Running

Lance Armstrong biography Cyclist (1971-) Lance Armstrong was born in Texas in 1971. Armstrong was raised by his mother, Linda in the suburbs of Dallas. Armstrong stated athletics at an early age. He began running and swimming at an early age and at 10 entered triathlons. He focused on riding because it was his favourite event and strongest. During high school Armstrong was invited to the U.S Olympic development team, before turning pro as an international cyclist, although his career was…

Running a 5k can be a very difficult task to do but when you can over exceed your expectation and do better than someone that you know is a better runner than you, can make you feel good about yourself. A 5k can be the easiest thing to do in the world if you run as part of your daily workout routine or do it as a sport but it can be a very challenging task as I thought it was when my dad told me about it a week before the race and I really had no time to train. My dad pressured myself to do the…

During my experience dealing with running and the many ways to track the statistics of each run, I came across the Garmin GPS watches and quickly utilized their abilities. Like any other producer, Garmin did not just make one model so I will compare their most popular watches, the Garmin Forerunner 225 and the Forerunner 10. The cost is the first thing people many runners look at. The Forerunner 10 is $129.99, while the cost of the Forerunner 225 is $299.99. Next, we will look at the size of…

My friend also never gives up on her work, no matter how hard the assignment. Meadow can always be seen working on anything. Also, Meadow is determined to do anything she can, and even things she has no idea she can do. Not only can she be seen running far and working hard, Meadow is always the first person to try to solve friend problems, as she never gives up. She never stops trying to search for solutions for problems that lead to broken friendships, and Meadow never gives up on preventing…

Frozen in fear, I stared at the deadly serpent for a moment. As it slithered into pouncing position, I rapidly spun myself 180 degrees and sprinted toward safety. Running faster than I ever had before, I swiftly cut in and out of trees until I found my way back to the trail and saw my dad. My brother and sister, unaware of the snake, asked why I sprinted back to the path. Breathing heavily and secreting loads of…

such as time, or some other variable, such as a predetermined event”. Of course, this negatively impacted my ability to gauge time/distance as well as get into a steady rhythm in which to maintain. As I was focusing on tactical awareness, such as running the tangents (straightest line possible), I became aware that this may not be the best tactic after all. This, for two reasons 1) there was often people in the way 2) there was particularly muddy patches, both of which would slow me down.…

a fusiform swelling on the posterior aspect of the right ankle. The patient states that he has experienced discomfort for approximately the last three months, with the pain exacerbating after exercise. He discloses that he recently joined a local running club with the aim of training to run a marathon next year, leading to a significant increase in his activity levels. The patient is concerned as pain levels have increased dramatically as of late, causing him to miss the last few training…

finish line, and wins the race with ease. All sprinters have specific gear they wear to increase their chances of winning. For example, all sprinters wear tight fitting shirts, shorts, and track cleats. This Puma ad depicts the Jamaican sprinter running in the foreground with his arm stretched out wide as he is crossing the finish line. The massive crowd watches as the sprinters all make a desperate attempt to catch Bolt. The words “Unleash the Puma within” are in large green and white lettering…

Your peripheral vision is gone—there’s complete focus, then a silence so muted that all you know is the feeling of your heart beating. Then, as you stand there motionless, you feel the adrenaline. I mean really feel it—a syrup coursing through your veins, yet not a syrup as it moves faster than blood. You know when it hits your heart because it starts beating faster, faster, faster, and then the feeling is gone. Then everything is gone—emotions, breath, sensation… Then there is silence. Silence.…

Participating in any sort of athletics takes immense courage, dedication, and both physical and mental strength. As Big Hettie told Peekay in The Power of One, “ ‘Pride is holding your head up when everyone else around you has theirs bowed. Courage is what makes you do it’ “ (Courtenay 115). Although all sports require courage and pride, cross country requires an extra dose if the runner wants to succeed. As a cross country runner, I’ve learned many different lessons that can apply directly to…