Author: Ekaitz Saies
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GESTIÓN DE LAS DIFICULTADES II – Nuevo capítulo
Los primeros Juegos Olímpicos que seguí de cerca fueron los de Atlanta 1996. Aunque tengo recuerdos de haber visto los Juegos de Seúl 1988 y los de Barcelona 1992, aún era demasiado pequeño para comprender las historias, las rivalidades y los logros que definieron aquellas Juegos Olímpicos. Sin embargo, Atlanta…
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Optimizing Boat Trim for Crew Boats
To achieve optimal performance in crew boats, it’s essential to focus not only on physiological and technical aspects but also on other critical variables that can significantly impact performance. One such variable is the boat’s optimal trim. This short documentary showcases how we determined the ideal boat trim for our…
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MINDFULNESS (In movement) – New chapter
Malaika Mihambo, Germany’s celebrated long jumper and Olympic gold medalist, exemplifies the seamless union of mental serenity and athletic excellence. For Mihambo, the pressures of elite competition are not merely challenges but opportunities to channel inner calm. Through mindfulness and meditation, she refines her focus, dissolving distractions like mist before…
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IMAGERY (Pre-competition) – New Chapter
Michael Phelps won his first Olympic medal at the 2004 Athens Olympics. He earned a bronze medal in the men’s 200-meter freestyle, a race famously dubbed the “Race of the Century,” where he competed against top swimmers like Ian Thorpe and Pieter Van Den Hoogenband. Phelps also secured six gold…
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IMAGERÍA (Pre-competición) – Nuevo capítulo
Michael Phelps ganó su primera medalla olímpica en los Juegos Olímpicos de Atenas 2004 demostrando que tenía un potencial especial para llegar a ser uno de los mejores nadadores de la historia. En aquellos JJ.OO., obtuvo una medalla de bronce en los 200 metros de estilo libre masculino, en una…
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ACTIVATION TECHNIQUES – new chapter
It was 4 o’clock in the afternoon. I still had two hours until my doctoral thesis defense. The auditorium was empty, just me and the weight of three years of relentless work. I’d spent those years rising at 5:30 each morning, often just to produce a single sentence, constantly refining…
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TÉCNICAS DE ACTIVACIÓN – Nuevo Capítulo
Eran las cuatro de la tarde. Faltaban dos horas para la defensa de mi tesis doctoral. El auditorio estaba vacío. Solo estábamos yo y el peso de tres años de duro trabajo. Durante todo este tiempo, me había levantado a las 5:30 cada mañana, a menudo para escribir una sola…
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The Power of Emotional Management in Coaching: How Your Emotional Responses Shape Your Athletes
The twelve Men’s K4 500m medalists at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games were sitting down, waiting to be called to the podium. The race had been electrifying, a showcase of guts, determination, and drama. Our crew led for much of the event, setting a powerful pace, but in the final…
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EMOTIONAL MANAGEMENT – New Chapter
It was August 8, 2012. David Cal lined up in Lane 7 for the C1 1000m final at the London Olympics. The water was steadier than expected, but the weight of the occasion was undeniable. His first stroke lacked precision. Yet, with 999 meters to go, there was plenty of…
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