Tag Archives: Endurance

In the entryway of my mother’s house hangs a beautiful picture of a waterfall surrounded by trees.  You’d never know the picture was made up of hundreds of puzzle pieces unless you examined the picture up close. One thousand small jig saw puzzle pieces, precisely fitted together with seams lined up perfectly, create ...

“On your marks…Get set…BANG!” The gun resounded and echoed through the surroundings of the meet while spectators cheered on with enthusiastic encouragement towards the runners of the 1500 meter. Running this middle distance race takes “endurance”, “quick speed”, “proper form” and “mental focus” (Livestrong.com). According to Coach Jay Johnson, anyone ...

If you caught the news Thursday night, you probably heard that Lady Antebellum’s tour bus caught fire while traveling along Interstate 30 in Garland, Texas. According to reports, the country music crew was heading to the American Country Music Awards, where they are scheduled to perform, when the bus transporting ...

Two years ago, I decided to tackle one of the items on my bucket list, running a 5K.  After talking to other runners, it was suggested that if I really wanted to finish the race well, I should invest in a trainer.  Before I knew it, I was training 5-6 ...

Winter, spring, summer and autumn, four seasons, each offering something unique to behold.  Spring brings forth new life and new beginnings as the flowers begin to grow and bears awaken from their long slumber.  Summer is a time where everything is in full bloom and life just seems to cruise ...