Podcasts about track field team

This is the Quick Pack Recap. I'm your host this week James Williams. Let's get right into it! This past week, your Wolfpack's Men's basketball team took care of business against Fresno State with a dominating 94-69 win on Monday, Feb. 10, led by Redshirt Junior Nick Davidson with 25 points, 6 assists, and 2 rebounds. On Friday, Feb.14, the Men's Basketball team traveled to San Jose State where they picked up an impressive 73-58 win, where Fifth Year Kobe Sanders had 18 points, 9 assists, and 4 rebounds in a resilient effort. Tonight, your Wolf Pack will be on the road to face off with Colorado State at 6:00 P.M. As for other athletics, the Women's Track & Field team came off an impressive performance at the Don Kirby Invitational, where sophomore Magdalene George recorded a time of 23.69 sec, which placed 7th in the 200m invitational on Friday, Feb.14. Day 2 of the competition was highlighted by a school record set by sophomore Meekness Dogonyaro, where she recorded a 13.01m in the triple jump competition, which was enough to receive fourth place in the competition. The Women's Track & Field Team will have their Indoor Mountain West Championships in Albuquerque, New Mexico next weekend going from Thursday, Feb. 27 to Saturday, Mar. 1st. Thanks for listening to this week's Quick Pack Recap. Check back in next Tuesday for our next episode!

An interview with Pauline Meyer of the SBC Champion A-State Track & Field team, PLUS a recap of the week in A-State Athletics!

Today with us on the Incite Change Podcast, Coach Mauro sits down with Supa D.A. Meikle. Supa has been active in sports since the age of 4, so becoming a varsity athlete while completing his undergrad degree at Western University was no surprise. He then went on to obtain a Master's Degree from the University of Guelph then into a special honours program at York University. By profession, he is an advisor in the Office of the Leader of the Oficial Opposition but he is also a natural leader. He devotes his success to the support of his family and the importance of managing your energy and doing things that makes you truly fulfilled. The next step in Supa's athletic journey is competing at the Masters Level of Track & Field where he is representing Jamaica for the Master's Track & Field Team. Along with other athletes from the theJAMCAN International Athletics Club, he will be competing in a variety of different events with Masters Athletes who are over the age of 35. Through his passion for building and strengthening community, he has made it his mission to eliminate systemic racism and to have everyone understand that through diversity so much can be done. Episode Timestamps ●        [01:13] Who is Supa?                       ●        [04:35] The Value of Family        ●        [08:42] The Benefits of Fitness          ●        [13:14] Striding to the Masters ●        [19:00] Supporting Others through Sport ●        [24:26] Knowledge is Power ●        [29:58] Don't Fear Failure                   Resources Mentioned ●        Connect with Supa on Linkedin    ●        Athletics Canada ●        Jamcan International Athletics Club Quotes [Supa] “It's not always about managing your time, but managing your energy” [Mauro] “At the very least I can give you my knowledge and allow you to pick my brain” [Supa] “Don't be afraid to try, don't be afraid to go after your goals” Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode! Contact us! If you would like to get in touch, leave us a comment! Visit our website - www.healthyincite.com Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/incitecoaching/?hl=en Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/healthyincite?lang=en  Like us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/incitecoaching/ 

We continue our conversation today with Dr. Terry Franson.  Terry coached Azusa Pacific University's Track & Field Team from 1980 to 1995.  He coached the Men's Track & Field Team to 11 outdoor championships in 13 years—the most in NAIA history.  Throughout his career, Terry coached 123 NAIA All Americans, 81 National Championships, and 8 Olympians.   In our episode today, Dr. Terry Franson shares his 20 coaching tips and explains how he tries to live his life by them.   Be sure to listen to the first part of my conversation with Dr. Terry, I Coach the Person, Not the Sport (Part 1).   I hope you're as amazed by Terry's wisdom and stories as I was while interviewing him.  Don't forget to hit the subscribe button so that you never miss an episode of Next Gen Nonprofit Leadership, and I also encourage you to share the podcast with a friend who would also be likely to get something out of it! Enjoy!   Time Stamps [1:23] – Tommy reintroduces Dr. Terry Franson and continues the conversation from our last episode. [2:12] – Dr. Terry shares his tips for coaching. [4:56] – Dr. Terry explains what he means by “the first no is the beginning of the opportunity.” [6:16] – How Dr. Terry balanced life while on the big stage.  [8:15] – The philosophy of the word “Team”, according to Dr. Terry. [9:40] – What ‘facetime' means to Terry Franson. [12:08] – Playing offense is given new meaning. [14:33] – We learn how Terry was inspired by Anne Sullivan. [16:00] – Dr. Terry reveals that he's had forty four vocal cord surgeries and how these impacted his life. [18:02] – How coaching can take a toll on the family, and how Dr. Terry's wife plays a role in keeping family life balanced.  [20:01] – Does Dr. Terry Franson miss coaching?  Here are his final thoughts.   Links and Resources JobfitMatters – Website Connect with Dr. Terry Franson on LinkedIn Anne Sullivan - Biography Azusa Pacific University

