A few days ago, as I was preparing for travel, an unexpected opportunity arose to change my flight itinerary. This was a welcome change because of more convenient flight times and a layover city that allowed for a visit with family and friends. As I pondered the blessings afforded by this sequence of events, I […]
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The sport of competitive running has been around for centuries, beginning in Ancient Greece in 776 B.C. It began with sprints, and then later on, marathons were added. Since that time, sprint races have attracted even more anticipation and hype. This is due to the prestige of being labeled the world’s fastest male or female.
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During my time as a cadet, we had night excursions where designated squads engaged in mock battles. Moving and operating undetected was paramount to gaining an advantage over the enemy. The best-laid plans became useless if the opponent detected them at an inopportune time. This meant that you had to be able to function in
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During my teenage and young adult years, I was an avid sports fan. I would have my VCR (Video Cassette Recorder for the younger ones who have no idea what that is) set to record games and also buy the newspapers when my team won, to preserve the history of the occasion. I followed and
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Christmas is a wonderful time of year, with an emphasis on goodwill, time spent with family and friends, and plenty to eat and drink, all in a festive atmosphere. However, for many, the most distinctive and anticipated aspect of the Christmas season is the giving and receiving of gifts. As a child, opening gifts on
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Sports is a billion-dollar industry in which much time, effort, and, of course, money are invested. As with any investment, a return is expected. The ultimate goal is to win. When a team or individual is winning, all is well with the world. When losing is the result, not so much. As an older sports
As a youngster, I was a particularly picky eater. My meat could not touch my rice, nor could my vegetables touch my gravy. My food items were required to stand on their own merit to gain my approval. No mixing. No mingling. I attribute this idiosyncrasy to a special plate I had as a toddler
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I remember, as a young boy, watching the popular game show at the time, ‘Let’s Make a Deal’, on TV. This show placed participants in positions where they would be tempted to take risks, giving up an item of value they were sure to win to choose what was unknown behind a door. The comical
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As one who wasn’t blessed with athletic prowess, I was deeply invested in the abilities my youngest brother demonstrated during his primary school days running track. I was always immensely nervous as he waited at the starting line for the race to begin. One year, during the annual primary school athletic championships, he placed first
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Recently, the Track and Field World Championships were held in Tokyo, Japan. The event concluded, as is customary with the relays. These relay races bring an added level of excitement and intrigue, as strategy, teamwork, and coordination are just as crucial as speed in winning. Once again, the races did not fail to produce high-stakes drama as ‘favorites’ struggled to accomplish
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