Roger Bannister achieving the elusive 4 minute mile. It was an epic quest in which many doubted it was even possible. Great mental strength and commitment over years ended in this landmark run. A challenge is a task that makes you think twice before taking it on. If you can roll into an event without much stress, without any doubts or a racing heart rate, it really isn't a challenge. A challenge is most definitely NOT comfortable or welcoming. The challenge of a challenge t

The 10/10 test is elegantly simple, yet extremely tough. It is a great way to test anaerobic capacity leading into aerobic power, which is an important crossover zone for many field sports. To perform well on this test, an athlete needs to have decent overall sprinting speed, good lower body strength to bodyweight ratio, and the ability to tolerate hard anaerobic exercise. To set up the test, you need to have a stable and preferably commercial-grade treadmill. Woodway trea

Obsession defines and unites the best in any field - actors, musicians, artists, and athletes. Those who reach the absolute height of performance cannot get there without extreme levels of dedication - of this I am sure. Even to maximize our own potential (whether or not it results in elite performance) a certain amount of obsession is required. The importance of this extreme dedication is twofold - it prioritizes repetition of necessary skills and encourages avoidance of d