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    One question runners have is whether they should use running shoes‚ or if shoes designed for other kinds of exercise will work. It is important to consider the advantage of running shoes in the context of shoe design tailored to a certain kind of exercise. The motion of a particular sport is what drives the design of a shoe that will best support the athlete performing the exercise. Running differs from walking in several ways. While walking‚ humans push off the side of their feet while keeping

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    Ever since I was a kid I’ve been afraid of empty spaces. I would put random objects all around my house to try and fill the empty spaces: a notebook in the corner of the dining room‚ a teddy bear in the middle of the kitchen‚ a tissue box in the hallway. My parents took me to a doctor because they thought I had OCD. But‚ no‚ that was not the reason for my behavior‚ for my fear. No‚ it was the result of an incident that happened 17 years ago. An incident I try so hard to forget but still remember

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    most important thing that your body needs during running any amount is oxygen‚ that’s where VO2max comes into play. VO2max is “the volume of oxygen a person can consume in one minute as he or she exercises at maximum exertion” (paragraph 4). With Team NOVA‚ their VO2max levels were measured before and after their nine months of training; and they were dramatically better after. It’s not the VO2max levels that help with receiving enough oxygen when running‚ it is merely an indicator. The amount of red

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    All is Well in Land of “The Lion King” In the article‚ All’s Not Well in Land of “The Lion King‚” by Margaret Lazarus‚ the author over exaggerates an animated classic‚ investigating as to whether or not the movie is politically correct and morally right. The essay examines and stereotypes the movie‚ and comes to various misguided conclusions. Lazarus defines the hyenas and the lion‚ Scar symbolic‚ and declares that Disney already has gays and blacks ruining the “natural order.” She also draws to

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    Several internet sites that discuss Margaret Atwood’s "The Resplendent Quetzal" believe the story is about the happiness and love of a couple being destroyed due to losing a child. For example‚ DedicatedWriters says “the Resplendent Quetzal‚ portrays a married couple‚ Sarah and Edward‚ whose marriage has become dysfunctional since their child’s death at birth."I believe the death of the child did cause problems to their relationship‚ however‚ I think there were always problems in their relationship

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    Marshawn Lynch is the best Running Back in the NFL By Drew Roth If you know football‚ you all redly know what I am going to talk about. I think he is the best running back in the NFL because he does not wait for a block he go throw the people that tries to tackle. I am writing an essay on Marwan lynch is the best running back in the NFL. I will tell you how much pro bowls super bowls and what teams he was on. In the essay. I will prove that he is the best running back in the NFL. The name he is

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    Dream Night Empty Skies Follow Heavy Rains Most children want to have a pet to take care of‚ and I was no different. But now‚ at 20 years old‚ I want such a friend more than ever. I hummed softly to myself as I strolled the sidewalk‚ avoiding the shallow puddles from the morning rain. Perhaps it was the inherent loneliness of a solo walk‚ or maybe it was that I’d passed the pet shelter a block back. If I had such a friend‚ I could go on these walks with a smile. I could act like I was having a conversation

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    1 “Perspectives on Barefoot Running versus Shod Running”. The thesis statement is‚ “When looking at the overwhelming evidence for and against barefoot running‚ many of the experts would agree that running without shoes is beneficial for injury prevention‚ while other experts disagree and argue the risks are too great attempting to run without shoes.” The purpose in the first paragraph is clear in that the author explains as to why the ideas of whether barefoot running is beneficial and presents both

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    Cool Runnings Essay BEYONCE! Great now that I have your attention I would like to talk about “Cool Runnings”. “Cool Runnings” is a movie about a Jamaican bobsledding team who wants to make it to the Olympics‚ the team shows support and are honest towards each other. Honesty and Support are characteristics I believe my fellow AVID peers and I demonstrate. If these characteristics helped the Jamaican team achieve their goals‚ I can also use them to achieve my dreams and goals. For instance

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    during my junior year of high school‚ I began taking the sport more seriously after realizing my potential in running with the top 8 girls on the team. This season was also unlike most seasons that I had ever experienced because I felt healthier and faster. Because of this I had the hopes of qualifying for Districts. To achieve this goal‚ I went beyond what was expected of me by running every Saturday to incorporate extra mileage in my training and

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