Day 1 Writing Homework
Prompt:
Write a radio program transcript that explores the remarkable journey of a marathon runner who conquered the Sahara Desert. Include segments discussing preparation, challenges faced, memorable moments, mental strength, the experience of crossing the finish line, and a message of inspiration for aspiring adventurers. Use this prompt to create a detailed and engaging radio program transcript based on the provided outline and exemplars. 500 WORDS
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Host: Hello everybody welcome to Sunday Morning Breakfast! We have an absolute legend with us today, her name is Ruby, and she is a marathon runner that has overall done over 15 marathons in the past 4 years! She has also been accepted into the 2028 Olympics!
Ruby (Marathon Runner) : Good morning everyone!
Host: Today she is going to be sharing with us her story of conquering the Sahara Desert. First up I wanted to know, what did you do to prepare for your stellar moment?
Ruby: It took a very long time getting accustomed to running on the sand, I constantly had blisters, and I had to do all this while in 40-degree weather.
Host: Wow that sounds treacherous.
Ruby: But nothing compared to the games my mind played on through already hard enough experiences.
Host: Well, that leads me to my next question, how did you cope with all the mind games?
Ruby: I just constantly reminded myself that the moment I got out of that heat my bed is my home. It was quite nice to feel so insignificant in the vast sands of the Sahara. There were snakes, lizards, rats, and me, all together.
Host: That sounds beautiful! I wish I could experience that myself, actually I change my mind.
Ruby: It does help that I want to get out of the weather so bad that I end up going faster!
Host: Interesting… well, when you did eventually finish what was your reaction?
Ruby: I had a lot of mixed feelings by the end of it but to be fair my brain was screaming sleep, my body was screaming sleep, so I guess sleep!
Host: Once you were finished, your marathon what vehicle lead you home?
Ruby: Before I answer that question, I would like to give a huge shoutout to the thousands of people who supported me on my journey and a huge thanks to Michael and his family for donating five thousand dollars to help me achieve my dream!
Sound effects: (clapping noises)
Ruby: Ok, lets get back to subject, thanks to my supporters I was able to arrange a helicopter to pick me up and fly me back to America.
Host: I wish I had supporters like that. Nah just kidding. If you were to give me an overall summary of this special moment, what would you say?
Ruby: I don’t think words can describe the feelings I felt while doing this marathon but if had to I would say, Interesting, gruelling, and world class.
Host: Ill make sure to keep that in mind. Thank you so much for being with us today and thanks everybody for listening in this is Sunday Morning Breakfast and well see you next week!
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The Sahara Marathon
*Intro music*
Host: Greetings people from worldwide. Today we have an 18 year old girl named Josie here, being interviewed for the marathon through the Sahara Desert. Much like most other runners, Josie has adapted to the heat of the competition. Now Josie, would you gladly tell us your preparations for the marathon?
Josie: (Gives a tight smile and waves briefly) Thank you Sarah and hello everyone! Well, I trained for months with a mentor to pull through the humidity and pain for any upcoming marathon. (Pauses) When I signed up for a marathon in the Sahara Desert, my mentor decided I had to train on a nearby beach. I had daily running in sand exercises on the hot beach.
Host: I’m sure those exercises made a big impact seeing the amount of people who pulled off. (Laugh warmly) I suppose that might warn runners for future marathons. I’m also sure many people are interested in what it was like running in the humidity of the desert.
Josie: Running in the Sahara Desert was exactly like running on the beach! Except, three times hotter, three times dryer and three times sandier. Despite the humidity, I pulled through the competition bravely.
Host: It must have been harsh knowing the pressure you were under. But apart from the race, here’s what I’d like to know. What was it like crossing that finish line? Must have been very relieving right?
Josie: Yes Sarah, extremely relieving to know I can have a nice cold shower. (Host giggles while Josie continues) Passing the finish line was completing one of my greatest milestones. The crowd cheering for me helped me understand that. I was so proud of myself, it was like flying into clouds!
Host: Ah, yes. I understand that feeling. Very complete I’d say. Now, do you think this would be a great story in the pages of history? Or do you think there are better milestones than crossing the line?
Josie: I believe anything, important or not, that happens would count as history. Like they say, yesterday was history, tomorrow is mystery, today is a gift.
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Radio Program Transcript: “Endurance Beyond Limits: The Sahara Marathon”
Host (Sarah):Good evening, and welcome to Endurance Beyond Limits, the show that highlights extraordinary stories of human perseverance. Tonight, we dive into the incredible journey of marathon runner Claire Martin, who conquered the unforgiving Sahara Desert. Claire, welcome to the show!
Claire:Thanks for having me, Sarah! It’s a pleasure to be here.
Host (Sarah):Claire, running a marathon in the Sahara is no small feat. What inspired you to take on such an extreme challenge?
Claire:I’ve always been drawn to pushing my limits, and the Sahara was the ultimate test. It’s a place where nature shows no mercy, and I wanted to see if I could face it head on physically and mentally.
Host (Sarah):That’s incredible. Let’s talk about preparation. How did you get ready for such a brutal environment?
