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The Dream Team- Rowan Rugby

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Rowan Rugby has been on an impressive winning streak starting out the season 3-0 with the wins coming from a 91-0 win against TCNJ, a 68-0 win against Lehigh, and a 24-0 win against IUP. They are really doing big things this season they are dominating and the games aren’t even close. In three games they haven’t even allowed the team to score a point yet. They think this is a collective effort and the team seems to be a cohesive unit headed into the stretch of the season. “I can’t single out an individual player,” said Coach Kurt Gruber when asked who has been his best player so far in the season. “The forwards and the backs have both played well and have both put out a great effort week in and week out.” The team plays like a team is supposed to play and that is together. But what do you tell a team that blows out a team 91-0? How do you stay composed during times like this when everything seems to be going your way? The team is very confident. “I don’t think we can lose

Trainer Spotlight- Daysjia Black

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Daysjia Black is a Junior here at Rowan.   Her major is athletic training and she has been working at the Rowan Rec Center for over a year now as a personal trainer.   She is originally from Jersey City, NJ but has been greatly enjoying her time here at Rowan, even if it has been really busy. Why did you pick athletic training as your major? All throughout middle school and high school I as involved in sports.   I also however had asthma.   I remember once during a cheerleading competition I had an asthma attack and the first person to come help me were athletic trainers.   This had a big impact on me and influenced me into looking into what athletic trainers do and how they help people.   This made me realize that I wanted to help others too. What is your favorite part about being a personal trainer? My favorite part of being a personal trainer is influencing the lives of my clients. I get to help the make better choices and improve their lifestyles. What is

How to Become a Runner (Even if You Hate Running)

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                Running at least 10 minutes per day has extraordinary benefits. Not only can it help you maintain your weight but just one mile a day can help improve your entire cardiorespiratory system, making everyday tasks a lot easier. Running also lowers blood pressure, the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and strokes. Running has been even shown to help prevent some types of cancer! However running can be hard, especially when you’re not used to it. So let’s start now! No more excuses. Below is a bunch of tips that will ensure next time you step on the treadmill or pavement you’ll feel prepared, confident, and excited for your run! Forget the past !  You may have had bad experiences with running in the past, time to let that go! It’s time to start a new leaf don’t let the past discourage you. Set a realistic goal   If you haven’t been running recently, set an acheiveable goal like “This week I’m going to run a total of