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I’ve Got This!
2 Timothy 2:2 (NIV) “And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others.” Confidence is a crucial factor in the mindset for success. But, are we to take on life on our own and not expect or allow…
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Bummer!
Well, I am certainly identifying with several of you right now. Some of you are facing injury and have been “set aside” for a time of healing and recovery. I’m kind of feeling your pain. I have a knee issue that I thought would be taken care of with surgery. However, as it turns out,…
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Prayer and Athletics
In the world of athletics, physical strength, discipline, and strategy often take center stage, but there is another element that many athletes rely on to navigate the pressures and challenges of their sports: prayer. For many, prayer serves as an integral part of their athletic journey, offering a sense of peace, focus, and purpose. Prayer…
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The Place of Prayer In Athletics
In some circles, prayer and it’s place in athletics could be considered a controversial topic. How appropriate is it for a team to come together in prayer before competition? Why do we pray before competing? How do we pray? Is coming together in that manner being too public with the possible adverse effect of bringing…
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Devotion —- Not Without its Challenges
Devotion is a crucial element in the pursuit of personal goals. If one has an objective of running faster, throwing further or jumping higher, one has to lay a foundation of being devoted to what it will take to get there. That meansdemonstrating a high level of discipline, focus, and perseverance. This type of devotion…
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REQUESTING CONSENT TO EMAIL
Hey, this is Larry Staton. I send a blog post out to WSU TF XC athletes who have given me permission to do so. It is a faith based blog with the purpose of providing inspiration and motivation around topics related to Division 1 athletics. I have pasted a sample below. If you DO NOT…
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Words on the Mound
Looking down at the infield, the coach strides toward his pitcher ejecting a few well soaked sunflower seed shells as he approaches the mound. What do you think they say out there? “You do know this isn’t batting practice and we’re actually trying to win a game out here, right?” “Dude, you are totally destroying…
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Dealing With Your “DNA”
Most of us have a natural penchant to lean more towards the negative in our thinking than we do toward the positive. There are very few of us who are really able to maintain a predominantly positive attitude throughout each day. Our natural leanings are toward the negative side and we have to deal with…
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An Ever Present Help
“Lucy Ndungu is headed to Hayward in the 10K, finishing 11th with a time of 34:23.39!” That was the news coming out of Fayetteville, Arkansas at the NCAA West Regionals this week. Lucy’s exuberant joy and radiant spirit of praise came after an agonizingly painful experience. It was about half way through the 24 laps…
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Training Your Focus
But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:13-14 Focus is a trained skill. Focus is crucial when competing elements vie for your attention, such as fear of failure, previous mistakes,…
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