Chicken Run: The Obstacle Course Race.

Written by Mehak Saleem.
Edited by Shehroze Shaikh.


"On the 30th of September, the A-Level Section hosted their first Obstacle Course Race, which was organized by The Gym Society. The event may not have been in the spotlight but it some how proved to be the most entertaining and successful event so far this year. 16 teams took part in the Obstacle Course, each with a total of six members. The event not only provided the participants with a platform to exhibit their athletic skills but also to show team work. Our utmost gratitude to the organizers, as this event provided us with an opportunity to utilize our strengths and weaknesses."

^Now that is how a REAL reporter would have given you details on the event, right? *yawns*
Luckily for you all, the PAF Chapter Blog provides you with the most amazing events in the manner most appropriate to your taste ( If you know what I mean).

The Obstacle Course was a huge success, no doubt. As mentioned above by my boring side *yawns again*, a total of 16 teams participated. Some were serious about the Race, 'heart racing-adrenaline pumping-battle ready' serious. And then those who were just in for it for the fun or the other possible reasons that may have involved the letter "B". (I meant Bunk. You little pervert, I like the way you think).

Caught Bunking. She had been warned.

As we got through with the assembly, I witnessed participants changing into their tracks (Don't get any bright ideas, people.) wearing t-shirts and jerseys, sticking to their group of 6 and trying to look as united as they possibly could. 

Unity. Well they're sitting together so, this counts. Right?

Around 9 o'clock, the announcements for the event began with the commentators, our very own 'Bang Bang Mr. No-Headboy', Sabeeh Mohiuddin, and his sidekick, his Robin, his Watson, Arbaz Liaquat. These two gave a whole new dimension to the world of commentary (As if three dimensions weren't hard enough *sigh*). As the first team came up, these two fired up all their vocals and kept the audience glued to the event. Just like these two BFFs are glued to each other. Oh, the bromance. Geo Super, take note. We have better commentators than you *points and laughs*.

The Race seemed interesting with all the fancy obstacles. However, it did prove to be quite tricky and difficult for some participants to go through them all in the shortest possible time. For instance, the beam balance made alot of participants taste dirt (or rocks whatever seems appropriate). The benches kept tipping over and in the end it took an amazing idea from an anonymous source to solve that problem. Behold, the mighty TAPE. Yes, the multicolored adhesive strip from heaven that is the solution to every problem. We Pakistanis have a jugaar for everything, don't we? They made it for open wires. We tape it on tennis balls, bats and now benches. Long live jugaar, Long Live Pakistan.

The names of the teams proved to be quite amusing, and cute in the case of Deputy Head Bhai Rasool Naseer's Super Bunnies *awwwww*. Whatever happened to the classy thinking that inspired the Ace of Spades as his Intikhaabi Nishaan. Other names included Team Random (talk about lazy thinkers!), Team X ( I presume Professor Utonium accidentally added Habib to the concoction), Khan Supporters and Team Fauji. But the top of the lot was a team named W-11. Now that's one hell of a name. Though what I don't understand is the inspiration behind the name. Could it be that they were menacingly fast, like a W-11 bus? Or that they smelled like a W11 bus *vomits*. This reminds me of this amazing poem I read a few years ago, titled 'W-11 kay conductor ki Pyar Bhari Ghazal'.

Amazing, isn't it? Who wouldn't name their team W-11 after reading this?

Each team contained at least one very fast athletic member. For instance, Danish Baig, like a one eyed man in a blind group, stormed through the obstacle race in the shortest possible time. He left the crowd hooting with a three pointer at the Basketball court to top it off. I'm sure Danish Baig will be known by everyone now. Congratulations Danish.

Reporter's Blues: Tareef kisi ki Tasveer kisi ki. Sorry Danish, couldn't find your picture.

The most difficult part of this obstacle course seemed to be 'The Tyre'. *chills* Still not sure whether it was borrowed from the school bus or a tractor or was it imported straight from hell, but it did give the girls the fright. Like Hida Hasan gave it her all to lift the ring of rubber from hell. She failed but did not give up. Similar was our little packet of surprise, Rimsha Shakir, who made sure she can flip the tyre, doesn't matter if it was her fourth attempt. So hats-off to both these women! 

"Its taking me higher, higher, higher off the ground."-Rimsha Shakir

Super Bunnies approached the starting line, and the commentators didn't take time to bring our Deputy Head Bhai Rasool Naseer into attention, and Sabeeh made it quite clear that it was the only team consisting of four men (Bhai is beyond the Rules, Sabeeh). As Mehak Saleem (that is, myself) completed her 3 sit ups, she lifted the tyre in one go with anger. (Why? I don't even know). Surprise of the day? Shahmeer Zaheer, captain of the boys' Basketball team, missed a basket which was a huge setback. Now his spot will be taken by Sabeeh Mohiuddin, the Football player, who was seen in a rare serious mood as his turn came. Yes Boys and Girls, our No-Headboy banged the board and scored a beautiful 3 pointer to leave Shahmeer in shame. Football stands victorious in the end.

Now for the results *drumroll*. Team W11...did not win. *Awwwww* Now we know the inspiration wasn't the speed, but the smell. *vomits again*. Team Fauji stood at the top after a tie breaker with Khan Supporters, in which Jahanzaib Khan beat Huzaifa Ali by merely 3 seconds (Khair Hogayi, Huzaifa). Congratulations Team Fauji. Treat, please?

The weather and the atmosphere was perfect for the event and ofcourse the great effort by the teachers and volunteers (including Mehak Saleem, that is, myself) made this a huge success! Being Vice President of the Gym society I was overwhelmed by the response and appreciation by the students. Surely those who missed the event did regret! (She's right. I know I did. *Editor here* ). What I noticed was that not only the participants, but the onlookers enjoyed themselves as well, by supporting their friends and making the atmosphere more electric with the hoots and grunts. Later, commentators like Rasool and Habib made sure, with their witty commentary that everyone had a good time in the end and did not leave unsatisfied. I believe everyone was a winner because the whole section gathered together for only one purpose and that was to enjoy themselves. Be it the participants, running around like chickens in peril, or the spectators, watching this Chicken Run of an Obstacle Course Race (Your Move, PAFMUN?)

Here are a few pictures that couldn't be left out.

See? Told you.

She cant sing, she can't dance, but who cares, she walks like Rihanna.