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Life of an Athlete
Khan Muhammad Shameer 1C (3)
When talking about athletes, are parts of being a competitive athlete
all that is in our minds is their that can really frustrate you. Do you
showcase of talents in the sports field, think you could bear all these if you
and their smiles during their prize- were an athlete of your favorite sports?
giving ceremony. However, the pain
and struggles they suffer are often An athlete’s day may seem to be
neglected. Regardless of the sport you very simple and strictly tied to routines
play and how much you love it, there and schedules, but when looking at an
athlete’s normal day in detail, it is not
surprising to find that there are many
factors that are working together to
optimize one’s performance. Athletes
need to have a healthy and balanced
diet in order to keep themselves fit and
in the right shape. They can seldom
spoil themselves with McDonald’s, not
to mention a great feast.
Athletes also face many difficulties
throughout their journey to success,
such as handling the high pressure,
maintaining the levels of motivation
and determination, and the enjoyment
of training or match days. These things
influence the way an athlete develops in
reality, and actually makes the person
more deserving because they have to
work really hard for long periods of
time to achieve their goals.
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