Hours had passed since the Sprint event, and as we welcomed Green Eye into our reporting booth, they noted that their heart had been racing since the starting gate lifted for their record-breaking heat.
“No, don’t worry about me…”
A medical official was passing by in the hallway as Green Eye rolled into the suite, so we hastily called out to them to do a quick wellness check. Recording their pulse after a minute, the medic chucked and nodded to Green Eye.
“Congrats. You’re good.”
Green Eye sighed. “This happened last year, too. Ever since I could contend for the record…but the adrenaline rush pays off. – I just wish I could bring home a medal for it.”
“Ease up on the adrenaline,” the medic advised. “Clear your mind in the final.”
When we met with Rapidly later in the evening, they had forgotten about the provisional record they had set.
“Oh yeah…I forgot about that! Honestly, racking up records isn’t something I stress about. Playing the long game is how I’m successful. I’ve never competed in the event, but it’s like Hurdles. The event doesn’t stop once you pass the hurdle of qualifying or getting through a heat,” explained Rapidly. “There’s a straightaway where you have to best position yourself for the next jump.”
Razzy and Yellow, both Fruit Circuit veterans, opted to do their interviews together. “I’ll let Yellow do most of the talking,” suggested Razzy. “There’s no sprinter quite like them!”
Having earned their third gold in the Sprint, Yellow shrugged. “It wouldn’t feel as good to get back to my best if I didn’t have competition like you. You earned that silver; Rapidly their bronze; Green Eye their record,” insisted Yellow. “I didn’t win any heat or semi, only the final.”
Razzy didn’t know what to say. “How are you this calm?” they asked, having taken a moment to sip their Nondescript Yellow Soda.
“It’s easy. Just keep calm, keep it mellow, and keep on rolling,” said Yellow, winking.
Credits
- Writer: Stynth
- Graphic Designer: Jelle’s Marble Runs
- Reference: Marble Race: ML22 E8: 5m Sprint | Jelle’s Marble Runs
- Release: 22/11/2022
Project Marblearth 