...Running Away From Home When I was young, I tried my best to run away from home one time. Also, at that time, I finally understood another sense of home. Running away from home not only gave me an experience in my life but also let me understand how important my home was, and what I would need in my future. Running away from home happened in the summer that I just graduated from middle school in my small hometown—Shilou. Because of the hot and humid weather that summer, because of my boredom, or because of the nervous emotion of waiting for the notification from Shilou High School that I applied for, I always fought with my family member. One day, I fought with my brother because of the computer. I tried to complain about this to my mother, but I never get what I want. My mother always asked me to indulge my brother because I am older, I needed to show love to him, and I cannot be willful like him. I felt it was unfair, so I began to argue with my mother. Finally, I just ran back to my room, locked myself inside, and cried for a long time. My mother called me for lunch, and my brother gave up the computer and went outside. Even though they tried to do something to make me feel better, I still could not make myself calm down. At that moment, I was thinking if I lived without my brother, I would not need to indulge him anymore. I could live independently; I could do whatever I want. I began to think about leaving this unlovely home, and I began to plan to run away from it...
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...Alex’s sudden disappearance had his entire family shocked and devastated. They would have never expected him to run away without trying to talk to them or let alone telling them. Alex running away had a pretty big effect on his family, however, I think that his Father and his sister were the most devastated. His father claims that he used to spend time with him more often than his other children, almost like Alex was a favorite child. Samuel said, “The hardest part is simply not having him around anymore. I spent a lot of time with Chris, perhaps more than with any of my other kids.” (104). However, Alex claimed earlier in the book that there were family issues and he was closer with his sister because there was constant fighting in the house....
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...Essay: Because It Is Running By Time marches on and never stops. Although things may die, it still continues. You can plan you life down to the smallest detail, but suddenly is can be changed by large or small things in life. When life stands still, should we run away from it or let it pass? This dilemma besides our main character, Wil, in Jo Lloyd’s short story “Because It Is Running By” from 2009. After his father lost his battle against cancer, his life has stood still for a while, until he realize that he has the options to change his life. In this essay I will characterize the main character, Will, focus on Jo Lloyd’s style of writing and the significance of the title. Wil is a young boy who lives with his mother. Together they run the “B&B”, which is a bed and breakfast place. He los his father to cancer and after that is their business gone downhill. Wil has given up trying to complete and education – instead he would help the family-business. After his father’s death to cancer, the business has stood still in a long time. It means a lot to Wil that the B&B only should be run on by family members: “He remembered that there has been a conversation. We can’t afford it, he has said. The B&B’s the only thing making money, his mother said. We just need weather, he has said, the veg’ll pick up” (p. 1, ll. 7-9) This shows, that Wil things a lot about the business and he thinks that only the weather, him and his mother could run the B&B back on track...
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...and aware of the need for more physical activity, running has become a popular choice to both getting fit and staying fit. “3,103 MILES…AND BEN-GAY ALL THE WAY” was printed in 1981 to promote the use of Ben-Gay pain relieving ointment in running. I was drawn to the ad because of its feel good theme, and also because I am a novice runner myself. The ad is attempting to persuade the reader that Ben-Gay ointment is effective in minimizing the aches and pains associated with long distance running. In a high impact and demanding sport such as running, Ben-Gay will improve your conditioning and endurance. The ad will be evaluated for the use of Logos, Ethos and Pathos. The ad was effective in the provision of reason or logos by the use of the following text “As part of my warm-up routine, Ben-Gay helped me feel better for the long day ahead. And during my warm-down period, Ben-Gay soothed and relieved my tired, aching muscles. Ben-Gay made my whole run easier.” I found the logic of the argument presented in this text to be clear and compelling. I can identify with the ache in your body after a long run and so the idea of a pain relieving ointment is very reasonable. The ad was effective in the provision of credibility or ethos by the use of running icon Stan Cottrell. Mr. Cottrell was quoted directly saying that he used Ben-Gay throughout his long distance run. Mr. Cottrell set a new transcontinental running record after running for 48 days, through 14 states. The ad states that...
