Friday, June 14, 2013

Fitness Is Largely Mental

The U.S. women's national soccer team was near exhaustion in the midst of a grueling workout. Nearing a failure point, one member suddenly cried:

"Norway is not f------ doing this right now! They are not willing to pay this price!"

The energy level of the team instantly increased. The perspective was not of a fruitless chore but a leg up on the competition. Outworking an opponent is a huge motivation.

"Hell, yeah! We're going to outwork the competition, and we're going to love it. Your threshold is not what you think it is. You can do more; you can give more." - Julie Foudy

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