The Best Iconic Moments During The Olympics
The history of the Olympic Games stretches to some 2,300 years ago in the Olympia area of Ancient Greece.
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Winning Psychology
You are either the captain or the captive of your thoughts. – Denis Waitley, author of The Psychology of Winning: Ten Qualities of a Total Winner It’s been said that the reality of victory originates in the head. It’s a state of mind. Our mental affirmation of success, in any endeavour, echoes beyond perceived barriers. …
Ice Boat Sailing: The Need for Speed
You haven’t lived until you’ve sailed. — David Sedaris, Theft by Finding: Diaries Winter’s frosty grip has most of us yearning for the warming horizons of an approaching spring. It just can’t come soon enough. For others, cold icy conditions provide passage to nirvana. It’s a restless anticipation. They can’t wait to go sailing – …
El Superclásico: Where Sociocultural Differences and Unbridled Passion Collide
November 16, 2010: River Plate vs Boca Juniors It’s November 16, 2010. I’m in the top tier of River Plate’s Estadio Monumental, nestled in Buenos Aires’ affluent Belgrano neighbourhood. The sun sets on a clear, yet cool Argentinian spring night. It’s stunning, but the orange glow in the southern hemisphere is an afterthought compared to …
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The Exhilaration of Surfing – Shooting the Curl and Catching the Surfing Bug
“Waves are not measured in feet or inches. They are measured in increments of fear.” —Buzzy Trent, an American pioneer of big wave surfing The history of surfing is a long one. It reaches as far back as 3000 B.C. when Incan fishermen rode the waves in caballitos. The caballito was a one-man thatched-reed vessel …
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How To Strengthen Your Core
Having a strong core is essential for maintaining good posture, balance, and stability in everyday movements. Your core muscles provide the foundation for all other movements in your body, including those of your limbs. Moreover, a strong core can reduce the risk of injury, back pain, and other health problems. In this context, strengthening your …
Snowshoeing – A Great Winter Adventure Awaits
With the holiday festivities now a past memory, some may have fallen victim to a dreaded holiday aftermath – an expand ….ed waistline. Forget the gym membership unless of course that is your preference. Why not try a simplistic approach to weight loss and have some fun partaking in its rewards in the great outdoors? …