was to compete in the John Muir Woods Marathon. I decided to run this marathon because running has always been a passion of mine‚ and I wanted to take it to the next level and compete in an official marathon. In training for the marathon‚ I learned self discipline‚ endurance‚ and how to have stamina. I also learned‚ that a marathon (26.2 miles) is a lot longer than it actually seems! I was able to raise a total of $336.20 towards the Danny Zabicki Foundation. Running a marathon was both the
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History subject Jake Consulta student Mr. Simon teacher Grade: 12 Blockade Running Activities Things done by Bahamians and Southerners as part of Blockade running activities. At the time of the American Civil War‚ The Bahamas was involved in a few activities. One such activity that the Bahamas took part in was Blockade Running. Besides cotton‚ other articles in Nassau awaiting shipment were Confederate uniforms‚ ammunition‚ guns‚ medicines‚ salt and various luxuries. These items
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were completely ignoring my feelings and questions. My opinions and feelings meant nothing to them because they made the choice on their own. I was a Essay on Moving Away Moving away from all of your best friends can be a real tragedy in a sixteen-year-old teenagers life. It ’s hard to get up and go eight hundred miles away from everyone you know and everything you grew up around. I had this happen to me about three years ago and it is the largest change I have ever had to adjust to in my life
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Reflects The Cycles of Life To Keats‚ nature was the playground for the five senses. By leaving the urban life in London and going out into nature‚ Keats was able to fully live in the moment and enjoy the sensuality of nature. Nature balanced the scales of Keats’ life by providing solitude‚ inspiration and beauty in contrast to his urban world that was the backbone of his social life. In addition‚ nature mirrored the natural cycles of human life in Keats’ work. Keats’ relationship to nature was
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“Running is the greatest metaphor for life‚ because you get out of it what you put into it.” Oprah Winfrey came up with this empowering quote that actually holds true to running. Over the past few years there has been a peak of people starting to call themselves runners. It has been proven by researchers that even doing a minimum amount of running can potentially provide several health benefits. From preventing the common cold to helping someone fit into their jeans two sizes too small‚ running
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lost myself or don’t know what to do‚ I run. Running takes all my fears and stress away. It brings an upbeat and captivated sensibility. I love the awareness of the different seasons when I run. I see new things and I’m able to explore. Going into the distance and not looking back. Feeling little streams roll down my face. My lungs inflating in and out‚ as I try to catch my breathe. My heart racing‚ pounding against my chest keeps me going. I believe running allows me to be adapted and secure. My legs
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The Running Dream Did you know‚ about 75% of amputations are caused by diabetes? In the book‚ “The Running Dream” by Wendelin Van Draanen‚ a bright young girl‚ Jessica‚ had lost her leg. But she falls in the other 25%. She had lost her leg due to a car accident caused by a drunk driver. Jessica has to learn how to live with one leg for a while then get past the fear of being different. Her family tries to help but they are being overbearing‚ but her family’s efforts bring her comfort. Jessica
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The Role Of Nature In Romantic Poetry Focusing On Wordsworth‚Keats And Shelley Statement Of Problem Many english literature students‚when faced with romantic poetry due to lack of familiarity the importance and place of nature in romantic poetry ‚don`t understand deeply.therfore‚this study attempts to highlight the role of nature in romanticism for English literature students. Purpose In the present study an attempt has been made to investigate the role of nature and it`s effects on the romantic
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Merci” In his poem‚ “La Belle Dame Sans Merci‚” John Keats has emphasized the literary elements of structure‚ speaker‚ and imagery to create a story reminiscent of courtly love from the medieval era where the knight errant suffers for the love of the beautiful‚ mysterious and unattainable mistress. In the early nineteenth century‚ an interest in the ballad of earlier centuries was sparked by the romantic poets of the time‚ of which John Keats was one‚ and his poem‚ “La Belle Dame sans Merci‚”
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Running For Executive Board “All students interested in running for Executive Board‚ go to room 109‚” the announcement repeated for the hundredth time that week . Well‚ I guess it’s now or never‚ I thought to myself. Since sign-ups started‚ I had been arguing whether I should try out for the school’s Student Executive Board. Today is the day‚ I told myself. No more going back and forth on whether I should sign-up for something I believe in. Even if I lose against the so-called popular kids
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