The Athletes
What did Nora Langdon do for a living?
She was a real estate agent.
Someone who sits at home and doesn’t do much.
(a) couch potato
A word referencing constant exhaustion/tiredness
fatigue
Define “moment of truth”
when something becomes clear
What did Gene Dykes do for a living?
He was a computer programmer.
A phrase that means to take delight in/enjoy doing something
(to) have a blast
Medicine which is taken for a long period
medication
Use “session” in a sentence.
“I bought one training session to try it out“
Why did Nora Langdon choose to get into weightlifting?
She didn’t want to fall prey to a sedentary lifestyle as her peers had.
Another way describing from day to night
dawn to dusk
(an) argument used to show contrast
counterpoint
Use “longevity“ in a sentence.
Longevity is the result of good health and exercise.
What challenges did Gene Dykes face after taking up running once again as a sport?
He later had some health problems (cancer) which slowed him down.
chronic
(An) adverb used to describe doing something consistently
religiously
What place do people usually grunt?
The gym
Name three things that Nora Langdon and Gene Dykes have in common?
They are both senior citizens, they are both active, and they don’t use headphones doing their workouts.
A word relating to the heart and blood vessels
cardiovascular
(to) have or express great confidence in the use or effectiveness of something
(to) swear by
Use tread in a sentence.
The tread on the tires wore.