I've long held a fascination and admiration for great coaches.  They influence the lives of young people, and I believe they have a significant role in modeling them to not only be great athletes but to also be better people and better citizens.  For some time, I've felt there must be an artform to figuring out how to coach individuals and—to paraphrase a great Army slogan—to be all they can be. My guest today is Dr. Terry Franson.  Terry coached Azusa Pacific University's Track & Field Team from 1980 to 1995.  He coached the Men's Track & Field Team to 11 outdoor championships in 13 years—the most in NAIA history.  Throughout his career, Terry coached 123 NAIA All Americans, 81 National Championships, and 8 Olympians.   In our conversation today, Dr. Terry Franson shares his philosophy on coaching and leadership and tells some of the most amazing stories about the athletes he's coached over the years.  I'm sure you'll recognize some of the famous United States Olympians from the 1990s that Terry helped to reach their true potential. I hope you're as amazed by Terry's wisdom and stories as I was while interviewing him.  Don't forget to hit the subscribe button so that you never miss an episode of Next Gen Nonprofit Leadership, and I also encourage you to share the podcast with a friend who would also be likely to get something out of it! Enjoy!   Time Stamps [1:33] – Tommy introduces us to his guest, Dr. Terry Franson. [2:11] – Terry gives us a glimpse into his childhood and how he got into athletics.  [4:21] – How did Dr. Terry's high school coach get the best out of him? [6:01] – We learn a few takeaways from Dr. Terry's dissertation about getting the best out of young athletes. [8:10] – Terry addresses his process when he realizes he's not the best person to help someone. [9:23] – Terry explains his stance on whether he coaches the person or the sport. [10:42] – We hear a story about an Aha! moment Terry had when applying the lessons from his dissertation.   [12:24] – How someone walked from relative obscurity to becoming an Olympian. [14:17] –  Older listeners may remember this story about Dan O'Brien and Dave Johnson who were featured in a $20 million Reebok campaign in the early 90s. [15:44] – We're surprised to learn about Dave Johnson, an athlete who had trained for twelve years and discovered he had a fractured bone in his foot five weeks before the Olympic Games in Barcelona. [18:18] – What happened during the Games in Barcelona?   [19:20] – Dr. Terry tells us about a little boy sitting in the stands watching Dave compete with a broken foot. [21:21] – Mike Barnett goes from throwing footballs, to throwing javelins, to getting thrown off the team.   [23:38] – Dr. Terry shares how he helped coach Mike and turn his life around.    Links and Resources JobfitMatters – Website Connect with Dr. Terry Franson on LinkedIn Lead From The Heart: Transformational Leadership For The 21st Century, by Mark C. Crowley Reebok Commercials - Dan and Dave - 1992 Anne Sullivan Dave Johnson Innocent Egbunike Mike Barnett Azusa Pacific University

