Marathon is a running event that commemorates the 25-mile run of a Greek soldier from the battlefield near the town of Marathon, Greece, to announce the victory ahead, to the anxious citizens of Athens.
Modern day marathon is participated by runners in thousands, that came from all walks of life, different experience level and from different parts of the globe. Some are born to run a marathon, but most just started by taking small stride and training for their first run.
I did my first 3 years ago, when my wife signed me up exactly one month before the event (she did her first the year prior) that it was like a baptism with fire.
Imbued with her credence and encouragement, I did it anyhow and I crossed the finish line of this
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It was not really my first career choice as I have another motivation in mind then.
However, in some way I got fascinated and curious after hearing the orientation and learning the nature of the work that upon admission almost instantaneously, I picked up the Surgical Technologist text book and started perusing the pages to get a glimpse of what is ahead.
This is the same in the days after I got registered to run my first event and how I ardently developed fortitude and a desire of finishing my first marathon that right away, I began researching and reading information from running publications about doing a marathon.
Eagerness and being resolve are feelings I remember stepping into unfamiliar grounds, or I should say the open road as a runner and the operating room (mock at the beginning) as a surgical technology student.
The long stretch of open road and the hills that you must run, mile after mile to build stamina and the long lectures and instructions both in the classroom and in your clinical site, that you must pay attention to gain proficiency seems to be daunting at first. But, my enthusiasm grown out of curiosity and ambition is what drives me; both on the track and in the classroom, to move up to the different levels of my training and learning.
Taking small steps and pacing myself to
When the race begins the runners all begin by running at a pace that is comfortable for them. Runners need to try and to start as close to the front as possible. After the first mile, all the runners will begin to spread out. That’s when the hard part starts. Runners now will begin to speed up and begin passing as many runners as they can, but at the same time they can't let anyone pass them. Usually when your about to pass someone they will
One of the major contribution to my excellence is my passion for the health and medical field. I think when you are passionate about a career, the subject is not as difficult because you enjoy learning new materials and are eager to expand your experience. Which is why i am doing very well in my rather difficult class, Surgical Technology. I have to attend this class everyday for approximately three hours, which can seem grueling. But for me, unlike my other courses, this class flies by so quickly because the information is compelling and I enjoy everything I learn.
While the pain is fresh and the glory is sweet, I decided to write this article about my experience running the marathon and how in my opinion, it metaphorically correlates the beginning and the diurnal responsibility of my profession as a Surgical Technologist.
One of the most significant battles in antiquity was fought on the narrow, tree strewn plain of Marathon, in September, 490 BC. There, the Athenian army defeated a Persian force more than twice its size, because of superior leadership, training and equipment. The battle of Marathon has provided inspiration to the underdogs throughout history. In 490 BC, the Athenians proved that superior strategy, and technology can claim victory over massive numbers.
Over sixty-five million people in the United States are runners. Of these runners, only a few can call themselves ultramarathoners. Any race longer than 26.2 miles is an ultramarathon. Whether someone is a weekend jogger or a fully committed ultramarathoner, they can learn from the example of the Raramuri. The Raramuri are a nomadic Native American tribe in the Copper Canyons of Mexico. Their entire culture revolves solely around running. The natives travel on foot from Chihuahua, Mexico to the Copper Canyons, a journey of over 600 miles. The name Raramuri literally means "the light-footed one." The strategies that the Raramuri use to survive develop who they are, how they stay separate from the world, and how they can run for so long.
On April 15, 2013, Boston held the annual marathon in celebration of Patriot’s Day. Since Patriot’s Day is legal holiday in Massachusetts, every
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In the novel The Perfect Mile, three men each set out on their own journey of breaking four minutes running a. A quote that captures the theme of the novel is “Further, the four-minute mile had to be won alone. There could be no teammates to blame, no coach during halftime to inspire a comeback. One might hide behind the excuses of cold weather, an unkind wind, a slow track or jostling competition, but ultimately these obstacles had to be defied. Winning a foot race, particularly one waged against the clock, was ultimately a battle with oneself, over oneself.” (2) The three men, John Landy, Roger Bannister and Wes Santee put it to the test. They overcame mental and physical challenges, defeated criticism and were determined to break the barrier.
I made the decision I wanted to change. I wanted the freedom to enjoy life without the constant self loathing. I scorned running. I abhorred running. That will never change, but I did. I committed to a new lifestyle. I signed up for my first race, the Marine Corps Historic Half Marathon in late fall of 2015. I registered so I could not quit again, making inexcusable excuses.
My fighting spirit served as my incentive and allowed me to
Every runner wore a bib number with the time they start on it. As I was running people were passing me who had started after me, and I kept thinking I was going too slow and that I shouldn’t be taking this long to complete it. Through words of encouragement from my mom and decipline mentras from myself I finished the race, I crosses the fanish line and the feeling of triumph as I crossed it was something I’ll never forget.
I want to accomplish this goal in my twenties, so I can hopefully run more when I get older. I loved New York City when I went my freshman year, so running in the marathon would help me see the city with a new perspective.
For 2 years I was a member of the Central Toronto Athletic Club. CTAC is a competitive middle distance running club that trains its athletes to compete in track and field and cross country events. It is a year round athletic club that is a platform for talented people of almost all ages to train and to focus on their self-progress as an athlete. At CTAC I was encouraged to push myself to test the limits of my speed, endurance and strength and to discover what my body is truly capable of. Running was a very satisfying sport because my achievements were directly proportional to the amount of work that I put in. At CTAC, I learned discipline, dedication and perseverance. I had to balance my schoolwork with daily practices or workouts, I ran six
I.) The battle of Marathon took place during the first Persian invasion of Greece. The invasion was launched by the Persian ruler King Darius who wanted to subjugate the people of ancient Greece. II.) This was an extremely important victory for ancient Greece.
The infamous Battle of the Marathon was the greatest battle ever recorded in the earliest history of Ancient Greece. In addition, it was the first victorious Battle of the Marathon for the Athenians and an unsuccessful First Persian War for the Persians, but it was not the last battle