2 . Last year, I decided to challenge myself and signed up for a 5-kilometer race. I had never run that distance before and I knew it would require a lot of training. I know yoga (瑜伽) is good for our health.     1     I decided to have a try.

As a runner, I had always struggled with tight muscles. So I spent a few minutes every day doing specific yoga poses.     2     Not only did this reduce my risk of injury, but it also made my runs more comfortable and enjoyable.

Another significant benefit is improved balance. Yoga poses have helped me develop better balance.     3     Better balance has also improved my overall performance, making me a more efficient and effective runner.

    4     It encourages me to focus on my breath and be present in the moment. I have found it is an excellent way to develop emotional resilience (柔韧性), a skill to bring into your running routine.

As I started to practice mindfulness during yoga, I noticed that I was better able to stay focused during my runs. I wouldn’t get lost in my thoughts or distractions any more. Instead, I could stay present and focused on my form and breath. This has made my runs more enjoyable.     5    

As a runner, it’s essential to take care of your body and mind, and yoga can help you do that.

4 . A photo of a Kentucky coal miner with his family at a college basketball game is going viral (疯狂传播). The photo shows Michael McGuire and his son sitting in the stands at the University of Kentucky Wildcats game on Saturday. McGuire is still wearing his work uniform and his face and arms are covered in black coal dust, which makes him different from others.

Kentucky’s head coach John Calipari put the picture online and expressed admiration for McGuire’s hard work and love for his son.

“My family’s American dream started in a Clarksburg, WV coal mine, so this picture hits home, ” Calipari wrote. “From what I’ve been told, after his shift, he raced to be with his son and watch our team. I don’t know who this is, but I have tickets for him and his family at Rupp to be treated as VIPs!”

McGuire had not yet been identified at that point, but Kentucky fans quickly found him and connected the coach with the family.

MeGuire’s wife, Mollie, replied on social media with a photo she had taken at the game. She wrote: “My amazing husband started his day at 4:45 am that morning and worked all day and then drove straight to the arena to meet us and enjoy the game with our son! We are truly blessed with such an amazing man! We love our coal miner. ”

McGuire told local station WKYT that he didn’t want to miss his son Easton’s first basketball experience. He said Easton had a good time.

Coach Calipari said he hopes McGuire will be a lesson for his players. “I talked to my guys about it. It’s just a great lesson, and I showed them the picture yesterday of Michael and his son. I talked about hard, tiring work that’s honorable work, adding that he made time for his son, even when he knew he couldn’t shower. It didn’t matter what he looked like. He just wanted to be with his son,” Calipari said.