Lou Scott was a member of the 1968 Olympic team that included John Carlos and Tommy Smith who protested social injustice in Mexico City. Coach Scott's journey is absolutely unreal and you don't want to miss this incredible 3 part series where Coach Scott chronicles his rise from Belle Isle in Detroit, Michigan, to the Olympics and how he ran all over the world as a result of his bike breaking down during his paper route at 6am one morning. Coach Scott was my cross country coach at Oak Park High School (MI), and the lessons I learned from his coaching I carry with me to this day. We hope you enjoy sharing space with us here in The Sports Deli and we can't thank Coach Scott enough for honoring us with his time. Remember, your voice matters when fighting systemic racism. Read a   book, acknowledge your white privilege, watch a movie about institutional racism, call your local or state representatives, and/or have a conversation with someone that doesn't look like you so that we can change the economic, educational, police, housing, and prison narratives that currently need to be changed in this country. The Sports Deli is sponsored by SportRx.com. You can contact them at 888.831.5817 and talk to a live optician. Don't forget to enter the code, "DELI10" at checkout for your 10% discount. Also check out PSKCOLLECTIVE.COM or PSK Collective clothing line at WALMART.COM which is the clothing promotes inclusivity, empowerment,  and  equality by  supporting female athletes through the Women's Sports Foundation! Much love to, CITYLOCS.COM for their support of The Sports Deli   Podcast. You can custom license plate or flag hats and so  much more. They're the coolest hat I've seen in years! Enter the code, "THESPORTSDELI" at checkout for your special 10% discount! Mad Props to Natty White the founder of Moolahkicks.com. The First Women's Basketball Sneaker Brand. Sneaker drop will be in May of 2021.   Moolah represents like MONEEEEEY as if to give a positive nod to the street culture of basketball which often gets a negative rap and the fact that more money should be dedicated to girls, women, and in this case, women's basketball kicks. Please mask up if you haven't had the vaccine, remember black lives matter, stop Asian hate, it takes a village, and until next time...peace... #USA #Olympics #Detroit #Michigan #TrackandField #Track&Field #NBCSports #ABCSports #ESPN #CBSSports #YahooSports #runner #training #sport #sports #motivation #workout #nike #runnersofinstagram #crosscountry #speed #usatf #sportspodcast #podcast #podcasts #blacklivesmatter --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-sports-deli/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-sports-deli/support

Lou Scott was a member of the 1968 Olympic team that included John Carlos and Tommy Smith who protested social injustice in Mexico City. Coach Scott's journey is absolutely unreal and you don't want to miss this incredible 3 part series where Coach Scott chronicles his rise from Belle Isle in Detroit, Michigan, to the Olympics and how he ran all over the world as a result of his bike breaking down during his paper route at 6am one morning. Coach Scott was my cross country coach at Oak Park High School (MI), and the lessons I learned from his coaching I carry with me to this day. We hope you enjoy sharing space with us here in The Sports Deli and we can't thank Coach Scott enough for honoring us with his time. Remember, your voice matters when fighting systemic racism. Read a   book, acknowledge your white privilege, watch a movie about institutional racism, call your local or state representatives, and/or have a conversation with someone that doesn't look like you so that we can change the economic, educational, police, housing, and prison narratives that currently need to be changed in this country. The Sports Deli is sponsored by SportRx.com. You can contact them at 888.831.5817 and talk to a live optician. Don't forget to enter the code, "DELI10" at checkout for your 10% discount. Also check out PSKCOLLECTIVE.COM or PSK Collective clothing line at WALMART.COM which is the clothing promotes inclusivity, empowerment,  and  equality by  supporting female athletes through the Women's Sports Foundation! Much love to, CITYLOCS.COM for their support of The Sports Deli   Podcast. You can custom license plate or flag hats and so  much more. They're the coolest hat I've seen in years! Enter the code, "THESPORTSDELI" at checkout for your special 10% discount! Mad Props to Natty White the founder of Moolahkicks.com. The First Women's Basketball Sneaker Brand. Sneaker drop will be in May of 2021.   Moolah represents like MONEEEEEY as if to give a positive nod to the street culture of basketball which often gets a negative rap and the fact that more money should be dedicated to girls, women, and in this case, women's basketball kicks. Please mask up if you haven't had the vaccine, remember black lives matter, stop Asian hate, it takes a village, and until next time...peace... #USA #Olympics #Detroit #Michigan #TrackandField #Track&Field #NBCSports #ABCSports #ESPN #CBSSports #YahooSports #runner #training #sport #sports #motivation #workout #nike #runnersofinstagram #crosscountry #speed #usatf #sportspodcast #podcast #podcasts #blacklivesmatter --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-sports-deli/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-sports-deli/support

Today's episode is featuring Jenna DeAngelo. Jenna tells her story about dealing with injuries, adapting to collegiate sports, and how talking to a professional about her mental health was a something she felt helped her immensely. Enjoy!

