It seems fair to say that Melinda Owen is a small town girl, having grown up in Polson, Montana with a population of just over 4000 people. In school Melinda participated in softball and also track and field where the rules “limited” her to competing in only seven events. As early as her freshman year […]
Mike Hazle: Heeding the Call to Serve
What is your vision of how elite Olympic athletes live and train? Are they able to enjoy the financial fruits of their athletic achievements? Are they surrounded by a cadre of coaches, trainers, sponsors, and handlers who attend to their every need? If this is your image of an Olympic athlete, prepare to be disappointed. […]
Smooth Sailing with CrossFit: Team Maclaren Goes for Gold
Anna Tunnicliffe (center) is no stranger to Olympic sailing gold, and next summer in London she will attempt a repeat performance. However, unlike her solo victory in Beijing in 2008, Anna will be stationed alongside teammates Molly Vandemoer (right) and Debbie Capozzi (left) on an Elliott 6m keelboat. In addition to sailing, all three […]
Brianna Glenn: Ready for Takeoff
As I contemplate my own goals for athletic achievement, it is difficult for me to imagine what it must be like to pursue an Olympic dream. Olympic athletes make enormous sacrifices (physical, financial, social, and emotional) all with the hope of representing their country and competing against talent that has taken a similar path. […]
Heather Dorniden Kampf: Running With Passion
Editor’s Note: Heather Dorniden Kampf’s performance in the video below may be the most inspirational athletic performance I have ever witnessed. It is a reminder that our perception of what is possible may be the largest limiting factor in achieving and surpassing our goals. [su_youtube url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cM5A1K6TxxM] However, life is much more than a one-and-a-half […]
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