Ironman Triathlon

There is a common belief amongst Americans that the less we have to do the better off we are. This lethargic ideal has lead the American people into a terminal digression, instead of rising up to the daily challenge we push a few buttons and quickly find an escape and have someone else take care of it or find a miniscule task to entertain themselves instead. The American life style has become infected by a deadly addiction to sedentary living. There needs to be measures taken to change this desire

This new deodorant, named “Ironman”, is an homage to the world-renowned endurance race consisting of a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bicycle ride and a full marathon of 26.2 miles on foot. The company has engaged in talks with The World Triathlon Corporation to market the product with the Ironman logo. The product is readied for manufacture in two basic scents to start, one or males and one for females depending on market research as to preferences. Ironman will cater to athletes and any consumer

Aunt Janine had been my hero ever since the fifth grade. In 2015, she ran the Boston Marathon and I was able to be there and support her every step of the way. A little bit about Janine Zuniga: She lives in San Diego, Her husband has ran three Ironmans (Triathlons), and they both run races almost every weekend. I look up to my Aunt because she

podcast was insightful and provided a great deal of information for the listener. According to Hendrick (n.d.), “There were over 400,000 people in the United States who completed a marathon [in 2007 and in 2008,] … there were over 40 triathlons that were half- Ironman distance or longer” (p. 1). Activity and charity are the reasons why endurance sports are getting so popular in the United States. With obesity leading the current epidemic, many Americans want to be more active and healthier. In addition

addressed, but they are presented in a straightforward and approachable manner that is beneficial for athletes that are new to the content. Chapter 5 focuses on areas outside of more traditional sport, including the military and individuals training for triathlons or ultramarathons. Primarily, this chapter discusses goal setting and other methods of preparation, such as imagery and mindfulness. Michael Jordan is the topic of Chapter 6, “Air Comeback”. In this chapter, Afremow breaks down Jordan’s hall of

For most, running 26.2 miles just for fun is not appealing; however, others do want to run marathons for the excitement of a race or to prove to themselves that they can do it. For many reasons, runners are on board to hit the pavement, whether it is for the challenge or for the numerous health benefits that come along with it, including weight loss and fitness. Because of the positive effects of running, the negative aspects of running long distances are sometimes overlooked. Before deciding to

“There is no flag large enough to cover the shame of killing innocent people.” Someone, well, some animal, that represents this quote is Harambe. Harambe is a hero. Is a gorilla who lives in a zoo. On a warm May afternoon, he was shot. On that morning in the beautiful Cincinnati Zoo a terrible series of events happened. A young three-year-old child, while being unsupervised by a parent, plummeted several feet into Harambe’s moat. Dian Fossey stated, “Gorillas were hardly ever violent. For the most

As I take yet another step, I feel my foot get wet with the freezing cold water of a lake in Ontario during the time when the leaves are changing to a more beautiful state, in preparation for their departure from the trees. With each new movement forward, the liquid moves farther up my leg. Pretty soon, I can no longer come into contact with the ground. I realize now that even though I could turn back to the land, where I am most comfortable and at ease, that I will not. The inability to touch the

are out there to save lives. All wearing our purple shirts that unite us as one. Always having each other's backs. Running the 5ks, 10ks, half marathons, and full blown marathons. All 26.2 miles of them. Biking hundreds of miles. Completing Ironmans, triathlons, relays, and tours. All over the world. Asking everyone to help. To donate. Selflessly. Never giving up. The struggle of facing the miles seems to symbolize the pain those with blood cancer go through. Because they can keep fighting, we can

We are all human, and it is only human nature to want to want to look your best and present yourself in the most becoming way possible. All of us at one point in our lives have wanted to change something about our appearance, if not we have entertained the thought at the very least. We live in a society and culture today that puts a tremendous amount of significance on the importance of the body. Not only from a health and wellness perspective, but more along the lines of having a strong desire