Triathlon

When I had to choose between my mother and my father I chose my mother. My father wakes up at four o’clock every morning to work out at what is essentially cross fit for middle age adults. He has completed triathlons and was in an adult baseball league until he had his accident. While up to bat for his team the follow through of his swing decided that it would defy the standards of biomechanics. His Achilles tendon tore like a piece of string cheese. He works a forty-hour a week job as and…

Jeffry Schneider’s Journey to Success as an Entrepreneur Jeffry Schneider is the founder and CEO of Ascendant Capital with over 25 years of extensive experience in the field of alternative investment. He graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a degree in Bachelor of Arts. He started his career with Alex Brown in New York City and several other employers before establishing Ascendant Capital. Jeffrey Schneider has risen to the peak of his profession with one thing in…

The Uphill Ride on the Hills of Scotland Macbeth, a character in Macbeth by William Shakespeare, possesses many aspects for a tragic hero. The standard characteristics of a tragic hero reflect that they must be a person of noble stature, they must have greatness, because they are not perfect, their downfall is often attributed with a tragic flaw of their own; however, their imminent downfall is not a complete loss as there is some increase in awareness or personal gain in that flaw. At the…

Allen Hendricks, an educator and Program Coordinator from National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), performs a podcast with Dr. Ben Router discussing injuries in endurance athletes. Professor Ben Router is also strength and conditioning coach and a Associate Professor at Cal University in Pennsylvania. According to Dr. Router, endurance training has increased over the years, stating that more Americans are becoming more physically active. Also, organizations are creating fund…

worked in the coal mining industry. She grew up in the same town and went to Middlemount State School. She was the youngest of four children who all liked sport. She and her siblings tried many different sports, including; karate, BMX, swimming, triathlon and tennis but Anna and her sister were inspired by the cycling events in the 1994 Commonwealth Games that they watched on the television. They both joined a cycling club that they enjoyed and continued. After finishing high school, Anna…

cord was strangling him, leaving him unable to control his limbs, and when his father (Dick Hoyt) pulled him while running he felt like he didn’t have the disability. Ricks father made his life happier because of him pulling Rick along while doing triathlons, marathons and the ironman. Without his dad doing this and making him happy he might have been sad about the way he lived his life, therefore his dad is his hero for making him enjoy life. Lastly they have to have strength and not just…

As a running and triathlon coach, getting the best out of athletes is what I do best: regrettably, coaches are so focused on others that they forget to take care of themself. I started the Masters of Public Administration (MPA) program after five years in academic research and teaching. I had lost my passion and took the opportunity to start over again. Last year, my goal was to explore local resources to support professional development as a new member in the community. Understandably, I…

eyes and all I needed to see to get my butt in gear.” (Downing 119). This inspired her to compete in a half-marathon. Finishing this half-marathon got her excited once again about racing. She went on to compete in many races, including The Chicago Triathlon. Downing did not even limit herself to competing against other disabled people, she competed against able-bodied people as…

4 Blunders to Avoid During Triathlon As you approach race day, you ought to progress well and build the fitness factor to have an incredible day. Sadly, this is the period when large number of athletes commit basic mistakes that quench the shot for a solid performance. Let’s dig into five such blunders, so that you ca avoid them. Read on to find out. Panic Training Regardless of the possibility that you have nailed almost every session endorsed, it is normal to have some doubts on around your…

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