Marathon

Boston Strong: A City's Triumph Over Tragedy by Casey Sherman and Dave Wedge is a nonfiction book about the bombings that took place during the Boston Marathon in 2013. Authors, Casey Sherman and Dave Wedge, interviewed first responders, witnesses, survivors, family members of those who lost their loved ones, and public officials when writing Boston Strong as a way for them to have more realistic and personalized stories. Boston Strong: A City's Triumph Over Tragedy includes many Boston-based…

Known as the “Roaring Twenties,” the “Jazz Age,” and the “Golden Age,” the 1920s were the beginning of prosperity and productive times in America. After WWI, which ended in 1919, the USA became the wealthiest country in the world. This was because the USA was the main provider of weapons, food, and other life necessities for the Allies. As of result, America’s financial status grew. With the money that was accumulated, new inventions were introduced. These inventions developed a new way of life,…

the half marathon. Having had run several five kilometer races I never thought I would have doubled the miles. Blood circulating in and out of my heart faster and faster I could not feel my legs. I ran without acknowledging that I needed to pace myself because all I was focused on was trying to get to the finish line as soon as possible. I wanted to prove to my father that I could finish the half marathon. Initially, I had to ask my father if I could participate in running the half marathon but…

The book “Running with Joy” is written by Ryan Hall. An American record holder for the half marathon and is the 2008 Olympic Trials Marathon Champion. The book is dedicated to his wife, Sara, and to the many people who have helped him find joy regardless of whether he wins or loses. Written in the book is an intimate, day-by-day account of what it takes-physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually-to be one of the best in the world. This journal shows the struggles and problems which Ryan…

Today, gamers have a variety of ways to share their gaming experience. A gaming community called Twitch is where gamers can stream their gameplay to an audience. They can talk to their audience about the game and even stream for charities or their own personal donations. Since Twitch and video game streaming started gaining popularity, it has changed how gamers share their experiences. Twitch wasn’t always a video game streaming website. It originally started as a video streaming website known…

Case Study Description The particular individual chosen for this case study is a former National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II football player. He is now attempting lose weight in order to become a marathon runner. This has been difficult for him because of the differences in diet and his portion sizes. For the majority of this individual’s athletic career he was on a very high calorie diet due to switching positions after his first year in college. He initially entered…

The Greco-Persian Wars was a serious conflict between the huge empire, Persia, and the city-states of Greek. The direct cause of this war is the Ionian revolt. When Darius the Great (the ruler of Persia) came into power in 522 BC. Many cities were under the Persian control. Ionia was one of the cities. In 499 BC, Ionians started a rebel against the Persians. The Ionians had an early success. However, the army and the navy of the Persian were too powerful. The counterattack of the army and the…

Ever since i’ve watched my mom run marathons like the twin cities marathon and other marathons. I’ve always wanted to see and feel what a marathon was like. On June 17, 2017 I ran Grandma’s Marathon with my mom at the age of 15 the summer going into my sophomore year. I ran a 4:23:53 finishing with my mom at Two Harbors, Duluth Mn. It was such a fun experience and sense…

Stanley "Terry" Fox, was a remarkable Canadian youth who had started the Marathon of Hope in April 1980. Having been an amputee, he embarked on a run across Canada in hopes of raising money for cancer research. Terry Fox was a young athlete diagnosed with cancer, and had his leg amputated because of it. After losing his leg, he began to run and compete in marathons. This eventually led to his decision of organizing the Marathon of Hope, in hopes to raise funds for cancer research and overcome…

Social media such as Facebook and twitter plays a vital role by creating a platform for runners to brag and expose their accomplishment in marathon races. This could easily influence others to dwell in the same shoe and experience the reality personally. This welcoming adaptation of the running culture also dominantly reveal the equality among the participants which includes all ages and gender…