http://fitnessformommies.net/2010/02/17/train-like-an-olympian/ fitness tips for moms, crossfit, cycling, running, workout apparel, book reviews Tue, 22 May 2012 01:30:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://fitnessformommies.net/2010/02/17/train-like-an-olympian/comment-page-1/#comment-27333 Jeanne Fri, 19 Feb 2010 03:36:57 +0000 http://fitnessformommies.net/?p=4600#comment-27333 Rachel - you're so right, it's fascinating to think about how things have changed. I shouldn't admit this, but I don't remember any women from the winter Olympics when I was little except for the skaters (who didn't have a Dorothy Hamill haircut?). But now skiiers like Vonn and Mancuso are such superstars .... Did it all start with Picabo Street? Rachel – you’re so right, it’s fascinating to think about how things have changed. I shouldn’t admit this, but I don’t remember any women from the winter Olympics when I was little except for the skaters (who didn’t have a Dorothy Hamill haircut?). But now skiiers like Vonn and Mancuso are such superstars …. Did it all start with Picabo Street?

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]]> http://fitnessformommies.net/2010/02/17/train-like-an-olympian/comment-page-1/#comment-27329 Rebecca Thu, 18 Feb 2010 04:34:01 +0000 http://fitnessformommies.net/?p=4600#comment-27329 Rachel - so loved the Olympic post today as I too am a huge fan - and have been polling other gals in our "generation" - making sure to keep the dream alive for future generations. My dream was to be an Olympic marathoner - not in this lifetime. And as for training like one, well that's more complicated - but now watching the speedskating, I think I could lighten up on the bread, cheese, wine and chocolate.... do any of these athletes indulge? Rachel – so loved the Olympic post today as I too am a huge fan – and have been polling other gals in our “generation” – making sure to keep the dream alive for future generations. My dream was to be an Olympic marathoner – not in this lifetime. And as for training like one, well that’s more complicated – but now watching the speedskating, I think I could lighten up on the bread, cheese, wine and chocolate…. do any of these athletes indulge?

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