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Lauren Fleshman: Light Bulb #3: The Moment You Know...I can run a marathon
by Ask Lauren Fleshman
posted October 20, 2011 at 10:50am

When you’ve never done a marathon, it is scary as s%#! But there is a beautiful moment, after slogging away for weeks, when what once seemed impossible is suddenly within your reach. I’m sure this moment can happen anytime: after completing a grueli...more

7 Qualities of Winning Athletes
by Loren Fogelman
posted October 19, 2011 at 8:38am

With all things being equal, what is different about winning athletes? When elite athletes are competing, the gap in abilities between the first and last place athlete is relatively small....more

Professional runners create the "Believe I Am Training Journal"
by anngaff
posted October 18, 2011 at 9:39am

American 5k champion Lauren Fleshman and Irish Olympian (and new mom) Róisín McGettigan have spent the last year creating a one of a kind training journal out of total love for female athletes. It is unique because it is for BOTH the mind ...more

Five Ways To Earn Loyalty From Your Team
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted October 17, 2011 at 11:57am

source In the third of a three-part series, I’ll discuss how to build loyalty among teammates, loyalty to the coach, and loyalty to the program. If you’d like to see the original blog post, check out Leadership Freak’s 15 Techniques That Build Lo...more

A guide dog helps turn teen girl into a champion
by Pretty Tough
posted October 16, 2011 at 8:54pm

File this under Pretty Awesome. Ohio cross country runner Sami Stoner has yet to cross the finish line in first place, but she has won over fans across the nation while trying. In the process, she’s become a champion for teens with challenges. Stoner...more

How To Become A Leader That People Follow
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted October 10, 2011 at 10:02pm

source In the first of a three-part series, I’ll discuss how to build loyalty among teammates, loyalty to the coach, and loyalty to the program. If you’d like to see the original blog post, check out Leadership Freak’s 15 Techniques That Build Lo...more

Greatest player of all time? Forget Federer, I'm talking about Esther Vergeer
by The Rabbit Hole
posted October 6, 2011 at 8:59am

Who? Is probably your first reaction. Not surprising given that even the biggest tennis fan has never heard of Vergeer. She is a Dutch tennis player who has not lost a match since 2003. As of July this year, Vergeer has won 418 consecutive matches and...more

Athletes Creating a New Response to Pain
by Loren Fogelman
posted October 5, 2011 at 2:54pm

“Success is how high you bounce when you hit bottom.”General George Patton...more

From Girls Sports to Women’s Sports – A Passionate Sorority
by Game On! Sports Camp 4 Girls
posted October 4, 2011 at 12:36pm

I had the distinct privilege of attending a recent espnW Summit revolving around the issue of raising women’s sports to the level it deserves. Summit attendees, gathered by invitation only, included (warning: long list ahead) Legendary athletes lik...more

Why Weakness Unlocks The Strength Within Teams
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted September 29, 2011 at 12:56am

source If you’ve got fifteen minutes, I’d highly suggest you listen to Caroline Casey’s TEDtalk, Looking Past Limits. Not only is that an intriguing topic for those of us in the coaching field, Casey is also a fabulous storyteller. A quick rundo...more

Diana Nyad: One tough chick
by Byline to Finish Line
posted September 27, 2011 at 7:36pm

The headlines and news snippets said that Diana Nyad “quit” her most recent attempt to swim from Florida to Cuba. Technically, that is correct, but it belies the underlying fact: Nyad called off her attempt after her medical team warned that one more ...more

Athletes: Are We Fooling Ourselves?
by Becca Rorabaugh
posted September 23, 2011 at 10:34am

This spring I was listening to a podcast about lying, and there was a brief mention about the best athletes practicing self-deception in order to perform better.  For example, a successful track and field athlete claims to repeat ‘I am the best...more

XC Skiing-- slightly north of mainstream
by Becca Rorabaugh
posted September 19, 2011 at 8:58pm

Who trains 4 hours a day, spends weeks living on a glacier in the summer, and goes down hills at 40mph with no brakes?...more

The Evolution Of Happy Teams
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted September 16, 2011 at 3:32pm

source So, it seems that I’ve embarked on a happiness series without really intending to! I’ve written about the secret lives of happy teams and how limiting choices actually makes us happier…and today’s post is about the evolution from shallow...more

Our Cat Named Princess, What Was I Thinking?
by CPS8910
posted September 16, 2011 at 3:29pm

Our cat is named Princess. My family has had the pleasure of having one cat named Princess for the last 10 years. How she was named is something that I find a little humorous. You have to understand where I was in my life when she came to our home....more

Winning Athletes Use Visualization
by Loren Fogelman
posted September 14, 2011 at 12:50pm

If everything you needed for success was already available to you, how would that change things for you?...more

14-year-old girl asks "Why aren't there any girls in the NHL video game?" and gets her answer
by The Rabbit Hole
posted September 14, 2011 at 10:45am

This week the Globe and Mail published an article about 14 year old Lexi Peters and the significant change she has created for women in sports...and gaming. Hockey is attracting more female players, but when young skaters like Lexi turned to the leading...more

Lybarger Twins Proud to be Ambassadors for “It Ain’t Chemo”
by Wombat Sports
posted September 14, 2011 at 10:33am

Courtesy Duffy Photography Twin female MMA fighters the Lybarger sisters (Jill and Jocelyn) have been success as individuals in the amateur ranks, with both recently signing with Blackeye Promotions. They have not only dedicated their careers to bei...more

Your Path To Success Begins Here
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted September 13, 2011 at 12:48am

source It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of John Wooden’s Pyramid of Success, I’ve written about it quite a bit. So when I saw this TEDtalk by Richard St. John, 8 Secrets Of Success, I was intrigued and wondered if it would correspond with the ...more

Alison Starnes: What fuels you?
by Alison M. Starnes Blog
posted September 12, 2011 at 1:21am

What fuels you? What motivates and drives you to go the great distances? What is the oxygen to your internal flame? Be it oxygen, a donut, sun, faith, or a dream… Faith. That seemed to be the theme of my ride today. *insert personal superhero them...more

Older Athletes Refuse to Retire
by Loren Fogelman
posted September 7, 2011 at 4:25pm

How old is too old, when athletes are over the hill and ought to begin considering retirement?...more

Tools You Need for Great Tennis
by Loren Fogelman
posted September 2, 2011 at 12:06pm

The U.S. Open has begun. Tennis fans anticipating upsets are waiting to see how it will all play out in the finals on the stadium courts....more

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