A hero’s journey is the steps of a process in which a hero is trying to accomplish a goal. However, the journey is about more than just completing their goal, they also find themselves and who they want to be. The hero encounters many obstacles throughout their journey that changes their view on the world and sometimes even their goal that they have worked so hard to strive for. In the book the Odyssey, the main character—Odysseus, went through his own hero’s journey. Along his journey home, he found himself fighting many different obstacles.…
run·ning ˈrəniNG/ noun the action or movement of a runner A single part of my life, and yet so significant. Something I never desired to participate in, and now a piece so vital to my entire existence. I began running after being encouraged by friends to join the middle school cross country team. I began as he slowest team member with no previous experience.…
Ever since I was in the 6th grade, I have always wanted to run. One of my best friends in middle school, Ty Gleason, was a year older than me, and I always saw his personal best times posted on his locker at school. This made me very eager to start cross country in the fall of my seventh grade year. From then on, I fell in love with the sport of running, and I was…
The thing about running is that you hate it until it’s over, at least for me that’s true. Personally, I like running, and it gives me a chance to get out and work towards something. All throughout high school, I’ve run track, and for two years I ran cross-country, both are great sports. The two years I ran cross-country made me wish I ran all four years. If you’re part of more than one sport, it’s natural to choose a favorite.…
“If you feel like there’s something out there that you’re supposed to be doing, if you have a passion for it, then stop wishing and just do it,” -Wanda Skyes That’s just what I did. After years of observing my two older brothers compete and train, I knew what I wanted to do. I knew there was something I was good at.…
Basketball became my favorite sport when my daddy first took me over my uncle house and watching my cousins play basketball against each other. At the age of 10 my dad bought me my first basketball goal, then my friends start coming over and play with me. I love basketball so much I started playing them for money. Playing for the school was my best time ever. Elementary to middle school I started point guard and shot my first game winning shot in the eighth grade.…
When I was a kid my favorite sport was basketball, mainly because my grandfather played basketball at Oklahoma State University (OSU) for the infamous Henry Iba. My grandfather and I loved watching basketball, no matter what the level of competition, we simply enjoyed spending time together and sharing that love for the game of basketball.…
Sports has always been a major benefactor in my life. From the time I was four till I was about twelve, I played softball. I soon lost the interest in that but I have four brothers so I’ve always been around football and basketball.…
I can finally start to see the finish line as the end of high school begins to approach. Running that track all four years taught me more than just how to pass a baton. Teamwork and support were key factors in shaping my personality. Time flies, almost as if yesterday I were a freshman; however, I now hold many more I redeeming qualities. I owe majority of my positive transformation to my track team.…
The idea to be athlete never interested me. I was couch potato that watched too many movies. Unfortunately, this led me to become overweight. That’s when I decided to try out for the only sports team in my middle school, basketball.…
My lifetime goal is to run in the Olympic for the US men’s national team. To achieve that goal I have joined my high school track team and a summer track team. I know that will not be enough to get me into the US men’s national team, that is why I am going to run track field in collage. How joining a high school track team will help me reach my goal. Being on a high school track team has tough me the basic of running track like, how to set my blocks, how to use my arms while I am running and many more fundamental things what all track runner must know, it has also tough me you can never be the best for ever, something will happen that will knock you off your throne, for example my first year running high school track as a freshmen I came into the new track season confident and excited, I instantly became the coach’s most promising student, I was put on varsity on my first track meet I ran the 100m and 200m I took 2nd overall in both events, after that I knew I was going to be the best runner at my high school.…
Track Becoming a Part of My Life (Experiences That Have Influenced Me In a Positive Way) Everyone in their life has had something happen to them that influenced theme somehow, whether it was something big or little, good or bad. Some examples would be a death of a family member or a close friend, but it could also be being nominated for something outstanding that sets the course for the rest of your life. I have many things in my life that have impacted me a great deal.…
I have never taken interest in track and field. Never in my mind have i thought that i would be joining track and field on my junior year. But when feeling the wind it’s like if you had wings. When running your surrounded by air the only things you hear are “WHOoooooo” of a melody.…
Question 1. What are your educational and career goals? I acquired a Bachelors degree in Kinesiology and Psychology from University of Wisconsin-Madison and I wish to continue my studies and further my education in the field of business. To obtain a Masters Degree in Business Administration (MBA) and advance my career for new opportunities is my ultimate goal. My Bachelors degrees show my passion for health and fitness and I have been working in the fitness industry as a personal trainer for five years.…
The first time I learned basketball was when I am at the 6th grade when my physical education teacher registered me in a basketball summer camp. I used to be a shy and quiet girl but since joining the summer camp I started to socialize and have friends. After two months of learning basketball, I began to like it. Then, I started playing basketball in high school as part of my school’s team and I’ve been playing ever since. It started out as just an activity, and then became a hobby that’s something fun to do but later on, I found that I really like basketball.…