Edward was running as fast as he could. He could hear Jacob's footsteps close behind him. He tried to run faster, but it was no use. Within seconds, Jacob was by his side, and then ahead of him. A moment later both boys collapsed under the old oak tree in front of the school.What were Edward and Jacob doing?
a. They were racing each other.
b. They were playing tag.
c. They were running to catch a bus.
d. They were training for a race.

I know because the passage describes them running fast and trying to outpace each other, eventually collapsing under an old oak tree.