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Your attitude is what defines you
Oftentimes, when I talk about perseverance, discipline, the ability to overcome adversity or setting goals, I give as an example the stories of great athletes who have made history. However, there are people who, without reaching the top in their sport or in their professions, inspire me as much or more than those super-champions. One…
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Es tu actitud la que te define
A menudo, cuando hablo de constancia, disciplina, capacidad de superación o establecimiento de objetivos, pongo como ejemplo a grandes deportistas que han hecho historia. Sin embargo, hay personas que, sin llegar a lo más alto en su deporte o en sus profesiones me inspiran igual o más que los súper-campeones. Uno de ellos es mi…
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No shortcuts to greatness
Last week I visited one of our training groups in Asturias, northern Spain. I really enjoy seeing what they’re doing at different times of the season. In the Autumn/Winter periods the volume is higher both on and off water. It’s great to see how they’re working on the technique, aerobic capacity, strength and other important…
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La Rhune and Guéthary – mountain and beach on the same day (Part 3/3)
After a tough hike and a nourishing lunch, it was time for relaxing by the sea. I drove to a beach called Cenitz in Guéthary. A beach very dear to my wife, the kids, and I. We love coming here in every season. There is a promontory overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and a nature reserve…
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La Rhune and Guéthary – mountain and beach on the same day (Part ⅔)
Azkaine is a lovely village on the banks of the Nivelle river and at the foot of La Rhune mountain. As I mentioned in the previous post, I was very hungry after the hike and my concerns about the restaurants´ kitchens being closed were right. I tried to get a table at a nice restaurant…
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