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Show T1 - tea V WEDN ESDflVr FEBRUARY 320 o times out of 10, he or she q think less of you for asking Wow, you dont look someone w ho would be in( 1J( military. This is one I have personal experienced quite a bit, and frankly, it makes people lo and sound ignorant. I dont think much of it, bn those are the kinds of com- ments you keep to yourself because it makes you look Service me, bers come in all shapes, col and sizes. small-minde- We celebrate our veterans on Veterans Day, but people sometimes ask veterans insensitive questions Multimedia reporter Breanna Opdahl veterans should clear of steer asking says people inappropriate questions BY BRE OPDAHL breannaopdahl ? Tweet to DianaFossettDSN f ; ' ; your favorite running tips that youd like to share. rassment you dont know you have coming. Youre welcome in advance. So, is basic training hard? Axe you serious? What kind of question is that? j Being in the military is a blessing and a curse. i Crazy cool to ask, then, for you it probably would be. benefits, However, if youre reading this article, you might actually wonder, so Ill tell you: Its actually a huge let down. The hardest part of basic training or boot camp is putting up with the idiots to your left and right who constantly get the entire platoon in trouble because they cant even seem to breathe right. job protection, serving the country, and no lines for the bathrooms or showers if youre a female, are only a few perks. However, the cons are waking up early, the game, and answering questions from civilians about what military life is like. So, heres a list of stuff you want to know and say to military members past and present but shouldnt ask or say. This will save you a ton of embar- huny-up-and-w- If youre thoughtless enough Yeah, waking up at 4:45 am. isnt a walk in the park at first, but you get a lovely wake up call from your drill sergeants, making you up and at em in LETTERS TO THE EDITOR DIANA t FOSSETT Send letters to the editor to , DixieSundixie.edu. Letters ' to the editor are accepted , and may be published in the newspaper andor dixiesun- news.com. The guidelines i for letters are as follows: f Diana FossettDSN I i Running is possibly the major. Letters are subject to editing for length, style and highlight of my day. I get that running isnt everyones cup of tea, and plenty of acquaintances tell me they only run because something is chasing them. However, while running isnt a prerequisite to living healthily, running is one of the most accessible ways to workout. grammar. Letters consisting of inaccurate, libelous or highly offensive content will not be published Letters should be submitted to dixiesundixie edu in the body of the email, not an attachment. Letters become property of Dixie Sun News and may be published in any format. Dixie Sun News encourag- es a lively discussion on its website among its readers. Dixie Sun News does not edit comments However, an editor will not post any comments that are libelous or vulgar. I bet you could kick my ass, huh? One of the most major misconceptions is that all service members are trained at an advanced level of hand-to-hacombat. There are definitely people in the military who could lay you out with one swoop. We refer to them as special forces, MARSOC, SEALs and rangers, and any of the other elite forces. A regular Joe could probably still put up a decent fight, but the majority of soldiers do not have that Hollywood style of crazy warrior ninja skills you think they do. Have you ever killed any Gear Now when I call running accessible, I mean it. You really dont need high-en- d gear to get out the door and go. What I recommend is comfortable clothes. Whether you run outside, in a gym, or on your treadmill at home, comfort is king when it comes to running. Be mindful of where you rub because chafing is not fun. And, ladies, be picky when it comes to sports bras. If its not keeping you from bouncing, then your sports bra isnt doing its job. The only running essential you should spend more skin-on-sk- in money on are your running shoes. Now, I cant say there is the perfect shoe for everyone. I would recommend a specialty running store, as the employees there typically have a better knowledge of how to help you. A good local store I recommend is the St. George Running Center. Training It can be intimidating to start running, and, without a plan to guide you, running can feel pointless and discouraging without marks to show improvement. For the beginner runner, I would highly recommend an online training program called Couch to 5k. This training plan alternates between cycles, and eases the beginner into the running gently. I went through this plan with a friend who never ran more than the mile runs required in high school, and by the end of the k prowe ran a cess, 5k together. However, if you are a little more confident in your fitness, another online training program that may suit you would be Hal Higdons half marathon plans. If you can run at least three miles fairly comfortably, then these plans could work for you. Also, these training plans run-wa- lk nine-wee- Arent you afraid you'll g one? Im pretty sure most of you know better, yet some still ask. One of three things is going to deployed or whatever?" Heres the thing: We didnt take an oath to not deploy. Thats why we joined the mi happen. A: The veteran is going to be brutally honest with you and include all the goiy details. Youll get your answer and tary, and you decided somor after high schooli ewhere in wasnt for you. Most slick sleeves, which is an Army term for someone without a deployment patch, are eager to deploy. The the opportunity to sit through an extremely awkward period of time with no idea how to respond. Heres a hint: If he or she is telling you after you ask, the veteran is not looking for your sympathy or empathy. You asked and the service reasons vary. The brotheihoo: experience, excitement and J member told. opportunity to do our part air become part of history are al reasons why we enlisted. Just like any other group B: You will ask a veteran who has and bring up painful people, veterans cannot be lumped into one big categor memories he or she doesnt want to five through again. C: Youll ask a service member who hasnt. Although theres no negative repercus- There are a good chunk a veterans out there who com care less about this entire list o! sion for this scenario, eight accessible way 1 Submissions should be no longer than 250 words and must be well written. Writers must include name, phone number and email address. Students should also include year in school, hometown and no time. Coffee? Who needs it when you have an angry instructor with a megaphone? d. However, avoiding these ques tions altogether is never gomj to make you look stupid. 10 I recommended are free online with associated apps that you have the option to purchase. ) i Nutrition I hit my highest weight last May. I absolutely hated how I felt, how nothing fit me anymore, and I was determined to lose weight. To be clear, weight loss is 80 percent diet change and 20 percent exercise. And, really, you can lose weight without any exercise. However, for overall fitness, I would recommend combining diet with exercise. There is a myth that runners need to have a carbohydrate-heavy diet. Carbs are short-terfor great fuel, but chowing down on pasta and bread isnt necessary. Instead, focus on eating less processed food. You will be hungrier as you run more regularly, but dont eat everything in sight. Bulk up on vegetables, but dont neglect your protein. Youll find its more satisfying. Also, dont worry about workout specialized edibles, like energy gels and other types of energy supplements. I never bother unless I m going out for a few hours of running. m Cost Depending on what youre - e A. t a A nf i $ t . ! t V Running shoes can be an expensive part of running. Opinion E Diana Fossett says good shoes are essential to be a successfi runner willing to spend, running can be a cheap hobby or an expensive one. I tend to like to sign up for races, and depending on the event, it can cost me anywhere from $5 to $70. But it is not necessary for success. The main reason I would recommend signing up for a running event would be to give yourself a goal to work toward. As for purchasing running gear like shorts, tops, socks and shoes, I really only recommend spending on your shoes, as your feet will be the ones taking the beating from running. But for my shorts and tank tops, Walmart and Target gear has seen me through hundreds of miles and is still holding up strong. As I have gotten in running and ing to do longer distances have built on my base like a running ID bracelet, reflective vestfr morning runs, washed aa iPod, and beaten up of headphones. It depends how much you want to invest into runnir as Ive found running a highly customizable sport And in less than a year, 35 pounds lighter and "d be running my first Feb. 13. So you coul say Ive found a goodrdL on my running investffle111 I wish you the best of lu on your running journey hope youll wish me luck too. more-volve- sever-pair- s I mara-tho- |