Blog 21: Independent Component 2

Content: 

LITERAL
(a) “I, Bobbie Rodriguez, affirm that I completed my independent component which represents 30 hours of work.”
(b) Since my main focus for my second independent component was to research how, and if diet effects your training I used a few articles and books about dieting. One that I found particularly helpful was Runners World, The Runner's Diet: The Ultimate Eating Plan That Will Make Every Runner (and Walker) Leaner, Faster, and Fitter. I found this book to be especially helpful because it helps you find a place to start and it target every type of runner and dieter. I found it easy to revolve my independent component around the concepts in this book, such as reducing quick energy snacks.
(c) 43.5 hours
(d) For my independent component I researched different types of running diets and created a dieting plan to use on myself. I wanted to see if I noticed a change in training. I began by creating a log of what I already eat. I did this for about 2 weeks, by doing this I was able to see where my wholes were according to my research and make the correct changes. Once I knew what I needed to change, I created a meal plan using my dietary knowledge. I did this for about 2 more weeks, in addition to my training. Since I am not currently training for a race, my training intensity was less.

INTERPRETIVE 
Here are a few photos from my diet journal.
These are my logged day from my normal eating habits.

These are the log days from my changed diet.

APPLIED
The purpose of my independent component was to help me understand the importance of a runner's diet. By the end of my 30 hours, I realized that even though it is important to eat healthy it's not crucial. When I changed my diet, I noticed that at first I was always hungry, but as the month progressed I noticed how much more energy I had while running. However, it did not actually improve my training. Yea, it gave me more energy and I felt better but I did not feel like it quite answered my EQ. By doing this independent component I realize that it's not going to be one of my answers. Now I know for sure, and from personal experience that running while on a specific "runners diet" does not actually improve your overall marathon running abilities. I found it was more valuable to those who want to lose weight while running. Which was not my overall goal.

Blog 20: 3 column

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B0ScZ3XdhqYicjdWTkFPSlM3YmM/edit?usp=sharing

Blog 19: Senior Project and ESLRs

Content:

1.  What ESLR have you excelled in most in your senior project? 
I feel like I have excelled most in Effective Communicator.

2.  Please explain why you think you have excelled in this ESLR.
I feel that I can effectively communicate with experts in my field during my interviews. I can always ask follow up questions to get more out of the interviewee and keep the mood light by making them laugh and feel comfortable.

3.  Provide evidence from your senior project to support your claim 

I got AEs on all of my interviews so far.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/15u-plZiRQdBwWKJf3863k4cnPLNTqOOh6GSeV23H4xc/edit?usp=sharing

Blog 18: 2-Hour Meeting Answer #3

Content:

1.  What is your essential question?
What is key to completing a marathon as an intermediate runner?

2.  What is your third answer to your essential question (write your third answer in a complete sentence)?
In order for an intermediate runner to complete a marathon, they must train in footwear that is specific to them.

3.  What are three details to support or justify your third answer (details are examples or facts)?
- Everyone has different types of feet.
-There are several types of shoes to choose from, such as minimals.
-If you don't wear the correct footwear you may injure yourself which can take you out of running.

4.  What source helped you prove this answer is justified for your essential question?
Mentorship at Run With Us
Interview 3 with Eli Rodriguez

5.  What do you plan to study next and why? 
Diet and more on footwear. I want to look at some stuff other than training and form I feel like this is a good direction to go.

Blog 17: Fourth Interview Question

1. What is key to completing a marathon as an intermediate runner?
2. What are the different runner levels? (beginner, intermediate)
3. What is the average time span someone should train for a marathon?
4. What are some ways to mentally prepare?
5. What kind of goals should you set for yourself?
6. Do you suggest going by Galloways training plan, or Greg McMillen? (Famous marathon trainers)
7. What are your thoughts on the run walk method?
8. What is the most effect type of training in a short period of time?
9. Do you feel aesthetic such as clothing are important for race day? 
10. During training months are there any specific dietary restrictions? Ones that may effect your progress?
11. How much recovery time is needed during training?
12. How much recovery time should you take between races?
13. What kind of milage should a runner do the week before to keep from straining themselves?
14. During training, what are some ways to prevent yourself from hitting the wall during a race?
15. How can you avoid the wall during a race?
16. What are some pacing tips?
17. How important is pacing though a race?
18. Do you think stretching is important for long distance?
19. Can you recommend any stretches?
20. If you train to barefoot run do you think its is okay to do such long distances with out shoes?

Blog 16: 2-hour Meeting Answer #2

1.  What is your essential question?
What is key to completing a marathon?

2.  What is your second answer to your essential question (write your second answer in a complete sentence)?
The key to completing a marathon is to train for 6 months before with a routine that includes long miles, short miles, cross training, and hill repeats. 

3.  What are three details to support or justify your second answer (details are examples or facts)?
-Injuries caused by over training, and going beyond your boundaries.
-Getting in shape for a run in order to finish. You body can't just go out there and run, it can lead to death or heart attack.
-Everybody is different, you have to get to know your body and how it works, no everyone can have a personal trainer.

4.  What source helped you prove this answer is justified for your essential question?
Currently I have been reading Marathon by Jeff Galloway, this was my first introduction to proper marathon training. I am hoping to find other books that have similar training plans.

5.  What do you plan to study next with your second answer and why?  (You would say "I plan to continue my study of answer 2 by doing ____________"?)
I plan to continue my study of answer 2 by researching what makes a good training schedule, as well as how to create your own. I think this is important because once you know how to run properly you need to know how to create something that works for you and your body type. I also find it important to create a plan that you find interesting. This will keep you motivated to run through 6 grueling months.






On Friday February 8th, you will be going into 2-Hour houses.   In your 2-Hour house, each student will be presenting the following:

• Introduction:  Hello, my name is....my senior project topic is..and my essential question is..
• Sponge: Ask the students "What do you know about?"  Call on 2-3 students.  
• Say what your first answer is and then present your second answer
• Provide details to support or justify your second answer*
• Conclude by explaining what you plan to study next with your second answer and why.

*Remember to cite at least one printed source as you present.  Don't wait to the end to tell us your most important sources.  Say during the presentation, "According to..the author and title of the article or book.   If you are going to cite your mentor, cite him or her by saying their name.

Blog 15: Independent Component 2 Plan Approval

CONTENT:
(1) Write a description of what you plan on doing for your independent study component.

For my independent component I would like to train someone else to run a marathon but include a diet portion. While working on my first component I didn't use a diet plan. I can then compare my progress with my subjects progress and see whether or not diet is a viable answer to my essential question. I will train the person up until the project is due, but since it is not a sufficient amount of time to train properly they will probably not complete a formal race. 

(2) Describe in detail how you think your plan will meet the 30 hours work requirement.

I will need to do plenty of additional research on diet and different types of diets. I will have to teach my runner how to adapt each diet, as well as personally train them. I will make them a diet plan and a schedule. And they will keep track of both in a journal. 

(3) How does your independent study component relate your eq?

My eq is, what is key to completing a marathon. Personally I feel diet is very controversial in the running world. But I want to find out whether or not it is important, and if it does make a difference. It can help me come to a possible answer or stray from a not so good answer.