What is an athlete?
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A former trombone player, who had difficultly deciding whether he was a musician, is now a runner, who has difficulty deciding whether he is an athlete. However, 'musician' and 'athlete' are states of mind, and neither should be based on a comparison with others.
Publication Name: Runner's World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0897-1706
Year: 1997
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Running the bases
Article Abstract:
Many runners are dreamers who imagine themselves as victors in a race. They are no different than the boy who fantasizes about hitting a home run in a baseball game. Fantasies should be used as motivation for achieving real goals.
Publication Name: Runner's World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0897-1706
Year: 1997
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