25.7 - SpiderMac's task: Get Your Run On!

[Kristina Simon]

25.7 - SpiderMac's task: Get Your Run On!
I love summer! Although I normally opt to get away from crowds and get lost in nature, I also love going to local sporting events like triathlons. The energy in the air combined with the people I meet always inspires me and makes for a memorable day.

For this task, choose TWO different options and read a book for each.

Required: Identify the options when you post.

Option 1: Swim
Read a book with a swimmer on the cover. The swimmer should be a human or human-like creature who is in the water (ex. swimming or treading water), entering the water in some way (ex. diving), or has been in the water (ex. climbing out of a pool). For this option, sun bathers will not work. Ex:

Required: Include the cover when you post.

Option 2: Bike
Read a book from the Best Cycling Books list.
Required: Include the page of the list where your book is found when you post.

Option 3: Run
Read a book with the word “run” in the title or subtitle. Any variation that preserves the meaning is fine (runner, runaway, running, etc).

Option 4: Sag wagon / volunteer
It's helpful to have a good sense of humor when you're part of a support team. For this option, read a book from the Funniest Novels of All Time list.
Required: Include the page of the list where your book is found when you post.

Option 5: Spectator
Read a nonfiction book about an athlete with main page genre "Biography," "Autobiography" or "Memoir." The book you choose does not have to be about a professional athlete but it does need to be clear that the person the book is about is a dedicated athlete. Genre may be stand-alone or embedded.
Ex:

Option 6: Hammock
Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title is found in “Sounds fun but I would rather chill with a good book”. The title of your book must contain three or more words. All words count but subtitles can be ignored. Letters may only be used as often as they appear.
Required: Point out where the letters from the title can be found in the phrase when you post.
Ex: All the Light We Cannot See
A and T in rather
L and W in would
C in chill
S in sounds

[Kai]

Approved

For option 1:


For option 3:


For option 5:

[Kai]

Not approved:

For option 1:

[Kristina Simon]

This thread is now open!

[Dee]

As a fellow triathlete - love this!!

[Donna]

How about You Are an Ironman: How Six Weekend Warriors Chased Their Dream of Finishing the World's Toughest Tr iathlon

It is NONFICTION, & a BIOGRAPHY, but it is about a group of non-professional athtetes who train for triathlons,(not just one person).

[Pia]

For Option 6:

The Life of Elves

Do articles and prepositions count as words?

T in raTher
L in chilL
O in sOunds
E in e in rathEr

Thanks!

[KSMary]

My question is like Donna's, would you accept The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics for Opt 5 about a team of Olympic rowers?

[Dee]

Donna wrote: "How about You Are an Ironman: How Six Weekend Warriors Chased Their Dream of Finishing the World's Toughest Tr iathlon

It is NONFICTION, & a BIOGRAPHY, but it is about a group of n..."

not SpiderMac, but this is a fabulous book (and I ended up bawling by the end)

[Kai]

Donna wrote: "How about You Are an Ironman: How Six Weekend Warriors Chased Their Dream of Finishing the World's Toughest Tr iathlon

It is NONFICTION, & a BIOGRAPHY, but it is about a group of n..."

I'm sorry to keep you waiting. I think that, even though your book is about a group of people, enough of each person's story is told to qualify it for the task. Your book looks great and is approved. Enjoy!

[Kai]

Pia wrote: "For Option 6:

The Life of Elves

Do articles and prepositions count as words?

T in raTher
L in chilL
O in sOunds
E in e in rathEr

Thanks!"

Yes, you are totally good. Articles and prepositions do count as words. Enjoy!

[Pia]

Cindy wrote: "Pia wrote: "For Option 6:

The Life of Elves

Do articles and prepositions count as words?

T in raTher
L in chilL
O in sOunds
E in e in rathEr

Thanks!"

Yes, you are totally good...."

Thanks!

[Kai]

KSMary wrote: "My question is like Donna's, would you accept The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics for Opt 5 about a team of Olympic rowers?"

From the description, it sounds like Boys in the Boat also tells of the individual rowers: "The emotional heart of the story lies with one rower, Joe Rantz," That's enough for me. Your book is approved. Have fun!

