Additional Resources for Running the Race
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SESSION ONE:
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Gladiators
How did they train? How did they fight? -
Chariot Races
Why were these races so popular? -
Chariot Race from Ben Hur
Watch this clip of the chariot race from Ben Hur. -
Role Models?
Can Charles Barkley and other pro athletes really evade responsibility as role models? -
Hall of Famers: Tom Landry
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Hall of Famers: Vince Lombardi
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Hall of Famers: Sam Huff
SESSION TWO:
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Cut from His High School Team?
Was Michael Jordan really cut from his high school basketball team? -
Multiple Surgeries
In this article Mark Schlereth tells us how he feels about his 29 surgeries and the pain he still feels today. -
Is Natural Talent Enough?
Having talent is one thing, but what does it take to be world-class? -
Hard Work and Practice: Jerry West
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Hard Work and Practice: Larry Bird
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Hard Work and Practice: Pistol Pete Maravich
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Spiritual Gifts
This article by the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod Commission on Theology and Church Relations discusses spiritual gifts. -
Use Your Talents
This webpage provides many international opportunities to use your talents.
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Life as a Back-up NFL Receiver
New York Giants rookie receiver Rueben Randle waits for his chance to be a starter. -
Keys to Success: Emmitt Smith
When NFL scouts thought Emmitt Smith too short and too slow, how did he prove them wrong? -
Keys to Success: John Wooden
What did John Wooden learn as a high school English teacher that helped him become one of the most successful basketball coaches of all time? -
Keys to Success: Coach Jimmy Johnson
What part of his career did Coach Jimmy Johnson enjoy more than leading the Dallas Cowboys to two Super Bowl victories? -
The Future of Sports Training
This article looks at technologies that are changing sports.