Isaac Louisma Mrs. Scott – Jackson Block 4 January 13, 2014 How to become a mountain bike racer To become a mountain bike it is really hard you have a lot of things to do. You have to race people you might know or you don’t know. Do you have what it takes to be a mountain bike racer? If you do have what it to become one try and sign up for a race? Mountain bike is an extreme sport so there are things you need to do before you go to a race and after. This is the reason why you want to be a mountain
The coat of armor I adorned, made of down feathers and a nylon shell, yielded no protection against the daggers of that cold winter air. As I peered out toward the horizon, I saw nothing but tree tops, and some snow capped mountain tops in the distance. With my feet bound to freshly waxed skis, the only thing stronger than my ski poles was my determination to get down the mountain. I turned to my right, only to see the immediate drop off of the ski slope. As I crept up a little closer to the edge
Introduction Cortina d'Ampezzo is located in Northern Italy and is one of the most famous ski resorts. Settled in the middle of Dolomites alpine valley, Cortina d’Ampezzo is seen as a best practice winter sport resort with wide range of activities for the visitors. Furthermore, it’s known for the hosting of Winter Olympics in 1950’s, plus various World Cup events (such as World Cup skiing circuit for the women's speed disciplines) and motion pictures, e.g. The Pink Panther. Cortina d’Ampezzo
I was never one of the protégées, who was born an outstanding athlete; I didn't even consider myself to be an athlete until my sophomore year of high school actually. I got involved in running somewhat accidentally. One of my friends convinced me to join track and considering I was very out of shape, throwing seemed like the best fit. Two weeks in, it turned out that throwing was not for me, so I decided that I would try the mile or in track terms, the 1600m. Ever since then, I’ve been a runner.
My first day running cross country with the Smoky Hill buffaloes was both a thrilling and terrifying experience. Here I was, a freshman still trying to adjust to the non-stop, chaotic pace of highschool, among these elite athletes. I was very nervous to be on this team, I wasn't the best at being social and being part of a competitive competitive running team was a different experience that I was not used to. After my first year I became very serious about this incredible sport. I loved the competition
Cross country running can both be a competitive sport and a great leisure-time activity. Running long-distance is an aerobic exercise, a great heart and all-body workout, and it is convenient to do. However, there are some barriers and risks of running that should be noted before running too intensely. Here is a simple guide for new runners on the history, benefits, and risks of long-distance cross-country running. Cross country running largely originated from a sport called “paper-chasing” in England
ages 10 to 44 started a 2600 mile (Seeling) trek from Rushville, New York to Walla Walla, Washington. Each runner had had about 3 shifts a day, running about 15 miles every day. The Power of You project has allowed the opportunity for this grand cross-country relay to happen again. A group of high school Juniors and a Senior are taking on the task of planning and revamping The Whitman to Whitman Relay. Taking an intense 17 days to run from Marcus Whitman High School in New York to the front steps of
Running is a Metaphor for Life Growing up shy, I would have never thought I would be running cross country at school. My junior year of high school changed my life forever. One day in class, my teacher, who was also the cross country coach, asked me if I wanted to run cross country. I said yes and got my physical examination that same day. I was so excited to start my new journey in school. I knew that being involved in a sport was going to help me become more confident. Running has taught me how
Many people argue that cross country is one of the hardest, most physically challenging sports there is out there. A lot of people shudder at the idea of running two or more miles on hilly, steep, muddy and rocky trails. The funny thing about that is that is not even the worst part. In order to run two to four miles in races, one must prepare. “How do you prepare your body to run this long?” one might ask. That is where my argument comes in. Being a cross country runner of four years, I have seen
pasture field. A trail run though the pasture field that cross country runner take during their practices. Every day I see them run no matter what the weather condition is, if it raining ice block they will continue running. Keeping looking up I see a road with two story houses, one house is white with a clean lawn the other red with overgrown weed, which sit at the end of the road. Beyond that is trees and grassland the definition of country. To the east I see gravel road till you hit grass. The practice
