Archive for April, 2007

The First Ironman

April 15th, 2007

Few people in this day and age can say they are true “originals.” In the present generation, “original” is a word synonymous with time, and in most cases, time long ago. However, there are exceptions to that school of thought, and Henry Forrest, Jr., is one of them. Henry Forrest, Jr. is an “original” Ironman.
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Coping with Sports Concussion

April 15th, 2007

It happened so fast, it was over before I even knew what took place. One second I was going for a loose ball on the basketball court, the next, my innocence and my two front teeth were gone. Thirteen years young and I was in a heap on the gym floor. I got too close […]

Controlling Arousal - The Centering Breath

April 15th, 2007

By Dr. Stephen Walker
The “Centering Breath” is a stress control technique that is used to reduce an individual’s experience of nervousness and/or anxiety. Whether the sensation involves a pre-competition arousal or anxiety, the experience is usually regarded as unpleasant and a precursor to panic attack. Like any other skill, it requires practice to be effective […]