#121: Fighting Cancer Through Vulnerability with Beau Whitman In this episode I am speaking with Beau Whitman, a Personal Trainer and Motivator to so many people. Beau is one of seven siblings in the Whitman family. Growing up with two younger brothers and four older sisters – all of whom are supportive, passionate, and wildly competitive – shaped who Beau is as an athlete, coach, trainer and person. His athletic career began at Parkettes National Gymnastics Training Center where he trained as a competitive gymnast for twelve years. After retiring, he competed as a five-sport varsity athlete in high school, participating in Soccer, Diving, Wrestling, Lacrosse, and Track & Field. With its close ties to Gymnastics, Pole Vaulting captured Beau’s heart and led him to join the Lehigh Mountain Hawks Division I Track & Field Team at Lehigh University. After college, Beau accepted a position at New York University as the Assistant Jumps Coach for the Track & Field Team. Here he uncovered his passion for coaching and helping other athletes. Beau became a trainer and CrossFit coach so that he could further help people achieve their goals, compete, and recover from injuries. Having experienced six major reconstructive procedures during his athletic career, Beau understands the physical endurance and restraint, as well as the positive mentality necessary to successfully recover from an injury. Following the mantra, “rebuilt to inspire”, Beau works with injured athletes to make full recoveries and motivates them to come back both physically and mentally stronger.   In this episode, we discuss: Everything happens for a reason. We aren’t necessarily supposed to understand or make sense of the reason, yet there is always something we can make of our challenges and our story. Vulnerability is something Beau truly embraces as he challenges himself and others to go 5 layers deep in our questions. Allowing ourselves to be vulnerable is what truly connects us to each other. Beau’s mantra, “rebuilt to inspire”, is a mantra that he truly lived and continues to live on a daily basis. We always teach what we learn. That is what makes us powerful human beings and authentic in our message. Beau openly shared and documented his cancer journey online to offer support to others and this connected him with so many people that he became an inspiration for.   Connect with Beau Website: https://beauwhitman.squarespace.com/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beau.whitman   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beauwhitman   Connect with Marsha: Book your FREE IMPACT call https://calendly.com/mvanwyn761/impact-call Fill out the Radical Responsibility Mastermind Application to book your Discovery call https://forms.gle/KWFSB1a42eSP9yx8A   About me – Marsha Vanwynsberghe — Author, Speaker and Life Coach Marsha is the 6-time Bestselling Author of “When She Stopped Asking Why”.  She shares her lessons as a parent who dealt with teen substance abuse far past the level of normal experimentation. Through her programs, coaching and live events for women, Marsha is on a mission to teach you how to “Own Your Choices” in your own life.  She teaches women how to own their stories, lead themselves and pay it forward to others by creating businesses that serve, support and impact others.    

