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Inspiring Video: "Inside The Olympic Dream"
I just found this amazing video of the Canadian Men's Olympic Rowing Team which was shot at Elk Lake in Victoria, B. C. I thought I would share this of some incredible athletes since the video reinforces the mental training component of athletics which I blogged about yesterday in my post . Also, this is where I learned to row :) .
Never Give Up: A Lesson Learned From Silken Laumann
I was looking for something this morning and I found a portfolio that I made for my grade nine Skills for Success class. The teacher had asked us to put in the portfolio written work from each of your classes. I found this essay I wrote for my grade nine English class and I had to share as she still inspires me to not give up.
A hero is a man or woman admired for achievements and noble qualities. The following essay is about Silken Laumann. This essay will discuss how Silken's been recognized as a sports hero, how she was able to change society by her special characteristics, and how she fits the the definition of a hero.