Crossing the Line in Seattle

At the Seattle Autumn Marathon finish line, reporter Jeff is talking to two exhausted but happy runners, Amy and Lily.

Crossing the Line in Seattle

True or false?

Jeff is reporting from the finish line of a marathon in Seattle.

• True
• False

Amy had been training for the marathon for six weeks.

• True
• False

Lily hit the wall hard around mile twenty.

• True
• False

Lily finished the race faster than Amy.

• True
• False

Lily had a local bakery sponsor her charity run.

• True
• False

Listen again and complete the sentences

• Amy: Honestly, Jeff, my legs are completely dead. I ____ hard around mile twenty. I'm just glad I didn't drop out of the race when my left calf started cramping up.
• Jeff: And you were wearing your lucky ____ , right? I heard you've been training for this specific event for ages.
• Amy: That's right! I've been training for a full year. I followed a strict training plan, bought new ____ every week, and even joined a local running club in Capitol Hill.
• Lily: I did, Jeff! My friends came to cheer me on, and a local bakery decided to ____ my charity run for the animal shelter.
• Jeff: That's fantastic. How long was your preparation process, Lily? Were you part of Amy's ____ too?

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