#121: Fighting Cancer Through Vulnerability with Beau Whitman In this episode I am speaking with Beau Whitman, a Personal Trainer and Motivator to so many people. Beau is one of seven siblings in the Whitman family. Growing up with two younger brothers and four older sisters – all of whom are supportive, passionate, and wildly competitive – shaped who Beau is as an athlete, coach, trainer and person. His athletic career began at Parkettes National Gymnastics Training Center where he trained as a competitive gymnast for twelve years. After retiring, he competed as a five-sport varsity athlete in high school, participating in Soccer, Diving, Wrestling, Lacrosse, and Track & Field. With its close ties to Gymnastics, Pole Vaulting captured Beau’s heart and led him to join the Lehigh Mountain Hawks Division I Track & Field Team at Lehigh University. After college, Beau accepted a position at New York University as the Assistant Jumps Coach for the Track & Field Team. Here he uncovered his passion for coaching and helping other athletes. Beau became a trainer and CrossFit coach so that he could further help people achieve their goals, compete, and recover from injuries. Having experienced six major reconstructive procedures during his athletic career, Beau understands the physical endurance and restraint, as well as the positive mentality necessary to successfully recover from an injury. Following the mantra, “rebuilt to inspire”, Beau works with injured athletes to make full recoveries and motivates them to come back both physically and mentally stronger.   In this episode, we discuss: Everything happens for a reason. We aren’t necessarily supposed to understand or make sense of the reason, yet there is always something we can make of our challenges and our story. Vulnerability is something Beau truly embraces as he challenges himself and others to go 5 layers deep in our questions. Allowing ourselves to be vulnerable is what truly connects us to each other. Beau’s mantra, “rebuilt to inspire”, is a mantra that he truly lived and continues to live on a daily basis. We always teach what we learn. That is what makes us powerful human beings and authentic in our message. Beau openly shared and documented his cancer journey online to offer support to others and this connected him with so many people that he became an inspiration for.   Connect with Beau Website: https://beauwhitman.squarespace.com/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beau.whitman   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beauwhitman   Connect with Marsha: Book your FREE IMPACT call https://calendly.com/mvanwyn761/impact-call Fill out the Radical Responsibility Mastermind Application to book your Discovery call https://forms.gle/KWFSB1a42eSP9yx8A   About me – Marsha Vanwynsberghe — Author, Speaker and Life Coach Marsha is the 6-time Bestselling Author of “When She Stopped Asking Why”.  She shares her lessons as a parent who dealt with teen substance abuse far past the level of normal experimentation. Through her programs, coaching and live events for women, Marsha is on a mission to teach you how to “Own Your Choices” in your own life.  She teaches women how to own their stories, lead themselves and pay it forward to others by creating businesses that serve, support and impact others.    

#121: Fighting Cancer Through Vulnerability with Beau Whitman In this episode I am speaking with Beau Whitman, a Personal Trainer and Motivator to so many people. Beau is one of seven siblings in the Whitman family. Growing up with two younger brothers and four older sisters – all of whom are supportive, passionate, and wildly competitive – shaped who Beau is as an athlete, coach, trainer and person. His athletic career began at Parkettes National Gymnastics Training Center where he trained as a competitive gymnast for twelve years. After retiring, he competed as a five-sport varsity athlete in high school, participating in Soccer, Diving, Wrestling, Lacrosse, and Track & Field. With its close ties to Gymnastics, Pole Vaulting captured Beau's heart and led him to join the Lehigh Mountain Hawks Division I Track & Field Team at Lehigh University. After college, Beau accepted a position at New York University as the Assistant Jumps Coach for the Track & Field Team. Here he uncovered his passion for coaching and helping other athletes. Beau became a trainer and CrossFit coach so that he could further help people achieve their goals, compete, and recover from injuries. Having experienced six major reconstructive procedures during his athletic career, Beau understands the physical endurance and restraint, as well as the positive mentality necessary to successfully recover from an injury. Following the mantra, “rebuilt to inspire”, Beau works with injured athletes to make full recoveries and motivates them to come back both physically and mentally stronger.   In this episode, we discuss: Everything happens for a reason. We aren't necessarily supposed to understand or make sense of the reason, yet there is always something we can make of our challenges and our story. Vulnerability is something Beau truly embraces as he challenges himself and others to go 5 layers deep in our questions. Allowing ourselves to be vulnerable is what truly connects us to each other. Beau's mantra, “rebuilt to inspire”, is a mantra that he truly lived and continues to live on a daily basis. We always teach what we learn. That is what makes us powerful human beings and authentic in our message. Beau openly shared and documented his cancer journey online to offer support to others and this connected him with so many people that he became an inspiration for.   Connect with Beau Website: https://beauwhitman.squarespace.com/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beau.whitman   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beauwhitman   Connect with Marsha: Book your FREE IMPACT call https://calendly.com/mvanwyn761/impact-call Fill out the Radical Responsibility Mastermind Application to book your Discovery call https://forms.gle/KWFSB1a42eSP9yx8A   About me – Marsha Vanwynsberghe — Author, Speaker and Life Coach Marsha is the 6-time Bestselling Author of “When She Stopped Asking Why”.  She shares her lessons as a parent who dealt with teen substance abuse far past the level of normal experimentation. Through her programs, coaching and live events for women, Marsha is on a mission to teach you how to “Own Your Choices” in your own life.  She teaches women how to own their stories, lead themselves and pay it forward to others by creating businesses that serve, support and impact others.    

