Entries tagged "tommy chasanoff"

RACING FOR THE GOLD

Medal Quest | 05/11/12 at 10:20 a.m. ( EN )

One of the most anticipated races at the 2011 World Championships in New Zealand was the men’s 400m race for T36 athletes with cerebral palsy.

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WHAT MAKES A CHAMPION?

Medal Quest | 05/09/12 at 09:51 a.m. ( EN )

It takes years of training to be a Paralympian, with long hours and a true competitive drive. “We have no slouches,” says judo’s Myles Porter.

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BEYOND THE TRAINING

Tommy Chasanoff | 05/07/12 at 02:15 p.m. ( EN )

FROM:  Tommy Chasanoff, Track and Field

I’ve often been asked what it takes to be an elite athlete, and through my years of training I’ve noticed that being a top-level athlete involves more than just running on a track.  It really includes an entire lifestyle.  Your sleep pattern, nutrition, stress, training, lifting, and pretty much everything you do on a daily basis will affect how you perform.  

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