[Coralie]

Would you accept Planesrunner for Option 3?

[KSMary]

Cindy wrote: "KSMary wrote: "My question is like Donna's, would you accept The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics for Opt 5 about a team of..."

Wonderful! Thank you!

[Kai]

Coralie wrote: "Would you accept Planesrunner for Option 3?"

Yes, that's good for option 3. Enjoy!

[Kai]

Dee wrote: "As a fellow triathlete - love this!!"

Thanks, Dee! ;-)

[Rochella]

Would be okay for option 1?

[Kai]

Rochella wrote: "Would be okay for option 1?"

It looks to me like she's entered the water for a swim of some type so you're good to go, Rochella. ;-)

[Deedee]

Will this work for Option 1?

Thanks!

[Kai]

Deedee wrote: "Will this work for Option 1?

Thanks!"

This was a tough one, Deedee. It's a truly beautiful cover but it just doesn't look like water to me. I'm so sorry but it looks more like magic swirlies than water. I hope you can fit it into another task because it looks like a fun read.

[Deedee]

Cindy wrote: "Deedee wrote: "Will this work for Option 1?

Thanks!"

This was a tough one, Deedee. It's a truly beautiful cover but it just doesn't look like water to me. I'm so ..."
I can fit it elsewhere -- thanks for replying so quick!

[Elizabeth]

Would work for Option 1?

[Kai]

Elizabeth wrote: "Would work for Option 1?"

Yes, it works. Enjoy! :)

[Dee]

for swimmer in the water?

[Book Concierge]

Does this work for Option 1 -

(There's actually a scene in the story where she falls into the river.)

[Kai]

Dee wrote: " for swimmer in the water?"

Definitely works. Enjoy!

[Kai]

Book Concierge wrote: "Does this work for Option 1 -

(There's actually a scene in the story where she falls into the river.)"

Yes, it works for option one. Enjoy!

[Katie]

Would this count for the swimming cover?

[Katie]

Also, while I'm here, would Quiet Strength: The Principles, Practices & Priorities of a Winning Life by Tony Dungy count for option 5? It's a nonfiction book by Tony Dungy and has biography, autobiography & memoir as main page genres. He played in the NFL for a few years but is better known as an NFL coach. Would he still be considered an athlete for this option? I would count it, but just want to make sure you agree. Thanks!

[Book Concierge]

I've read this before and won't re-read but if anyone is looking for a book for option 1
(her hair is even wet!)

[Kai]

Katie wrote: "Would this count for the swimming cover?
"

I think this will work, Katie. Her feet are in the water so I'm good with it. :-)

[Kai]

Katie wrote: "Also, while I'm here, would Quiet Strength: The Principles, Practices & Priorities of a Winning Life by Tony Dungy count for option 5? It's a nonfiction book by Tony D..."

And this will definitely work for option 5. Enjoy!

[Katie]

Thanks Cindy!

[Ava Catherine]

Will this work for Option 1? Surfacing

[Kai]

Connie (Ava Catherine) wrote: "Will this work for Option 1? Surfacing"

It took me a sec but, yes, it looks like she's in the water and you're good to go. Enjoy!

[Ava Catherine]

Cindy wrote: "Connie (Ava Catherine) wrote: "Will this work for Option 1? Surfacing"

It took me a sec but, yes, it looks like she's in the water and you're good to go. E..."

Thank you very much!

[Cat]

will this work for swimmers? little blobby swimmers in the middle distance....?

[Kai]

Catherine wrote: "will this work for swimmers? little blobby swimmers in the middle distance....?
"

Little blobby swimmers definitely count. You are good for option one. :)

[Cat]

Cindy wrote: "Catherine wrote: "will this work for swimmers? little blobby swimmers in the middle distance....?
"

Little blobby swimmers definitely cou..."

Thank you!

[Melanie]

Will this cover work for option 1?

[Kai]

Melanie wrote: "Will this cover work for option 1?

"

I'm so sorry, Melanie, but I am going to have to say no to this one. She doesn't seem to be in an open water situation. It seems more like she's trapped in a glass container with magic swirlies to me. I hope you can fit it in somewhere else.