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Chapter 5: Athletic Talent

Tue, 17 Apr 2007 12:10:03 -0400

Introduction The ultimate expression of athletic talent is high-performance competition. How do we recognize such talent, and how is it developed? Talent: In English Dictionaries (e.g., Encarta® World English Dictionary © 1999) it is: tal·ent (n): 1) a natural ability to do something well;

Canada and the Czech Republic

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 13:47:51 -0400

Note: The following summary of Petr’s views on cross country skiing in Canada was originally written by Petr, but has been significantly coloured and expanded by Rod to reflect the stuff of recent, long, and informal conversations on skiing in Canada. The text is intended to reflect Petr’s views and

Chapter 4: Ten Myths

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 12:24:45 -0400

Ten Myths About Cross Country Ski Training It’s North America. If we get children the best equipment, push them to race from an early age, and encourage them to work extremely hard, then they will make the Podium. Masters athletes simply need to work harder and longer to get back to where they used

Chapter 3: Athletic Burnout

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 16:04:57 -0400

Stress is an initiator of BURN OUT, and when athletes burn out, they become lost to sport, high-performance goals, and a fit lifestyle. Knowledgeable coaching - the right athletic directions, is the key to avoiding burnout. Sports and a physical activity offer a wealth of positive experiences. Des

Chapter 1: Learn to Listen - A European Perspective

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 16:09:15 -0400

Everywhere around Ottawa – the canal, the bike paths, and the Gatineau Hills, in the suburbs and in the downtown, people are exercising to stay fit, and their numbers seem to be increasing every year. They are out in all seasons and in all weathers to regain fitness, to lose weight, or to stay compe