kids to a massive sports arena in central Manchester at about 10:00 am after an early start and breakfast at 9.
After that we went to the race track in the beautiful central location of Manchester City Centre, trees and grand buildings, a waterfall and the sun was out. The people were also out, long travelled but raring to go, excitement fillled the air and was encouraged by the fantastic sound system and brilliant D.J.
The Kombat Breakers were amazing, so flexible and well rehearsed, really proffesional dancers with attitude. Also the La La Kid performed his song and was interviewed by Darren and sang a touching version of his song about not having a father.Linford and Darren spoke about the event, introduced each other and said their thankyous to everyone involved who helped make this fantastic event possible.
The Media tents were on one side of the screen at the end of the racecourse and whilst we uploaded some film and photos we could watch as see who was winning the races.
The crowd made an enormous noise applauding the competitors and everyone looked like they were really enjoying themselves.

Today we have been at Manchetser, Albert Square for the National Street athletics Final.
There was a wicked turnout and lots of people enjoyed it as even though the six hour long treck here took forever and a day by the end i felt the worth!

It was a hot day which in England is a blessing in itself and the crowd was at the loudest out of any street athletic event’s i have been to.

Performances on stage were at a peek aswell as Performances on the track!

!!!CONGRATULATIONS!!!

To all those who took part and an even bigger applause to those who won their races.

!!!GOOD LUCK!!

To all my peeps who are going to the MAIN FINAL and to those who didnt qualify dont give up!!!

Next time is your time!!!

HERE WE COME FINALS…

Lockin out

(Amber and Maya)

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We enjoyed the day in Manchester - we thought it was a good turn out, we learned a lot, and its been a very good experience for us both. It’s been a nice day to be in Manchester, but it’s been very difficult to talk because of the noise!

Today we have been at the London finals at the Jubilee Gardens, South Bank.
There was a very bad turn out for the Street Athletics Media Crew as they were meant to be six of us but there was only us, but the show must go on and it did!

All the qualified runners from the previous races had come along to compete for a place in Manchester. Unfortunately I didn’t qualify for Manchester but got through to the semi-final. The races were really fast and everyone tried their very best. The weather really didn’t help as it was pouring down with rain and the track was really wet, so lots of falling
occured, but most got up to finish the race in one piece.

The entertainment was at its best with the Kombat breakers doing their fabulous performances, Lemar and Heather Smalls singing in the best of keys and the wonderful 400metre gold medalist at the Beijing olimpics, Christine Ohuruogu was also in attendance.

The talent competition was really good  as there was a kid dancing as good as Michael Jackson, a singer who was really good, who gave a true  message of peace, two dancing groups giving it all they had.

Well done to all the street athletics competitors and a standing ovation to those who got through.

With the back drop of the London eye, we say goodbye, peaceout hope to see you in Manchester and holla back if you like what you see! Please leave a comment!!

Peace!
Maya and Amber Wright!
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