Athlete Corner

 

7 weeks to go and I am reminded by the agony of defeat

  • 22 February, 2012

Lee Troop 7 weeks to go and I am reminded by the agony of defeat. Since my last report, I have been training hard through the months of October, November and December with my group of athletes that I coach.

 

Time to make the right chess move

  • 24 November, 2011

Lee Troop Every four years the biggest sporting event comes around, the Olympic games. Athletes usually start planning for these events 3 - 4 years out and have several goals that they must obtain along the way to give them the confidence that they will achieve this goal.

 

Close but still not there…..

  • 18 July, 2011

Lee Troop It has been 10 days since my 6th place finish at the Gold Coast marathon and even though I am disappointed in falling short of my target time (sub 2hrs 12mins) by running 2hrs 15mins and 45secs, I am pleased that I still took a forward step that shows I am really close.

 

Qualifying for the 2012 London Olympics

  • 9 June, 2011

Lee Troop On Sunday July 3rd I will be running the Gold Coast Airport Marathon and I am nearing the end of a very heavy training block. The goal in this race is simple: Run under 2hrs and 12mins and post a qualifying time for next years Olympic Games in London.

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