Rum-running

The lessons we take from failure can be fundamental to later success. Recount an incident or time when you experienced failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience? For a long time in my life I have felt like a failure. I let the failure consume me and eventually scare me out of trying new things and discovering the greatness I could have done. This long term failure brought a fear that “I was not good enough” for what the world could offer me. Through this fear I…

It had already been determined for me that I was going to race motocross before I was born. Although my family has since moved on from racing, it had been everything for as long as I can remember. I clearly remember the loud and hectic Friday nights and the chaotic Sunday mornings spent at the track. The dedication we, my two brothers and I, had towards the extreme sport and the dedication our parents showed towards our passion will forever be apart of me. By the time I was born, my family…

I have been looking forward to this Savage Race for several reasons, for starters Garfield now works for them and I haven't gotten to see him since if I recall the OCR World Championships so I was looking forward to that and as well his influence to the Savage Race course. I also had a great time at my two previous Savage Race events and even though they removed one of my favorite obstacles (no one else would agree) the electric shock, I also got a chance to enjoy the cliff jump and ice tub…

“Runners on your mark…Set...Poww!” Those were the last sounds I heard during what could have been my last race of my sophomore year in collegiate Track and Field. It was a frisky, yet cool Saturday in April and after a strong performance in the previous indoor and outdoor season (4x100m and 400m), I was determined to continue and uphold my strong form on this day. There is a saying that things do not always turn out the way we hope, but I believe, there is always a positive lesson to be learned…

In spring 2016, I went on a mission 's trip with Oral Roberts University to Mercy Multiplied Ministries in Sacramento, California. This ministry is a live-in home with a program for women who have been through difficult situations. Women were there for addictions, abuse, drugs, eating disorders, and so on. All these women had different backgrounds and different stories. Many people could judge them and say that they got themselves into their situations. Many of these women have a completely…

Track and field has been the highlight of my high school life. The social aspect, the large assortment of events from which to choose, and the people I met are things I will always treasure. I especially loved the fact that there was always a place for everyone. If you weren’t too quick, then discus was your event. If you could build up quick bursts of speed, long and triple jumps suited you. Track was the only sport where such a large variety of people could congregate and enjoy what they were…

The narration of the chase only lasts six paragraphs, though it seems longer, almost as if in real time. To recreate the breathlesness of the chase, Dillard explains what is happening, describes, in vivid detail, her surroundings, and delves into her own thoughts. Dillard also, intentionally leaves out time markers to draw attenion from the duration of the chase to the sheer excitement of it. In paragraph ten, when the chase starts, Dillard states that the man starts chasing them and they run…

from her home. She also has an outdoor track near her housing area but prefers running on a treadmill. Ashlee has no past medical history and is deemed fit to perform physical activities. From the interview, it was understood that Ashlee’s aims are to improve her cardiorespiratory endurance and to run for 5km without walking rests after six weeks. Reasons for her aims are that although she has been consistently running on a treadmill, she has never succeeded in completing the run without walking…

When I think of the United States Merchant Marine Academy, the aspects that most impress me about this learning environment are the academies resources. In addition to having some of the most recognized professors in world, the United States Merchant Marine Academy is committed to maintaining a standard for excellence. The curriculum that draws my interest to the academy is the marine transportation major, where I would have the opportunity to earn the United States Coast Guard third mate’s deck…

Winning My First City Championship Even though winning at times is easy, it can also be challenging. Winning, is a possibility that requires determination, sacrifice, and strength. My journey to the championship was a long one, full of uncertainties, sacrifices, and most of all, hope. The journey began in 2011, I was in 7th grade and in my first year of track. We had just finished our last week of conditioning and were about a couple of weeks into practice. Everyone began to try events they…