Available On: iTunes  | Google Play  | Stitcher  | Spotify Tracy Sundlun is best known as one of the co-founders of the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series, which with his involvement, grew to 29 events in 15 states, Washington DC, and 6 other countries, in which over 500,000 runners competed each year.  He has over 4 decades of involvement in virtually every facet of the sports of track and field, long distance running, and race walking. His experience includes everything from coaching (including at Georgetown, Colorado, USC, and over 100 athletes going to the Olympic Games); to sports administration, event creation (founder of the National Scholastic Indoor and Outdoor Track & Field Championships), and athlete representation, sponsorship sales, and charity fundraising.   Tracy has been at the forefront of a number of the sports’ innovations and advances over the past 40 years, including the1974 effort  to introduce and involve chiropractic in track & field, in 1980 when he initiated the first test case with prize money and above-the-table appearance money in long distance running, and more recently in 2005, he created the first Wave Start plans for marathons and half marathons to better manage the density and comfort of runners on the course.   Tracy's actions, events, and programs have always epitomized his core belief that sport should positively impact all of society and look to include as opposed to exclude, involving all constituencies and athletes of all ages and abilities. His recent accolades include induction into the Running USA Hall of Champions and being named head manager of the United States Men’s Track & Field Team for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro Tracy now runs Everything Running, a small consulting company focused on “anything and everything track and field, running, and race walking." From Andy: It's rare these days that you get a chance to sit down and hear stories from a true legend, leader, and innovator in a modern sport. I consider myself incredibly fortunate to have had the opportunity to do just this with Tracy Sundlun. His stories are mesmerizing, as he takes me back to times in the running world when things that we take for granted today were totally non-existent. This is modern-history (that isn't done yet) and storytelling at it's finest. ENJOY! FORWARD TO A FRIEND - If you enjoy the podcast, please help us spread the word by sharing it. LEAVE A REVIEW - Your written reviews in iTunes go a long way in helping us get the word out. Here's a link to make it easy - bit.ly/breakingordinary. Thanks in advance for your help and support!  Connect with Tracy Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Facebook: Tracy Sundlun Twitter: @TracySundlun Questions? Feedback? Email - podcast@wholelifechallenge.com Instagram - @andypetranek Facebook - @andypetranek Twitter - @andypetranek REVIEW THE PODCAST ON iTUNES - bit.ly/breakingordinary If you liked this episode, try these: 115: Danny Dreyer — You, Too, Can Love Running 127: Steven Sashen – On Why You Should Consider Running Barefoot – With or Without Your Shoes On Image of Tracy Sundlun speaking courtesy of Phillips Exeter Academy This episode is brought to you by The Good Kitchen. One of the best things I’ve ever done is to get prepared, Whole Life Challenge-compliant meals delivered to me during the week. It makes my life so much simpler, eliminates any questions I might have about healthy food for those meals, and reduces the number of decisions I need to make each day. I highly suggest trying it out. It was a game-changer for me. The Good Kitchen will deliver pre-made, chef prepared, WLC-compliant meals (breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner) right to your front door via FedEx. A special offer for podcast listeners: get 15% off your first order. Just use this link: thegoodkitchen.com/wlc

Isang Smith is a Licensed Massage Therapist, multi-sport athlete and coach from running (she’s won the Silver for the 800 m. and Gold for the 1500 m. during the Philippine National Open in 2015), Muay Thai, strength training, and all around badass.  She earned a BA in Psychology from Columbia University where she also competed in their Division 1 Track & Field Team.   Her interest in Integrative Medicine came immediately after Massage Therapy and Acupuncture resolved a troublesome calf injury during her senior year track season. Inspired to learn more about these therapeutic modalities, she attended and graduated from the Swedish Institute for Massage Therapy in 2012.  She is currently attending the Tri-State College of Acupuncture for my Masters in Oriental Medicine on her journey to help athletes of all levels recover from injuries and prevent future ones.  Paolo's been going through training lately from weights, gymnastic strength, and dance while Ricky's made the gym his second home so we wanted to get folks from the fitness and health side of things into the show this year. This is definitely an episode where you’ll hear about how food literally fuels the body and a professional athlete’s take on it.  We talk a little bit about Isang’s work, common misconceptions about health…especially around recovery, her approach to nutrition, questions you should ask before you build your nutrition plan, and how she uses sports as a way not just to empower herself but also build communities around her.   It’s important to note that while we focus on some tactics (many quite simple and far less overwhelming than the internet makes it seem), there are some big takeaways in what Isang has to say about the mindset and approach one takes.  Also featured on the show is Lee Scantalides, also an accomplished athlete and trainer, who managed to pop in for a question or two. 