everything had healed up correctly before I started running cross country meets. My results came back the day after I got my MRI with another stress fracture in my upper tibia by my knee. The doctor said that I would need to be on crutches for four weeks and out for six to eight weeks, which meant probably the whole cross country season. So, just to be safe, I started swimming again to hopefully be able to come back at the end of the cross country season. The six week mark will be exactly one week before
Five Miles The winter air wraps me up like a thin, old blanket that is just about to break. I feel it course through my lungs, searing my alveolar sacs as they desperately try to extract a few molecules of oxygen from the air, renewing my depleted blood and sending it whooshing back to my legs and arms traveling almost 12,000 miles in a day. And I was only doing five. I hit a hill and feel that soreness in my legs, as if they had been wrung dry like a wet towel; sore but not hurting and then
February until April; no school season, from May until July; cross country season, from August until November; and soccer season, from November until the middle of February. My life as a high school athlete revolves around school and sports; therefore, my thinking of seasons also revolves around school and sports. There is an attraction to cross country season unlike any other season; consequently, it is my favorite season. Cross country season: the weather, the team, and the euphoria of winning make
Suddenly, I hear footsteps approaching from behind. A second later, the top boy on the cross country team runs past me verifying my fear of being the slowest runner. While every practice the high school girls run in a pack, this would remain a dream to me. Humiliated and disheartened, my summer was spent in a solitary trudge. While I was oftentimes upset that I couldn’t keep up with everyone else at cross country, it gave me a unique opportunity. Whenever someone joked about being slow in anticipation
for several reasons; my friends, the rain, our team captains, and my coach. It was a July morning when I woke up to the sound of my alarm. The light rain hit my bedroom window as I prepared to run to Coach’s cabin. This was a tradition of our cross country team to run to his cabin. It was going to be a cool, wet run. I grabbed a granola bar, hopped into my car, and drove to the high school. As we pooled into cars, I jumped into Kaylen’s and her motivating music immediately rejuvenated my spirit and
It was the day of May 23. The flowers were blossoming and the birds were chirping. The trees were swaying in unison with the cool breeze. The kids were coming out of school, happy it was their last day, laughing and playing as their parents were talking. Most of the students were talking about the run and were wondering what they ran the mile in. Henry was not wondering, he was running home to drop off his backpack and start running. Henry Taylor loved to run, he would go out every day and run
The cross country team at TJ had an eventful year, with many new runners and a great deal of motivation, resulting in a rise in the DPS standings for the 2015-2016 season. Faster times and a closer-knit team are only a few of the improvements the team made this year. Cross country is one of the most open and easily accessible sports; many people can go out and run, but it takes practice and dedication to excel in the sport. In the past, TJ’s cross country team has been fairly small compared to other
Puente Honors Lit. 27 May 2014 Cross Country Community (Remove Title for second copy) The aching screams of my legs and feet as I speed down the dusty path. I think to myself, push through it, and don’t give up. I bounce down the path hoping to be done soon. The finish line is calling my name as I race down the chute with the audience cheering me on in the background. Cross Country first began in the 1800’s as stated here, “English schools started competing in cross country races in 1837, and established
Completing an ultramarathon a feat for anyone. However, for a 16 year old girl it seemed impossible. So why not? As a varsity cross country runner I am no stranger to running. The contradictory love-hate relationship strains the mind and body like to no other. My Junior year I started falling out of love with cross country, the distances, the races, and the running in general had gotten monotonous. I live by the phrase “You must be comfortable with being uncomfortable.” I constantly seek new challenges
would be exercising so I could get more healthy and I also thought that a good way to do that would be cross country because then I would be exercising and meeting new people. My first run in cross country was at Niles West and then straight down the street. I was not alone though. The rest of the freshman cross country team was there ready to practice. One of my friends who is doing cross country, Matt, said, “You’re gonna regret joining.” I thought that he was just acting lazy or just making a joke