We have proven to be able to reach the top levels in any sport, we have the use of the best supplements, equipment and facilities in the world. Yet the general support from the public in SA is in bad form.
To be a Professional Athlete takes Guts and Blood.
We do it for the pleasure and the self achievement.
We do it because our drive pushes us to our own limitless boundries.
We do it because we have to.
I had a sad incident of a beautiful young girl, training for years, coming to me and confessing to taking Asthma tablets to help her loose weight. The damage to her heart alone could give her a stroke within 10 years.
ReplyDeleteSadly, she is surrounded by athletes most of her day and I believe its her lack of knowledge that places her in danger.
Is it that difficult to believe that what you eat is who you are?