For some, achieving a world record takes months to years of preparation. But for communication arts teacher and track coach Nate Tower, it was merely a  combination of two hobbies.While juggling several tennis balls on Nov. 30, and jogging a mile backwards, Tower qualified for the Guiness Book of World Records, with a record breaking time of 8:22.4.

“I was pleased, but it only made me want to accomplish more, ” Tower said.