The Challenge

The ultimate challenge for middle distance runners: to win the Olympic Gold against the world's top athletes *and* to break the world record in three events - 400m, 800, and 1500m.

Run For Gold allows you to train two runners for this task: both a 400m runner and a 800m/1500m runner. There are four major championship finals: first Crystal Palace, then the European Championships, thirdly the World Championships and finally the Olympics. Your runners will have to race in local meets in order to gain entry to each of these finals.

But there are forty other runners who share your dream of Olympic Gold. Each runner uses individual, realistic tactics. And, as you improve, so they will improve and the harder it will become to qualify for major championships. As you strive for the world record, so they will also strive for the same goal. The race for gold is on.

Game Options

Run For Gold Level 1: You control your runner's pace. The computer will keep your runner in his lane but you will have to steer him into another lane.
Run For Gold Level 2: You control your runner's pace and you have full control over his steering. Steering the runner is tricky so it is recommended that you start on level 1.
Demonstration: The computer controls your runner by way of demonstration.

Specifying Your Runners

The next screen allows you to specify your runners. If you are using the program for the first time or if you want to use two new runners, choose 'Name two new runners'. If you want to use runners previously saved on cassette, choose 'Load runners from tape'.

Loading Runners From Tape

Replace the program cassette with the cassette that contains your previously saved runners and rewind. Press PLAY on your recorder and RETURN to start loading. Press RUN to abort loading.

Naming Two New Runners

Type in a name for the runner to compete in the 400m event and press RETURN.

Then type in a name for the 800m and 1500m runner and press RETURN. To correct mistakes press DEL.

Choosing An Event

Press SPACE to highlight the event.
When the event you require is highlighted, press RETURN.

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SHIFT-RUN/STOP