Running With a Winner
. . . An Athlete's Guide to Success
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Winning is an attitude.
You either have it or you work hard to obtain it, and once you have obtained a winning attitude, you will work twice as hard to keep it.
Winning is contagious.
A winning attitude tends to spread quickly. Winners believe in EARNING what they get... they believe in working HARD. Winning provides a NATURAL high for the athlete. No illegal substance is needed to experience this feeling. The ultimate sense of accomplishment is felt when you win. Anytime you do your best, you’ve already won. Whether you win the game or not, if you give your ALL and do your BEST, you are a WINNER.
Some people may say that you do not have what it takes to participate in athletics. And part of what they say may be true... for the moment. However, if you are determined to be a good athlete, then it doesn’t matter what anyone else says. YOU are in control of how hard YOU are willing to work to develop YOUR skills. So keep your grades (or your performances) up; listen to your coaches; and enjoy your sport of choice.
BE A WINNER!
When your lungs are healthy, you are able to train for longer periods of time and still maintain a high level of energy. As a football player, you may consider doing the following to build up your lungs:
- Sprints
- 1 mile Runs (try to run it between 8 to 12 minutes)
- riding the stationary Bike (20 to 30 minute sessions)
- running the stadium Stairs (fast going up, slower coming down)
- running up steep Hills (fast up; slow down)
- Stair machine (use as much resistance as possible)
- Swimming (BE SAFE! Swim ‘only’ when a life guard is present.)
We all have a set amount of energy, but as a ‘winning’ athlete, you must be determined to attain to a whole different level. If you dedicate yourself to enhancing your energy level, when you need it most, it will be available to you. The best way to test this is to train hard before the season starts. I believe the results will speak for itself. What you’ll notice is that you are not as winded after a series of wind sprints. You’ll have more energy. And the more energy you have, the better your game day performances will be. YOU CAN DO THIS!
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About the Book
More than just a book about football, Running With a Winner... An Athlete’s Guide to Success is a book about life. It doesn’t endeavor to tell people how to live their lives; but rather, it hopes to reveal to them that life is indeed worth living. Football, in this sense, is used as a vehicle to convey these sentiments. Someone attempts to win at some activity in this world of ours everyday, but often times they fall just short of their goal. No matter what your goals in life are, I believe that Running With a Winner will help you to do just that... Win!
About the Author
Charles, just like many of his readers, developed an interest in the sport of football at a very early age. He appreciated all sports, but in his heart, football was king. It didn’t matter if the weather was hot or cold, Charles and his childhood friends could always be found playing a fun game of football. This is Charles’ initial writing effort. His main goal is to put into words a book that will guide and encourage his readers. Charles humbly thanks his Creator and his fellow man for helping to mold and shape his life. Charles also acknowledges all parents and coaches for directing the youth towards the great sport of football (American style). Enjoy the book.