Endurance

One thing that Alex brought over was his beloved baseball that he had forever. This baseball has been in his life ever since he was born and he grew a very special relationship with that certain baseball. Baseball helped him through so much in South Africa, due to the very poor lifestyle that he had to live in. He turned to baseball when ever he had a bad day or needed to get away from all the bad in that was in his life and do something that he loves to do. “Hey Travis, can you believe that I…

which is said to have its origin in Kafka’s authoritative father. Kafka is quoted as saying of his father, Hermann Kafka, “(He was) a true Kafka in strength, health, appetite, loudness of voice, eloquence, self-satisfaction, worldly dominance, endurance, presence of mind, (and) knowledge of human nature….”. All these qualities manifest themselves in Gregor’s father. The statement also shows Kafka’s veneration and appreciation for…

being done isn’t equal, so there’s no discrimination. Sports fans are interested in the highest levels of performance, so the highest athletic prizes should go to the competitors who are strongest, fastest, most powerful or who have the greatest endurance. It is coincidental that for biological reasons such competitors are almost always men. Firstly, in tennis men play ‘best of five sets’ matches; women play only three. In weightlifting, they lift more weight. It’s therefore perfectly reasonable…

and set yourself up for success. I am excited to have the opportunity to do just that by creating this personal fitness program and pursuing a healthier lifestyle. In order to be an effective fitness program, it must include a cardiorespiratory endurance program and a strength program. My cardiorespiratory goal is not too specific. I am a fairly active person and enjoy playing sports such as football, soccer, basketball, volleyball, and occasionally I play others. For my goal, I would like to…

Although Sir Ernest Shackleton did not conquer his life dream, some still believe he is a great explorer. Ernest Shackleton was an Irish-British explorer who had attempted multiple times to accomplish his dreams, but failed. Later, after a tragic accident, he decided to become a journalist. Before he died, he set sail for one last attempt at being the first person to ever cross the whole Antarctic. When Ernest Shackleton was younger, he had gone and “joined the merchant navy at the age of 16”…

From 1954-1975, the Vietnam War would amply and foster ideas of masculinity. The male soldier developed an acceptance of violence and the silent endurance of burden. Yet, internally soldiers struggled with emotions deemed feminine. Writer and Vietnam Veteran, Tim O’Brien, captures these social constructs and personal burdens in his version of “fictional-non-fiction”. O’Brien adapts actual personal…

One of the main benefits of carbohydrate loading is the increase it causes in muscle glycogen levels. Research shows that if we can boost our glycogen levels above normal we can improve performance in athletic performance that last longer than sixty minutes. Muscle glycogen availability during high intensity exercise can influence work output, distance covered and sprinting frequency, especially in the later stages of exercise. Glycogen provides a rapidly readily available substrate for energy…

Hopefully I am a little taller than five foot ten inches and have more facial hair than now. I’ve heard people say that college has the ability to change individuals, some for the good, others for the bad. Furman University offers a variety of subjects and extracurricular activities that show true identity. I am planning on devoting much of my time to football, but, the academic experience is the most important thing to me. Internships, volunteering, athletics, relationships and academics are…

Colvin's thesis statement states that while some may argue that Lady Gaga is known for her elaborate costumes, some might also argue the costumes may be a little gimmicky. Lady Gaga’s persona has undoubtedly become a pop culture icon many millennials know today. When asked, I believe many millennials can name some of Lady Gaga’s most popular songs and the outfits that coincide with the music video. Colvin considers Gaga wants or needs to remain in the character’s that she creates because in some…

old gut onto the goddamn page.” The words that are written down are done so with the author's life force, so to speak. These quotes express that writing isn't just a work of insignificance and irrelevance. Writing is a work of passion, pain, and endurance. The words “blood” and “gut” also represent that the author's physical identity is poured into his words. The quote by Ernest Hemingway signifies that everyone's blood is different, and so the writer puts a different twist into his words that…