Tag: Inspiration

• Double entendre – what is it?

  Double entendre is French term which, when translated into English, means ‘understood in two ways’. Double entendre can consist of a clever play on words, a sinister allusion to an opposite yet co-existing meaning, or simply anything which could be understood in two ways! It need not be rude, it can simply be witty and…

  natashapoole

  July 5, 2022

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  author, english, history, Inspiration, learning, philosophy, politics, teaching, writer, writerm, Writing

• Spoof! What is it?

  A ‘spoof’ is almost like an impression or an imitation of another character or a piece of literature, art or film. When performed well, a spoof can leave you in stitches, as its main aim is to provide comic value. Writing or delivering a spoof or parody of any sort requires delicacy and skill. The…

  natashapoole

  June 27, 2022

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  Inspiration, learning, literature, teaching, Writing

• Satire – what is it and where did it originate from?

  Satire is one of the oldest styles of political commentary and writing. It has its origins in Ancient Greek culture and we first find examples of it in the early 400s B.C. during a time in which the Greek city states were in a series of wars against each other, known as the Peloponnesian Wars.…

  natashapoole

  May 11, 2022

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  ancient greece, aristophanes, author, english, genre, history, Inspiration, languages, learning, philosophy, politics, rome, satire, style, tuition, writer, Writing

• TRAINING INSPIRATION

  Are you in need of that extra push to get you out of the door, whether to hit that class at the gym, swim at the local pool or run in the sun? Read these words of wisdom from some of the experts in sport and health and there will be no stopping you! “One…

  natashapoole

  March 3, 2022

  Inspiration

  authors, endurance sport, exercise, fitness, health, Inspiration, quotes, sport, training, Writing

• Gore Half Marathon Race Report

  

  Gore Half Marathon – 22/05/16 (Here is an extract from the New Zealand Half Marathon Championships, which I came second place in. The experience was not about the result, however, racing a half marathon in a hail storm is a yet to be repeated experience!) Wish you were here?? It was 4 degrees in Gore…

  natashapoole

  May 27, 2016

  Inspiration, Racing Experiences

  coaching, endurance sport, half-marathon, Inspiration, lifestyle, personal training, racing, running, sport, training, triathlon