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Posts Tagged ‘2012 London Summer Olympic Games’

Wisdom Wednesday: Stretching Yourself

Wednesday, August 8th, 2012

Amen!

I couldn’t think of a more fitting quote, than after watching Dawn Harper take silver last night at the London Olympics. One of the most “underappreciated” female hurdlers, she has candidly spoken about the extreme hard work it takes to master your craft- the sacrifice it takes to win gold. But she has also spoken of the purpose, passion and pride that comes with hard work, overcoming hurdles, and accomplishing something on your own.

Harper comes a close second and wins the silver metal for USA in the 2012 Olympics

I’d love to know, have you ever stretched yourself beyond what you thought you could accomplish? How many hurdles have you had to jump over in order to attain your goals? Can you relate to the quote about work giving you a purpose? Share with our community.

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A “Fresh” Summer Approach To Organizing Your Fridge

Tuesday, June 19th, 2012

By Guest Blogger Kelly Anne Erdman M.Sc, R.D.

I’m a sport dietitian and cycling Olympian with the Canadian Sport Centre in Calgary, where I consult several national teams. I’m also the Performance Dietitian for the Canadian Olympic Committee and Team Canada at the upcoming 2012 London Summer Olympic Games. I will be their main support during the games when it comes to food selection and dietary needs. I love what I do – helping athletes to achieve their personal best success (and hopefully that means medals), is tremendously fulfilling!

Aside from being a sport dietitian, I’ve got another important job– I’m a mother to two highly active kids who are into competitive hockey and track and field, respectively – so I like to practice what I preach at home and in the office.

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