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Competition Team

DAY 9: EYE OF THE STORM

August 4, 2010

“During competition, you will feel an extra surge of adrenaline. Training will tell you that when the adrenaline kicks in, you should compensate by calming your breathing. But part of you is not going to believe the training because so much is at stake, so much effort has been invested. If you’ve prepared well and [...]

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DAY 8: COMPETITION HEATS UP.

August 3, 2010

“You must prepare yourself for success, picture yourself succeeding and never think of any other outcome.” – Anthony Morrison Breakfast:  Part 8– See Day 1. Beef Stroganoff with dates, potatoes and gravy. With a solid first day behind us, we head into today knowing our performance will set the conditions for success. “Dobry Vecher.” HOW’D [...]

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DAY 7: LET THE GAMES BEGIN!

August 2, 2010

“The difference between a successful person and an unsuccessful person is how they react during difficult times.  Successful people always think positively and are motivated to succeed and better themselves.” – Anthony Morrison Breakfast of Champions Part 7– A lunch box with a thermos on top. Not really, but the cycle’s begun again. Today’s treat?  [...]

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DAY 6: SUNDAY – A DAY OF REST & OPENING CEREMONIES.

August 2, 2010

“I want all the sky divers to have their best jumps, so that the best may win.” -              Prime Minister of Tartarstan -              2010 World Parachuting Championship Opening Ceremony We’ll do our best to oblige.  ;) A quiet day today with a late start.  Our first hard-time of the day was the 1630 (4:30pm) bus [...]

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DAY 5: THE DRAW.

August 1, 2010

“The harder we work, the luckier we get.” Breakfast of Champions Part 5 – Breakfast d’jour?  Potato wedges and a cold hamburger patty. Ah, but the bread, butter, cheese and warm summer sausage hit the spot. The draw is out! Now the question is, what does that mean in English?  ‘The draw’ is the official [...]

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