Athletes with jobs away from the track
After a hard session on the track or pumping iron in the gym for a couple of hours how does a world-class track and field athlete spend the rest of his day? Many will take the opportunity to rest, others may choose to surf the net but some head to work. We speak to a group of athletes who relish combining regular work with their athletics career.
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Source: Spikes Magazine
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Finding Balance
08:10, 18 November 2008
.. Posted by Anonymous
I'm glad this particular article was published as the majority of elite athletes we often see in the sport do not have the large, lucrative contracts that just allow them to train & compete while life's daily demands are taken care of.
The fact that you have athletes who juggle a non-sports career along with their athletic pursuits speaks volumes about what they have to endure just to pursue their athletic dreams.
Makes life REAL.
12:08, 18 November 2008
.. Posted by Anonymous
I am an athlete that has trained and worked a full time job, and you really being to love the sport. Since 03' - till now i have learned what it takes to be good at this sport while learning many different training methods and i have become a true student to the sport. With limited time to train, making sure you are doing the correct training is the main goal.
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