Claire:The key was heat training. I ran in the hottest parts of the day, used heat chambers, and focused on staying hydrated. Mentally, I prepared through meditation and visualization to handle the inevitable tough moments during the race.
Host (Sarah):What was the toughest part of the race for you?
Claire:The heat was brutal. On the third day, it hit 65 degrees, and I could barely see through the sand. My muscles were cramping, and my body felt like it was shutting down. But I kept telling myself, “Just one step at a time.”
[Sound effect: Crowd cheering, light applause.]
Host (Sarah):And then you crossed that finish line. What did that moment feel like?
Claire:It was overwhelming. All the pain, the exhaustion—it all faded away in that moment. It wasn’t just about finishing the race, but about proving to myself that I could overcome something that seemed impossible.
Host (Sarah):Claire, your journey is truly inspiring. What advice would you give to someone looking to take on their own big challenge?
Claire:Don’t fear the struggle. When it gets tough, that’s where growth happens. Keep moving forward, no matter how small the steps. The journey is the reward.
Host (Sarah):Thank you, Claire, for sharing your powerful story. To our listeners, remember: the toughest challenges often bring out the best in us.
Thank you for tuning in to Endurance Beyond Limits. Until next time, keep pushing forward.
End of Show.
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The Sahara Desert
Host: Welcome Welcome Everybody, Welcome to the Tuesday Morning Show, were our star runner, Mark. He is one of the most successful runners in the whole Africa! This is why I let him join our show.
Mark: Oh thank you for inviting me here today
Host: No worries. Ok so Mark how did you cope with this scorching weather?
Mark: Oh it took pretty long, first I had to do lots of running in about 40-50 degrees. At first I literally thought it was impossible but then I kept on working and practicing until I barley puffed after doin 100 metre sprints.
Host: That sounds treacherous, I believe only the best runners could keep going.
Mark: Do you want me to tell you about what happened at the last 50 metres?
Host: Oh yes please, when you’re ready.
Mark: Ok, so when I thought about sprinting the last 50 metres something struck me. It was like a Blue Bottle Fish had stung me. The moment I looked down I saw blood and blood and more blood.
Host: Uhhhh this is sure getting terrifiying
Mark: Ok so back on the topic, when I looked down people started passing me like I was a snail. Then, I heard the judges disqualify someone. Then the judges said we had to rematch in a week because one person splashes fake blood on me purposly to make me look down.
Host: Then what about the thing that hurt you?
Mark: Oh I stepped on a pile of small thorns, and the guy threw it.
Host: I hope you are alright and I heard that you demolished the races bye breaking the world record!
Mark: Oh yeah, at that match at the start I started getting my confidence back.
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The Sahara Desert
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The Sahara Marathon, a story of Endurance – Interviewing World Record Smasher Gout Gout!
Host: Good evening fellow listeners, and welcome to the Prodigious Individuals Program. It is your host Bob Ross and today, we are delving into the epitome of human struggles, a story written with resilience, adversity and diligence. Welcome on stage, Gout Gout
Gout Gout: Thank you Bob, It is a pleasure to be here before you today!
Host: So, what made you run a marathon on the unforgiving Sahara desert?
Gout Gout: Well, It may seem unusual, but ever since I was into track and field, My goal was to be the world’s first person to run a marathon, in inhumane conditions, and that was exactly what the Sahara brought to the table.
Host: So knowing you would be running a marathon in such merciless conditions, how did you prepare yourself for the big event
Gout Gout: Yeah, so my personal experience could be renamed as a testimony of controlling your emotions and keeping them in place. First, confusion struck. Why am I doing this? Came and left my mind multiple times, as if it were a pricked needle poking my head again and again, and again. Ennui and laziness too, once declared war on my sophisticated labyrinthine system. “I am bored” and “Do I really have to do this” were questions that tore my core.
Host: So when you were there, did you have any memorable experiences or difficulties?
Guy:Well, i do remember having to faint because of a king cobra and once I regained my consciousness, I was at some person’s camp and they were like, “Here is a joke to cheer you up”, and I said, with anger boiling inside me,“I don’t need no joke, just give me some antidote and i’ll be fine!”
*Crowd laughing
Guy:And the poor guy had to take me to the hospital, while battling with tears. And another time I had to practically leap for like 4 meters because the entire place was infested with snakes, cacti and animal carcasses.
Host:Yeah, that would’ve been tense. We’ve talked about emotions before crossing the finish line, but after doing so?
Guy: I was overwhelmed with emotions, some positive, some negative. I recall the analogy of when you shed tears after accomplishing something time taking, some are out of happiness, but most of them are from longing to the short adaptation of your life, and i totally agree with this statement. My initial reaction was relief and happiness, but as my feelings surfaced, a sense of nostalgia creeped in
Host: So what is your advice for upcoming olympians and athletes with goals like yours?
Guy:Practice is key, Hard Work is greater than talent, and Preparation is more important than the task itself
Host: Well that is all for today’s episode, come back to see more
The Sahara Marathon, a story of Endurance – Interviewing World Record Smasher Gout Gout
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