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...Hayao Miyazaki attained global acclaim for both Princess Mononoke, released in the United States in 1999, and Spirited Away, released throughout North America three years later. These films are clearly products of the same visionary; each film presents a protagonist of strong will and sound ethic and, in each case, he or she is forced to embark on an epic journey. Both films were very successful in Japan; however, although both were critically acclaimed in the United States, only Spirited Away saw continued box-office success. In order to explain the disparity between these films’ earnings, I will discuss the different approaches, which these films take, to the theme of duality. Naturally, the idea of a double nature is unsettling. However, whereas Spirited Away addresses this theme in a way that invigorates and provides closure, Princess Mononoke leaves the audience feeling uncertain. In order to understand the disparity between these films’ earnings, one must examine not only thematic differences between these films, but also patterns among high-grossing films in the United States. In other words, what are American audiences looking for, which Spirited Away offers and Princess Mononoke does not? When reviewing the history of box-office successes in the United States, one becomes aware of an unfortunate truth: that there is little correlation between what viewers recognize as ‘good cinema’ and what they will pay to see. So what is the formula for a box office success...
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...Personal Narrative- Track Competition The moment of truth was upon me. The official times, this includes whom qualified for finals, for the 400m relay had been posted. My eyes scanned the page for the bold letters that spell ANDERSON. As I ran my finger across the page to where the times were posted, my ears began to shut out all outside noises, leaving me alone with the thump of my heart and the inhale and exhale of my lungs. Both began to increase in speed as my eyes narrowed in on the time. My sophomore year had begun and I wasn't sure whether or not I was going to do track this year. Last year I played football in the fall and soccer in the spring. Not really enjoying it, the decision was made to play " real futbol" (soccer) in the fall, leaving the spring sports season open. My friend kept telling me how fun track was, so I decided to give it a try. As the first meet neared, things were going well. I made it onto the 4x100 team making me the third fastest kid on the team. The other members of the relay were Jason Schmidt, Jeremy Willard and Rodney Schmidt. Jason and Jeremy were both the top dogs and Rodney and I were second from the bottom of the barrel. The 400 relay was my best event. We placed in every meet and even took home some medals as the season progressed. As the track year rounded for the home stretch, we had only three more meets to compete in: the Tiger Invitational, regionals, and state. As the Tiger rolled around, there arose a question...
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...Run. Run. Run. Out through the school doors I go. I bash through every obstacle that I come across. As I run, like it is the life of me, I appreciate the crisp air that gives me goosebumps, the crunchy butterscotch and crimson leaves that easily drop to the sidewalk, and the peculiar ghouls and ghost mannequins that haunt the front steps. … I can’t stop running. Halloween is tonight and I am being a ghost. Why am I being a ghost? My mom says everyone will love my costume. Who does not want to be a ghost? I am a few blocks away. I can start to see my street. I don’t stop running; I am impatient to get home, eat dinner, wear my costume, and get candy. After school, my mom is making me my favorite dish on my favorite day of the year! Baked chicken ziti with eggplant and broccoli. My mouth waters as I think about the smooth texture of the creamy pasta and the chicken full of fresh flavor. I am a cat, zooming between your feet, to get your attention to feed me....
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...into the candy store and look over the new comics and let them pass. But that's chicken and I've got a reputation to consider.” (p. 30, lines 125-127). Even though Squeaky thinks Raymond is a burden to her life, she still really cares about him. She wants to keep him safe so bullies would not mess with him. The way Squeaky keeps the bullies away is by giving herself a feisty reputation. Squeaky wants to make sure she does not appear to be weak, on any occasion. But because Squeaky is not a good fighter, she has to fake her feistiness to protect him. If she has a strong reputation, they are more likely to start to leave Raymond alone. This quote demonstrates that Squeaky just has a strong reputation to keep Raymond safe, but the way she does it makes her look very...
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...Additionally, at the age of 15, Louie’s older brother persuaded him to participate in track, since he was an amazing runner. During his very first meet, he ran as hard as he could with little to no training, but he lost. This angered Zamperini and taught him that not everything in life comes easily. As a matter of fact, he became very frustrated after quitting and made many more unneeded mistakes. After failing an attempt to run away from home, he learned that life is too short to waste it on actions that will not benefit you in the future. Not to mention, Louie trained as hard as he possibly could and devoted all of his time to running the mile. Because of this extra effort, many people recognized his significance, "There's the next mile champion,"[Cunningham] said, leveling his eyes across the room. "When he concentrates on this distance, he'll be unbeatable." (1.5.7) This is exactly what Zamperini did, proving himself, at least I think, more to his own self than to the rest of the town. In the end, being on the track team taught Louie many important life lessons - giving up is never an option, and to always have people on your...
