Coaches Corner – Athletic Ladies Demons

Teresa writes about her experience dealing with her ‘Demons’ as she trains and races.  She writes from a ladies perspective but many of these feelings live within both sexes.

I don’t know about you but despite watching what I eat and drink (well mostly) and exercising most of my life, I still cannot remove the nagging thoughts that I am fat.  I am not looking for sympathy, but what is it about us women that we rarely see our good points or see our achievements in a good light.  Is it in my genes or is it the fact that being in sport I am consistently surrounding myself with younger and more able bodies.  Read more