So check this out: I am the favorite pro of a 14 year old runner and she did a story about me for her P.E. class (see below). Kinda think PE shouldn’t have papers, just, you know, exersise, but whatever, this kid doesn’t need it since she is super active and wicked fast. She is my coaches daughter. Its one of those milestones where you live and train long enough to run with your or your friends kids. For all those families out there fighting for family time (and fitness) I highly recomend the group trail run, even the dog can get in on it (see pic, Brooke, me and coraline about to go run with her dad and Christine). Check your ego at the door however because getting dropped by a kid is awesomely cruel. … Brooke Ortel 11-5-09 P.E.Pro. Athlete
The athlete I chose to do my report on is someone I am lucky enough to know personally. I have known John Hirsch all my life and I am constantly inspired. Not only is John a ridiculously fast and efficient racer; he is also a coach of 22 athletes and works as a public defender in New York City. In addition, John works as head coach for a running team that raises money for people fighting cancer. (This job requires him to write online training programs for 292 other athletes, aside from the 22 he coaches one on one.)
As you can probably tell from his jobs, John is kind, smart, and compassionate. He recently took in a rescue dog and has been a loyal friend to my family, especially my dad. John is also a hilarious and fun training partner. A few weeks ago, I went for an extremely fun trail run with my dad and John Hirsch. We had a really great time and John was ultra-encouraging to me. Besides, as my dad pointed out, how many 14 year olds get the chance to run with a professional athlete?
John is a professional triathlete, which means he races frequently and trains—all the time. A training week for John is up to 40 hours at peak including 20,000+ yards of swimming, 350 miles of cycling, and 70 miles of running, not to mention strength training and yoga.
Not only is he a pro triathlete, but he is an Ironman racer extraordinaire. (In case you’re wondering, an Ironman is a brutal triathlon in which you swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles, and then run a marathon—26.2 miles.) This entails amazing amounts of strength, devotion to the sport, and ENDURANCE! John says two of his favorite things about being a pro are: one, “eating 5,000 to 10,000 calories a day!” and “doing what I love.”
In conclusion, John Hirsch is my favorite professional athlete, a good training partner (when he is willing to slow down!), and one of my role models. I admire him for one, being an amazing triathlete, two, his work ethic in training and his Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
couldn’t agree more. nice pic too.
Aw ya cut off the last sentence!! What’s the 3rd thing???
That’s really cool
She is a good writer!! Nice article!!!
aww..that was well written…she forgot to say that you are like a tornado..in a good way!