Silent Running

States. It was all I could think about since the outdoor track season commenced. Qualifying for the Pennsylvania State Meet had been my ultimate goal for as long as I could remember. Just imagining myself in the ranks with such elite athletes was enough to get me excited. There was just one final hurdle to jump: placing in the District 1 meet. I watched as the sun rose up and illuminated the cloudless sky, while plopping down on the bleachers along with my team. The District meet had finally…

You can probably catch them,” Jemma mumbled. Turning around, the boy smirked. Running his hands through his hair, he looked at her with kind eyes and said, “No. I don’t think I can. You see, anything that involves oxygen isn’t really my area of expertise.” Confused as she was, Jemma smiled. “Anything that involves a working heart…

the football team, basketball team & baseball team, prefontaine was never the first choice & always sat on the bench. Pre was a very small child where many companions towered over him leaving him look like he shouldn't even be there. Pre took on running as a sport that didn't matter about height but mattered about heart.pre in his Highschool days broke many records & got offered many scholarships. Prefontaine was recruited by over 40 colleges in the nation but was unsure where he wanted to go.…

On April 20, 2015, thousands of runners will line up for the start to travel the 26-mile route of the 2015 Boston Marathon, but did you know the history of the Boston Marathon is over 100-years old? The Boston Athletic Association has organized this famous marathon since Patriot’s Day in 1897, thus making it the oldest and most well-known yearly marathon, and one with a rich and exciting history. Fewer than 20 participants ran in that very first Boston Marathon, making the history of the Boston…

Activity Three The third event I participated in was the Suicide Prevention 5k. This event was held at the Sanford Center. Participants could choose to run, walk or skate. Both a 5k and a 10k were also offered. I chose to participate running in the 5k with some of my cross country teammates. The course for the races were located on the path that goes around the Sanford Center and through the neighborhood behind it. Prior to the race, inside of the Sanford Center, was information set up about…

In “attempt to help her accelerated communications students visualize a story”, Cooper teacher Ms. Bagby told two unsuspecting students to get on the ground and wrestle. During class today at CMS, Ms. Bagby was sharing a tale about her experiences at middle school when she was young, and recalled that in gym, students would Indian Leg Wrestle. There was an immediate confusion in the air. One student asked the teacher, “What’s Indian Leg Wrestling.” Ms. Bagby's response was not only telling, but…

This shows how much Fox actually cared about his run, he wanted to do it for the benefit of other people not himself. “Even if I have to crawl every last mile,” this shows how determined Fox was to complete this run. We can learn from Fox by trying the best we can and keep moving forward no matter what. He wanted to make people's lives better, even if it meant risking his own life. This is why he is considered a Canadian Hero. Fox’s goal was to raise $1 million for cancer research and grow more…

There was a baby boy, in the middle of nowhere, crying out for his mother. He had been left for dead when his mom, taking him to the village, was charged by a pack of wolves. They had unwittingly interrupted their hunting! The baby fell off the horse but his mom couldn’t get him because the wolves were too overwhelming. The wolves chased his mom away and he is all alone. He keeps crying when suddenly, the wolves returned! They are circling him, smelling and looking, seeing who and what had…

Feeling stressed, unhealthy, and overweight, something needed to change. During my sophomore year of college, I was frustrated at my inability to run a complete mile. As a prospective pharmacist, I found it unacceptable to enter a career in healthcare when I was neglecting my own health. I have had many failed attempts in becoming fit, but this time I was persistent and committed. The motivation to train and successfully complete a full marathon of 26.2 miles was ignited by the idea of being a…

Improve health 1. Why did you choose the selection of “Running to Improve Health”? I have chosen “Running to Improve Health” because it seemed like a unique subject. There are so many reasons why running is good for your health. It is a good way of exercise for your body. In my opinion running is a very good way of being healthy. 2. How will running improve your health? It can improve your health in abounding ways such as: raising your (good) cholesterol level, reduce the risk of developing…