Marathon

“The Boston Marathon bombing terrorist attack that took place a short distance from the finish line of the Boston Marathon on April 15, 2013. A pair of homemade bombs detonated in the crowd watching the race, killing 3 people and injuring more than 260” (Boston Marathon Bombing). Many people were hurt, physically or mentally, by this attack. Because of this the bombing lead to the all out lockdown and manhunt in the boston area. The act of terrorism committed by the Tsarnaev brothers will forever

Boston Marathon Bombing The day was absolutely beautiful, sunny with decent temps which made for perfect running condition for the runners during the 117th Boston Marathon, and event held on Patriot’s day to commemorate the battle of Lexington and Concord that had started the Revolutionary War in 1775. 23,000 runners lined up at the starting line in the city of Hopkinton, the first wave of runners started at 9:32. At approximately 2:49 p.m. is when 2 bombs went off, at least 5,600 people still racing

The Boston Marathon has been going on for over 117 years and became the oldest annual marathon. It’s held in Boston, Massachusetts. On April 13, 2015, there were about 23,000 runners at the beginning of the race and by the time the bomb went off at 2:49, there were more than 5,600 runners. The bomb killed three spectators and wounded more than 260 more people. Sixteen people lost their legs. The suspects who were discovered were Dzhokhar Tsarnaev and Tamerlan Tsarnaev. Dzhokhar was 19 years old

Well, where do I start from? The beginning I guess. An email from Cousin Tunde last October asking if I was interested in running the London marathon for International Needs UK, and my initial trepidation and me thinking, why not? I started looking at training plans and reading around the effort it would take to prepare for a full marathon, then had a discussion with my family who were very supportive and encouraged me to go for it. I chose a 24-week training plan because I just couldn't deal with

The Boston Marathon has been a life changing event for athletes and non-athletes. In hopes of winning or just finishing common people join the event. These people train year around to exceed high expectations of competing. However, people do not expect to become injured during the event. First aid must become ready for any event to occur at the Marathon. Unfortunately, the Boston Marathon was bombed causing people to suffer from fatal or life threatening injuries. Fortunately, first aid along with

When running a half marathon for the first time, with an opportunity to quit at ten miles, the option to fail at a goal you have set is an easy thing to do. The night before my first half marathon, I was having second thoughts about my ability to be able to complete what seemed like an impossible feat, but I kept telling myself no matter what, I was going to run it. I had set a goal and I was determined to accomplish it. At the start of my run, my nerves were going crazy, but once the first three

Thank You Lord! I finished the Lone Star half Marathon in 2 hours & 37 minutes. Not exactly my best time, but I still have a attitude of gratitude! During these 2 hours and 37 minutes one has plenty of time to reflect on their life, and what has transpired to get them to this very moment. I never dreamed that I would be ruining at all especially in a half marathon. I am grateful to God that I am able, healthy and most of all SOBER! You see 7 years ago this month I finally decided to give my will

appreciates the runners.” -Neil Weygandt. The Boston Marathon. A marathon that is an American tradition and has been ran for the last 119 years. It is one of the major parts of the Boston and American year. It is a part of which makes America great. The strength it takes to finish the marathon is exemplary of the American strength. We are a strong country and it’s going to take a lot to break us. These are all of the major reasons running the Boston Marathon is on my bucket list. It will take many years

Running a marathon at only 17 years old taught me that the strongest supplements a person needs are determination and motivation. The largest development of mindset and the confirmation of my future career came from when I chose to vicariously run 26.2 miles for the person who inspires me the most; my mother. When I was younger, my mother ran the Chicago Marathon twice. After her diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis in 2013, she still continued to attempt to run and walk despite her immense pain. She

Nico Poalillo 9/11/14 The Battle of Marathon and The Battle of Salamis The Battles of Marathon and Salamis each play an extremely important in early Greek History for many reasons. They were not only battles in which the Greeks showed their military prowess, but they were both battles which if lost, the future of Greece would most likely have been changed forever. On this day, September 11th in the year 490 BC, off of the Eastern Coast of Greece, a fleet of ships was amassing in the distance headed