Which of the following items correctly uses a consistent verb tense?

Question

A.
I ran down the street, and I arrived just in time.
B.
I ran down the street, and I arrive just in time.
C.
I run down the street, and I arrived just in time.
D.
I will run down the street, and I arrive just in time.

Answer 1

A. I ran down the street, and I arrived just in time.

This option correctly uses a consistent past tense throughout the sentence.