Conditioning is king..

COURAGE


It's sometimes said, that in the world of sports and athletics, "speed kills"

That is - usually the fastest team is the one that wins.

While I somewhat agree with that statement, it is, in my humble opinion - how fast you are when the game is on the line, that makes the most difference.

In the world of athletics, there are only few things we can actually improve on.

You usually can't improve god given athleticism, talent, coordination and natural ability.

But what you can improve, and the only thing that actually can completely derail, athleticism, talent, coordination and natural ability - is your conditioning.

When you are tired, strength and conditioning becomes the great equalizers. An outstanding athlete who is tired and poorly conditioned is like a Porsche with two flat tires.

Sure, the car looks impressive, but it can't go anywhere fast.

When it's all said and done, the only thing you have complete control over is how hard you can keep playing, training, running, lifting.... whatever.

You can't renegotiate your current athleticism with your maker, but you sure can be the most conditioned player on the floor.

It's not how fast you are in the first quarter... it's how fast you are in the 4th quarter.

When all else fails, it will come down to your ability to "keep going" that will make the difference in most sports.

The ability to keep going comes with a lot of names and catchphrases, "balls, heart, courage, determination, gritty performances, gutting it out etc"

It all means the same thing.

And there is something to be said about knowing you are the most conditioned player.

It's only one factor of the equation, but at least you'll know....

There is no way in hell, they are going to outwork, out hustle or outlast me.

And that's pretty damn comforting.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ae3tFI8wXE

From the youngest to the oldest.... it all comes back to conditioning.

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