Wednesday, June 4, 2014

The "Mega Earth"

                                    The "Mega Earth"

The "Mega Earth" is known as the planet Kepler 10-C. The planet is a massive solid planet which weighs 17 more times than earth and is about 2.3 times larger than the earth. The planet is located 560 light years from the Earth. Planets as massive as Kepler 10-C should in theory accumulate hydrogen gas and become a gas giant, but this planet is composed of heavy solids. The planet orbits a sun-like star every forty-five days. The Kepler-10 solar system was formed at least 11 billion years ago, suggesting that the heavy solids appeared much earlier than previously suggested.  

Thursday, May 29, 2014

Progress Update

Currently i am running well, i have joined the cross-country team and have progressed well. I am providing an exceptional academic effort and hope to complete my semester with perfect grades.

Thursday, April 24, 2014

Second Race Results

                                 Second Race Results

My second race was located within Santa Monica, the race was a 10 kilometer race. My time was 40:27.

Monday, April 21, 2014

My first Race

                                       My First Race

Sunday, April 13th, 2014 was my first race. The first race was an exhilarating experience. The race  in which i participated was the heart of Los Angeles 5 kilometer race. The race began at eight in the morning. That Sunday i awoke at 5:00 AM, i was rather nervous and confident. When i arrived i registered with my twin and my older brother. When i started i raced off and held the first position for a while until a 21 year old followed by my brother passed me. I sped across the course, but i slowed down and ended with the sixth position and a time of 18:53. I was the first child to finish the race so i felt proud but infuriated that i finished with such a horrible time.

Thursday, April 10, 2014

An Important Personal Trait Within Life

    Student Success Statement
“Kindness is the essence of greatness.”-Joseph B. Wirthlin
What an insightful statement. Kindness is a quality within an individual which is praised by all individuals, if we are kind to others we are favored and renowned among the populace. Our kind actions define us. When we are kind we are esteemed and admired by the individuals within our communities. This admiration provides an individual with a proper reputation and a proper reputation portrays greatness; therefore, kindness prompts admiration. I am a kind person who always attempts to do what is right, i have earned a proper reputation among my peers and instructors. I truly believe that my acts of kindness represent who i am, and my intentions within my life. I attempt to help everyone on order to achieve a sense of fulfilment. As a result of my actions i know i will succeed.

Monday, April 7, 2014

Instructions Toward a Prosperous Career

Student Success Statement
“You will never be a winner if you lose your temper.”-Anonymous

What an insightful statement which allows me to evaluate my actions. The ability to control your emotions during a situation in which you must exhibit control such as an athletic event or an academic event. Your ability to control such emotions allows individuals to perceive you as a capable individual due to the fact that you do not allow your emotions to intervene within a certain situation. I am capable of controlling my emotions during a situation in which emotions can jeopardize your success, such as during a debate, i do not support my claim with irrational arguments,but rather with rational arguments. The inability to control your own temper represents a weakness which must be extinguished in order to succeed within life.

Thursday, March 27, 2014

Common Running Injuries

                          Common Running Injuries

Many common running injuries occur because of a lack of stretching, over-training, lack of proper shoes, and many other actions prompt injury. According to web MD.com the most common running injuries include:
Running injuries usually happen when you push yourself too hard. The way your body moves  also play a role.
You can prevent many of them. Here's how.
1. Runner's knee. This is a common overuse injury. Runner's knee has several different causes. It often happens when your kneecap is out of alignment.
Over time, the cartilage on your kneecap can wear down. When that happens, you may feel pain around the kneecap, particularly when:
  • going up or down stairs
  • squatting
  • sitting with the knee bent for a long time
2. Stress fracture. This is a small crack in a bone that causes pain and discomfort. It typically affects runners in the shin and feet. It's often due to working too hard before your body gets used to a new activity.
Pain gets worse with activity and improves with rest. Rest is important, as continued stress on the bone can lead to more serious injury.
3. Shin splint. This is pain that happens in the front or inside of the lower leg along the shin bone (tibia). Shin splints are common after changing your workout, such as running longer distances or increasing the number of days you run, too quickly.
People with flat feet are more likely to develop shin splints.
Treatment includes:
  • rest
  • stretching exercises
  • slow return to activity after several weeks of healing
4. Achilles tendinitis. This is inflammation of the Achilles tendon. That's the large tendon that attaches the calf to the back of the heel.
Achilles tendinitis causes pain and stiffness in the area of the tendon, especially in the morning and with activity. It is usually caused by repetitive stress to the tendon. Adding too much distance to  your running routine can cause it. Tight calf muscles can also contribute.
Treatment includes:
  • rest
  • icing the area
  • calf stretches
5. Muscle pull. This is a small tear in your muscle, also called a muscle strain. It's often caused by overstretching a muscle. If you pull a muscle, you may feel a popping sensation when the muscle tears.
Treatment includes RICE: rest, ice, compression, and elevation.
Muscle pull commonly affects these muscles:
  • hamstrings
  • quadriceps
  • calf
  • groin
6. Ankle sprain. This is the accidental stretching or tearing of ligaments surrounding the ankle. It often happens when the foot twists or rolls inward. 
Sprains typically get better with rest, ice, compression, and elevating the foot.
7. Plantar fasciitis. An inflammation of the plantar fascia. That's the thick band of tissue in the bottom of the foot that extends from the heel to the toes.
People with tight calf muscles and a high arch are more prone to plantar fasciitis. Although it may be linked to adding activity, plantar fasciitis can also happen without any obvious reason.