The article I chose
consisted of tips and information on how to prevent board rash from surfing. Firstly,
it explains how surf wax is made and how it prevents a burn from a surf board.
It explains how it is formed with beeswax or paraffin. These substances work
effectively to prevent rashes by making it harder for people to slip off their
board. Unfortunately, the wax can cause irritation on the skin by the repeated
friction. The most common areas of the rash being, the stomach or rib cage
area, armpit, or inner thighs. The burn
occurs during the most movement of the surfer like paddling, holding onto the
board with your thighs, and constantly sitting up and laying on the board.
The author then goes
into detail on a product, Naked Surf. This treatment prevents, relieves and
heals the swelling and pain of the board rash. It moisturizes, places a
protective barrier in the skin, and then reduces the symptoms of the burn. And
finally, this product is safe for the environment.
In my opinion I
believe this was a well written article. It gives background information on why
people get this burn, while providing tips and unbiased opinions of individuals
who surf and have tried various techniques of treatment. It shows the reader how
common the rash is, but the science and experiments that verified the success
of the product.
http://www.surfscience.com/topics/gear-and-equipment/surf-training-products/how-to-beat-board-rashwith-science
-Amy Jarvis
Didn't know you could get a burn form surfing. Good article sums up everything thing that is important and leaves the unnecessary bits out of the summary.
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Father Knows Best
ReplyDelete"How an irish priest became the guru of Kenyan running"
By: Ed Caesar
Rating 3/4
An irish priest takes runners in Kenya to become an undeniable competitor at the olympics.
In this article by Ed Caesar, it is about a man who was a former priest and now goes by the name Brother Colm O'Connell. O'Connell who was a former teacher has taken running in Kenya to a whole other level. Since first coaching he has won 26 world championships and 4 gold medals. His most recent gold medal was David Rudisha coming first in the 800m run. In the article it says how the runners feel about O'Connell as a mentor. They respond by saying how if it weren't for him then they wouldn't be who they are today. They said how he was like a father to them. Throughout the article it is mostly about O'Connells life and how he got to where he is today.
This article has made me think about how one person can change a lot of things. it just takes the willingness to stick with it. i learned that its not like o'connell was doing anything different. He was just persistent with his practices and making sure they wee doing the maximum each time they were practicing. This has inspired me to believe that one guy changed Kenya running from being just above average to becoming one of the olympics toughest competitors because of one guy.
Citation:
1) http://www.outsideonline.com/fitness/running/road-running/Father-Knows-Best-20120801.html?page=all
2) outside magazine, august 2012 (in the library at nelson)
3) "The Irish Priest Who Trains Olympic Gold Medalists | Road Running Fitness Plans and Advice | OutsideOnline.com ." Adventure Travel, Gear, and Fitness | OutsideOnline.com . N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Apr. 2013. .
By: Kyle Rotterman