Athletic competition clearly defines the unique power of our attitude.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I would say that one of the hardest things for an athlete, and really anybody of any profession, is that we create our identity in what we do.
I mean, as an athlete, as a competitor, you have to have that belief in yourself.
Amazingly enough, athletic achievement is one of those things that seems larger than life at points. I think we all look to sport for inspirations.
I think being an athlete prepares you for more things than people give us credit for.
Athletic ability can be taken away like that. It can all end in a heartbeat.
As athletes, our job is to train and compete.
As an athlete, you figure you work your whole life to have what you have, and to be able to show the world what you have and how proud you are of it, that's always fun.
You must relate athletic experiences to life.
Sports don't define us; it is not what we live for.
With athletes, it's never fully understood the level to which we push ourselves. Especially in an endurance sport.