Building toughness and resilience through exposure to challenging situations and training loads is an appropriate way to boost performance. But athletes need to be aware of the ethical boundary – the line between tough and abusive.
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Crossing the Line Radio, with track cyclist Anna Meares
Anna Meares, the most decorated female track cyclist of all time, on overcoming adversity, her decision to retire, and how she has managed life after sport.
Retiring from elite sport? Consider seeing a psychologist
Seeking professional help for poor mental health isn’t easy, especially for elite athletes in times of transition. Murray’s example is a powerful lesson: don’t do it alone.
Breaking away from sport’s ‘no pain, no gain’ culture
As Andy Murray makes the difficult decision to retire due to injury, should we be looking at narratives other than sport’s ‘no pain, no gain’?
Who am I if not an athlete?
Dr Kirsten van Heerden takes a look at the identity crisis that so many athletes face when retiring, and how that can affect their self-worth.
Crossing the Line Radio, with adventurer Kate Leeming
Kate Leeming Kate Leeming is an explorer and adventurer who has cycled a distance of more than two times around the world at the Equator. She is also a Real Tennis professional at the Royal Melbourne Tennis club who has won five Australian Open single titles in the sport. But as Kate tells us … Continue reading Crossing the Line Radio, with adventurer Kate Leeming
“There is a whole lot more in life than being a fantastic athlete.”
Cyclist Oliver Kent-Spark on striving for the top, managing mental health and the support he received at Drapac-EF p/b Cannondale Holistic Development Team.