Read the full story with photos at https://www.otsuka.co.jp/en/company/globalnews/detail.php?id=224&date=2015-08-30   On the final day of the 15th IAAF World Championships held in Beijing, Mai Ito from the Otsuka Pharmaceutical Track & Field Team ran for Japan in the Women’s Marathon. Although the final day was cloudy compared to the blazing weather throughout the games, Ms. Ito ran confidently in hot conditions and finished first among all Japanese runners, earning her the right to run in the 2016 Olympics to be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Ms. Ito focused on training and overcame harsh conditions in preparation for her second time competing in the World Championships. For this marathon, she concentrated on strengthening her muscles, with particular focus on training her lower body by performing squats with weights – a workout that she endured even after suffering a stress fracture in her foot. Paying close attention to everyday diet and hydration prior to the competition was another factor contributing to her strong performance. She consumed more protein and carbohydrates, chose jellied food if she felt that this was a better choice for her digestion, and took amino acid supplements in addition to her meals to counter fatigue. Careful hydration before and during running is just as important as daily diet. Ms. Ito chose ion supply drinks with optimum amounts of sugars to prevent dehydration throughout and to support her spurt in the latter part of her run.She was careful about hydration during training and at competitions, and the results of her daily adjustments were obvious from her performance at the marathon beyond the 30 kilometers point. While many runners down-paced by trying to catch up with the fastest spurting group, Ms. Ito’s determined run earned her a ticket to the upcoming Olympics after she finished 7th, the highest among Japanese runners. Otsuka Pharmaceutical Track & Field Team’s athletes receive physical training and instructions on diet & hydration from instructors, coaches and a dietitian, all with a scientific approach tailored to each athlete’s physical features and conditions. “It is crucial that each of our athletes recognize the science behind the various support they receive during their training and apply it towards international competitions,” commented Mr. Tadasu Kawano, Team Coach. “Ms. Ito is an ideal role model for other team members. She understands the data very well. Her physical abilities may be compared unfavorably with Western and African competitors, but her perseverance will surely lead her through the competition for medals.” Ms. Ito joined Otsuka’s Track & Field Team, envisioning becoming a world-class athlete after she started running during her high school years. During the daytime away from track & field, Ms. Ito plays an important role in quality assurance at Otsuka Pharmaceutical Factory, Inc., and she finds pleasure in contributing to the wellbeing of people and patients around the world. “You can find many world-class athletes on the Otsuka Pharmaceutical Track & Field Team. We have an environment here that supports international competition,” says Ms. Ito. “I anticipated the Beijing World Championships race would be held in hot and harsh conditions, so I concentrated on not dragging fatigue after my rehearsals. I communicated actively with the staff members supporting me, to make sure my condition was monitored from all angles. What I have experienced during training for this marathon is an asset, and it will most certainly help me in conditioning towards the Rio de Janeiro Olympics to bring out the best performance of my career and to run in the top tier.” On August 30, the same day that Mai Ito confirmed her place at the Olympics, a younger athlete from Otsuka’s team made a bright debut in Japan. Yui Okada, who joined Otsuka 4 years ago, championed in her very first full marathon in Hokkaido. This was her second victory following a winning run in a half marathon, also her first time competing at that distance. “If there is anything I am uncertain of, I ask. I ask my teammates and dietitian what I should be doing to take care of myself. At Otsuka, I get the support I need to improve myself,” says the young debutante. Otsuka’s younger generation athletes are striving for world-class results, and Otsuka Track & Field Team is proud of supporting promising young athletes through its vast knowledge and experience of wellbeing.