Word: stamina
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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Cross-country-skiing coaches dream of athletes like Philip Boit, 26, who is blessed with a long stride, a powerful upper body, endurance and stamina. One problem: Boit, a Kenyan middle-distance runner, had never seen snow until 1996, when he was recruited by Nike to test the proposition that good runners make good skiers. He has cut his time for the 10-km classic race from 2 hr. to a creditable 30 min. But Boit has no illusions about challenging Norway's Bjorn Daehlie, who won the 1994 gold with a time of 24:20.1. "Even if I finish...
...help but be intrigued. The poster reawakens long-suppressed memories, a whole host of sensations and smells I hadn't thought about in years. For me, wrestling was the ultimate athletic challenge. It was an opportunity to learn about myself and my limits, an unparalleled test of strength, stamina and mental agility. In short, I hated...
...contain the quality of the end. The moral questions to be placed on Montgomery's agenda and on the nation's agenda were like Borders' great baseball game, in that they involved issues of right and of wrong. But, King cautioned, the task was complex and required both firmness, stamina and practical skills...
Especially after the Princeton game, Menick proved he has the willingness to assume almost the entire rushing load and a workhorse mentality. His willpower and stamina have earned the respect of his team...
Remus fell in love with rowing and at 14 began working hard to increase her strength and stamina by running and working...