Friendship-filled Relay Race 🏃‍➡️

On January 26th, three teams from Howdy Nara School, totaling 12 participants, took part in a relay race hosted by Misato Town.
Seniors who had participated last year shared their knowledge of the course and baton exchange with the first-time participants, warming up together as they eagerly awaited the start
Although many of the students had been athletes back in their home countries, after coming to Japan, they were busy with studies and part-time jobs, and some were uncertain if they would be able to run. 😅
However, they encouraged each other, and in the end, everyone managed to finish the race.
Afterward, there were moments where friends supported each other, patting each other on the back saying, “Great job, well done, drink some water,” and some students even came specifically to cheer them on. The strong bonds of friendship among them were evident throughout the event.
Studying in the wonderful town of Misato and interacting with the local community filled us with gratitude, reminding us how fortunate we are. We all talked about how we want to run again next year as we made our way home. ☺️