Archives for Student Blog 2014

Goshen,IN-On July 8,2014, Write On Sports interviewed Anthony Anderson at Goshen College. Anderson shared with us his fascination for sports, especially basketball. At a young age, he grew to like writing, and enjoys the combination of both basketball and writing in his career. He likes to interview different players, and in the interview Anderson said, … Keep reading »

GOSHEN, IN. – The Write on Sports camp at Goshen College interviewed “The Marathon Man” July 8, 2014. Family-man Justin Gillette, who is fifth in the world for most marathon victories, described to the Write on Sports camp how he balances the demands of being a runner with having a family. Justin’s love for his … Keep reading »

Justin Gillette manages to combine his job as a marathoner and his home life. Gillette, a local marathoner, has to balance his life at home and the time he spends with his running. Gillette has to train often so that he can win races and earn money for his family. “My job was to work … Keep reading »

Write on Sports interviewed Anthony Anderson about his writing career. Anderson is a writer for the Elkhart Truth newspaper. Anderson had other jobs, but he liked writing the most. “I started writing in high school. I enjoyed it, and I have ever since.My other jobs that I had throughout high school were: a waiter, a … Keep reading »

Justin Gillette gets to do what he loves as a career. Gillette is a marathon runner. “I have always wanted to not work,” said Gillette in an interview with Write on Sports. He is currently ranked number two in the U.S. in total marathon wins. His first marathon was on his high school graduation day. … Keep reading »

Gillette was just trying to be faster then the cool kids, and he got caught up in marathons. Justin Gillette, a professional marathon runner, has been running since the 8th grade, but he didn’t turn out that way over night. It took lots of hard work and lots of training, and that’s exactly what he did.      … Keep reading »

For Justin Gillette marathon running is a family affair. Gillette is a professional marathon runner. Gillette lives in Goshen, Indiana. He participated in 145 or 150 marathons. He has won 75 of those. Melissa Gillette is his wife. She is a professional marathon runner as well. She runs 60 miles a week. Sometimes she runs with … Keep reading »

Justin Gillette crosses the finish line and the crowd goes wild, but the feeling is insurmountable to the love of his family. Gillette has run roughly 150 marathons, winning 77 of them, possibly making him one of the decorated marathoners in the world. Along with his running he has children. Gillette has two kids Jasmine … Keep reading »

Justin Gillette is one of the best marathon winners and runners in America. Gillette is ranked in second place for total marathon victories. Gillette has won around 75 marathons across the country. His best time yet was 2:25:44 in a race. Gillette not only runs marathons or races, he also trains at his house. Gillette … Keep reading »

Justin Gillette came to Wright on Sports  today and we interviewed him. He talked about a lot of things, but one of the things I focused on was what he does before a race. When he wakes up, two hours before the race, he would have a bowl of oatmeal. After his bowl of oatmeal, … Keep reading »