Browsing Archive: May, 2009

Britains Got Talent

Posted by GC on Saturday, May 30, 2009, In : Food for thought 
Now there is an idea for the new selection criteria for our Olympic Triathlon team for London 2012. The selection panel of Simon Cowell,Amanda Holden and Piers Morgan will whittle down the competitors (applicants) then combined with a viewers vote the Final team will be chosen.
Benefits of Television exposure and advertising along with revenue from the phone in votes would go a long way to financiallly supporting the development of the sport after 2012.
There could be a model here that needs wo...

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Tuna sandwich anyone ?

Posted by GC on Thursday, May 28, 2009, In : Education 
This story is a great one from the winner of the LA Marathon last week Click here
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Who would win ?

Posted by GC on Tuesday, May 26, 2009, In : Food for thought 
Here is an interesting discussion who which animal would win over a race of 100m in water followed by 100m on land ? I think O have the answer. Here is some of the discussion so far.... Click here
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Born to run

Posted by GC on Wednesday, May 20, 2009, In : Education 


A very interesting video. Its not just luck that Ethiopians are successful. A real insight to just one town.
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Usain Bolt

Posted by GC on Wednesday, May 20, 2009, In : Legends 
Working on that sprint finish. Then here is some video analysis to set you on the way.



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Thoughts change

Posted by GC on Wednesday, May 20, 2009, In : Training 
An article by Pat Butcher on some evolution of performance and coaches thoughts.Click here
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The Lydiard Way

Posted by GC on Tuesday, May 19, 2009, In : Legends 
An interesting short article on an Arthur Lydiard athlete from the 60s who is considered by some to be "more Lydiard than Lydiard". Read more click here
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Keep it simple

Posted by GC on Wednesday, May 13, 2009, In : Quotes 
"When Im training, I need four things, a room, a bed, and maybe two blankets, for when it gets cold."

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Saif Saaeed Shaheen

Read more on this athlete originally from Kenya who competes for Qatar.
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Quote for the Day

Posted by GC on Saturday, May 9, 2009, In : Quotes 

"Weakness of attitude becomes weakness of character."

Albert Einstein


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How to manage your staff

Posted by GC on Friday, May 8, 2009, In : Education 
An opportunity to learn from the best. From the original manual on staff management. Thirty years on it still has relevance today.


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Quote for the Day

Posted by GC on Wednesday, May 6, 2009, In : Quotes 

"Write your own history, dont let others do it for you."

Johan Bruyneel, Director Sportif Astana Professional Cycling team


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Quote for the Day

Posted by GC on Saturday, May 2, 2009, In : Quotes 
" To be successful you must accept all challenges that come your way. You cant just accept the ones you like."
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Vagaries of the English language

Posted by GC on Friday, May 1, 2009, In : Legends 

This video comes with a warning that there is some strong language in it. So please have Parents or Guardians permission before viewing the clip. Dave Allen was a very funny Irish commedian who sadly died in 2005. This piece from 1990 (almost twenty years ago) offers  a great insight to the Englih language.



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