by Stephen Walker, PhD, CC-AASP Who runs 63 marathons in 63 days? California marathoner Tim Borland did – and it is an accomplishment that has now been made into a documentary movie. The movie “Feat” was directed and produced by Deborah Carr. The inspiration for both the film and the run is Cathryn Achilles,...
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Note from the editor: This piece from British Sport Psych Consultant Rebecca Symes is a very important post – for reasons that will become obvious as soon as you ask yourself the question: Who am I? …and begin to ponder the implications of that question on every aspect of your life. I have explored...
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by Noah Gentner, PhD “Pain is temporary, quitting lasts forever.” That quote by Lance Armstrong became my mantra as I prepared to run my first marathon several years ago. My best friend, Ashwin, and I had decided to take on the challenge of running a marathon and our predominant goal was to finish without...
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Last fall, I attended a UCLA football game with some friends. One couple brought their young toddler. As we tailgated, the boy ran all over the place. He tried to play with other young kids or he played with his dad, running after his ball and hiking it to his mom. One time, he...
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Editor’s note: This week the local paper did an expose about a local high school wresting coach who was arrested and charged with sexual assault on a minor by a person in a position of trust. Turns out this coach has a stellar won-loss record, steered his team to a State Championship and was...
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(Thanks to Bob Fisher for the photo – Fisher is the Team photographer for the Montreal Canadians) A Poem by Charles Pfeil Nice shot, your partner replies as the ball rises in a graceful arc against the clear blue sky Bending ever so slightly before it lands far away, down the fairway Bouncing, bouncing,...
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The Positive Side of Hate by Noah Gentner, PhD, CC-AASP I’m a Chicago Bulls fan; have been all my life. And while I worship Michael Jordan (sorry LeBron, he’s still the best ever…BY FAR), I’m not one of those Bulls “fans” who haven’t watched a game since he retired in 1998 (and yes that...
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Podium’s Podcast of the Month – Featuring – Dr. Kevin L. Burke Editor’s note: As the summer creeps into view, NASCAR is beginning to ramp up and The IRL is gaining momentum. America’s favorite racing venues are virtually sold out weeks in advance as fans clamor to catch all the action. Emerging as one...
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by Brian McCormick, CSCS, MSS In grade school, everyone talked about the Morrison clan. At that time, they were four brothers (they added a little sister when we moved to high school) grouped between six grades, and each excelled athletically. Each appeared to be the strongest, fastest child in his grade. Before I knew...
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Editor’s Note: I remember when the Academy Awards came out and “The Blind Side” was nominated for best picture. Actress Sandra Bullock won for best performance of a leading lady. It is a remarkable story of the life of Michael Oher, offensive lineman for the Baltimore Ravens, and his adopted family – who offered...
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