the race
The French Presidential race is reaching its climax, with the first round of elections just two days away. Conservative Nicolas Sarkozy has been the frontrunner ever since he entered the race, with socialist Segolene Royal moving in at a close second. Other candidates in the running include center-right hopeful Francois Bayrou and far-right nationalist Jean-Marie Le Pen. Although Sarkozy has what it takes to win the race, many are skeptical that the results will be closer than polls project. The French use a two-round election system, with the first round on April 22, and the second round on May 6, only necessary if someone does not win the majority vote in the first round. The first-round campaigning has ended, giving the public an extra day to clear their heads (without listening to additional propaganda) before the actual voting takes place.
When running an important race like a marathon, most runners train extensively prior to the big event. For many of them, its not about winning or losing, but rather being properly conditioned to finish in a decent position. They train every day, stretching, running and working out, eating well and maintaining an overall healthy lifestyle. In a presidential race, there can only be one winner. Each of the candidates prepares themselves for such a race in order to outrun the others by winning the most public support. In this kind of race, you are dependent upon other people to determine the outcome.
In the race of life, trying to outrun someone can wear you out if you're not properly conditioned. Think about your own strengths and weaknesses as well as those of your competition. Do you have the stamina, the health and vigor required to endure in the final stretch? Will you settle for second place, or perhaps even a very sweet tie? Life is full of competitions, but the way you chose to train and your overall outlook towards the finish line will help propel you in the right direction. Strengthen your mind, body, and spirit every day, because you never know when you will be required to compete in a very important race.
When running an important race like a marathon, most runners train extensively prior to the big event. For many of them, its not about winning or losing, but rather being properly conditioned to finish in a decent position. They train every day, stretching, running and working out, eating well and maintaining an overall healthy lifestyle. In a presidential race, there can only be one winner. Each of the candidates prepares themselves for such a race in order to outrun the others by winning the most public support. In this kind of race, you are dependent upon other people to determine the outcome.
In the race of life, trying to outrun someone can wear you out if you're not properly conditioned. Think about your own strengths and weaknesses as well as those of your competition. Do you have the stamina, the health and vigor required to endure in the final stretch? Will you settle for second place, or perhaps even a very sweet tie? Life is full of competitions, but the way you chose to train and your overall outlook towards the finish line will help propel you in the right direction. Strengthen your mind, body, and spirit every day, because you never know when you will be required to compete in a very important race.
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