Athlete

Learning To Love Yourself And Your Body

Susan Harrow | Posted 11.11.2009 | Living


Susan Harrow

Myers says that we can locate virtues inside our bodies. For example, she houses courage in her diaphragm. That's where she goes to find the energy to do a handstand in Yoga.

A Triathlete Amputee's Thoughts On Her Body: Missing An Arm, But Not Courage, Part 1

Susan Harrow | Posted 10.16.2009 | Living


Susan Harrow

Leadership expert, triathlete and mother of quadruplets, twins and three other children, DeeDee Myers is never without lipstick in her purse. She's always prepared, always presentable, no matter what.

Vitamin D May Boost Athletic Performance

nytimes.com | Gretchen Reynolds | Posted 09.23.2009 | Living


Vitamin D is an often overlooked element in athletic achievement, a "sleeper nutrient," says John Anderson, a professor emeritus of nutrition at the U...

Not Your Regular 21-Year-Old Snowboarder: A Q&A with Kevin Pearce

Erica Boeke | Posted 09.27.2009 | Living


Erica Boeke

There are a dozens of up-and-coming athletes who are looking to go for the gold and the glory in 2010 -- but one rising young snowboarding star is also looking to change the face of his sport.

China Criticism Must Continue

Graham Bensinger | Posted 11.09.2008 | Politics


Graham Bensinger

There were columnists during the Olympic Games suggesting that China's image is changing. It's incredibly ignorant to even imply that.