I really wanted to write a post inspired by the Olympics this week!I've found myself so enthralled watching these amazing athletes I didn't want to stop & write.
While I missed the Opening Ceremonies on TV, with technology as it is today, I was able to catch-up by visiting the NBC video website.
If you didn't see the Opening Ceremonies, I highly encourage you to take some time to watch some of the videos.
And, of course, there are a few Olympians I'm watching:
Dara Torres - the 41 year old Team U.S.A. swimmer competing in her 5th Olympic games after taking a 7 year break. She took a few weeks off after giving birth to her daughter & then was competing again. Read her story & then visit her website. I can't wait until her upcoming book is released.
Lopez Lamong - one of the Lost Boys of the Sudan, now Citizen of the United States for 13 months is running the 1500 meter in Track & Field & was the U.S.A. Flag Bearer. Read his story & be inspired!
Michael Phelps - U.S. swimmer is going for the gold over & over, this man's built for the water. Click his name & check out the pics!
Natalie du Toit - competing for South Africa, Natalie is the 1st amputee to compete in the Olympic games.
Dana Hussein Abdul - competing for Iraq, Dana has risked her life to continue her training .
Sheila Taormina - U.S. Pentathlon competitor, is the 1st woman olympian to qualify for the Olympics in 3 sports.
The Lopez Family - 3 Siblings competing for the gold in Taekwondo.
The list could go on & on. There are so many inspiring and interesting stories in these 2008 Olympic Games!
I rarely encourage hours in front of the TV, but for these few moments in August, it is probably worth a little time spent getting inspired!
And if you feel up to it - take up a new activity.
Be well.
Kim
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