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...Lauren pulled into the parking lot of Roosevelt Public High School and whipped her Volkswagen bug into a parking space. She was running late and was not the type of person to be fine with a tardy. As Lauren scrambled to get everything she needed for school out of her car it started rolling backwards. Her heart skipped a beat. She quickly reached to the front of the car and applied the parking brake. She took a moment after what felt like a near death experience to collect herself before she locked the car and started light jogging toward the front door. Realizing that there was also someone jogging behind her, Lauren a little better about not being the only one late. She scanned her student pass at the door and waited for the magnetic locks...
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...concept of a city race. Events like this are essentially open to the public and anyone interested in participating, including athletes and non-athletes, who are willing to pay for a spot. However, there are some twists on the basic ‘run’ depending on where you look to sign up. Some of those twists incorporate fun and exciting factors into the race itself, such as crazy costumes, bubbles, and numerous other ideas. However, the focus of this report is on the races labeled ‘color runs’, wherein colored powders, deemed safe enough for human skin and inhalation, is tossed onto participants as they make their way through the course. The organization I will be analyzing is, indeed, titled The Color Run, which was founded in 2011. This company hosts running events all over the United States, and even in different countries all around the world. According to the organization’s ‘about’ page on their public website, The Color Run is focused on their mission to “bring people together and make the world a happier, healthier place. By creating...
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...Title: Blood lactate Introduction: Measuring blood lactate concentration provides information not only about changes in glycolysis (1) but also about anaerobic work capacity (2). The point where heart rate or running pace at which lactic acid begins to accumulate is called the Lactate Threshold. This measurement is also sometimes called the anaerobic threshold or onset of blood lactic acid. The lactate threshold measurement is very valuable as it is one of the more sensitive indicators of fitness level. For example, if training is ineffective the lactate threshold will be reached at a relatively low running speed; with more effective training the threshold will be achieved at a higher speed. Elite athletes reach the lactate threshold at a much higher running speed than sub-elites. The threshold is, once again, a function of effective training and also genetics. Many scientific studies indicate that the lactate threshold is one of the best predictors of distance running performance. Objectives: To investigate the changes in blood lactate during incremental endurance activity of sport science male student aged 24 years old. To investigate the changes in blood lactate during pre and post endurance exercise of sport science male student aged 24 years old. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to measure the changes in blood lactate during pre and post and during incremental of endurance exercise on sport science male student aged 25 years old. Methodology: Equipment/Apparatus: ...
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...When I was in 1st grade I participated in my first ever mile race. In this race, people of all sizes and ages participated. I was a small turbulent boy, so I decided I would start in front of everyone. Since I was not fast enough, I was trampled; thus, I fell down and my knees were scraped and covered in blood. At that point, I had to decide whether to give up or continue running the race. Odysseus gave these wise words to his men: ‘Dear friends, we’ve had our share of trials and tests; and what has happened now is hardly worse...’ (Homer 243). Like Odysseus, I picked myself up from the concrete, persevered, and kept on running. I was running to show and prove to myself that I will not stop, no matter what challenges come before...
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...hugging their favorite teddy bear. The steps were just like I had practiced. As I came closer to my final steps, my stomac started twisting and my heart beat began to rise. The different colors of arrows started to pass under my feet, and I knew it was time. "Reach," I yelled to Susan, whom had seemed unusually far away. Yelling, "Slow down, slow down," turned into "Stop!" Susan halted to a stop as the gold baton fell into her hands and she took off into a dead sprint. The red colored flag rose. We were disqualified from something that we all dreaded; going out of the exchange zone. I had never really been a part of a team that had a chance to win something, but the potential was always there. I finally got my chance to be a part of such a team my sophomore year of track. Mr. McCain, the head track coach, had decided to experiment with some different races to gain more team points. Since the girls' team lacked a medley relay, he placed Ebony, Adeya, Susan and I in those spots. Ebony would run the 400, Adeya would run the 200, and Susan and I would start the race off by each running the 100. We all had worked viciously to earn those spots by running off against our teammates. Going into the first race we had not expected much since Susan and I had never run this type of race. There...
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...Bam! Just like that the culmination of the season was only thirty minutes away. What we had been training for all season, months, was about to ensue. After a swift, short fifteen minute warm-up we approached the starting to begin plyometric stretches. By “we” I mean the team (Aden, Mitch, Josh, Isaac, Sam, Avery) and I. There was less than twenty minutes till race time now. Plyometric stretches flew by like the roadrunner and, after wishing each other good luck and a team meeting, we took our positions at the starting line. “Runners, take your mark . . . Bang!” The starting gun was as loud as a tornado siren. Everyone took off at the speed of light, or maybe a tad bit slower. Through the first four-hundred meters, we were packed like sardines. Minimal...
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