The transition to athlete retirement is commonly said to take 2 – 3 years. While that may seem like a long time, it pales in comparison to how long it takes to become a great athlete. Not only preparing for this but also, keeping this in perspective are powerful tools for the retiring athlete. Identity is not a single entity, but a combination of influences, innate responses, and personality influenced desires. The problem arises as we put more and more emphasis on ONE element of our identity, ignoring the many others. Think about how you have introduced yourself over the years. What did you say when you were in high school? College? After that? Now? I suspect there is a link between our descriptions of self and how readily they pop out of your mouth, and who you see yourself as.
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British long distance swimmer Beth French, has broken multiple records around the world’s oceans and now in her early 40’s has found peace in those achievements and her personal journey. She is now channelling her adventurous spirit with her 11 year old son Dylan in remote areas of the world. Beth’s story takes her from being wheelchair bound due to ME from the age of 10 to 17 and finding her feet again she took her life in both hands to regain her strength through travel and studying natural health around the world. Immersing herself in water first as therapy and later as a physical and emotional challenge Beth set about breaking long distance swimming records including the Molokai Channel which took 24 hours and 10 mins.  She is the subject of a new documentary Against The Tides and is also featured in a new book Fantastic Female Adventurers: Truly amazing tales of women exploring the world by Lily Dyu.
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Our guest this week is 55 year old Neringa Jakstiene a U.S. track and field athlete who just this year has broken six world records; four indoors ,and two outdoor. At the 2019 USA indoor championships alone she broke four world records. Neringa then went to Poland and broke three more world records.  Overall she broke world records 14 times + 4 records that she repeated. Her indoor 4WR: Pentathlon 4894 points, Long Jump 5m 22cm, Triple Jump 11m 9cm, 60m hurdles 8.48 seconds.  And her outdoor WR: Pentathlon included Long Jump of 5m 6cm.  Neringa also holds the American indoor high jump record of 1m 48cm ands the 4 x 200 m relay.  She holds the American outdoor records in high jump, triple jump, and 80m hurdles. Neringa was born in Soviet controlled Lithuania and faced personal challenges when her mother was being treated for a brain tumor having to be placed with her sister in a foster home. Sport though has always been a part of her life and she says without it her life would have no meaning.  Moving to the US in 1994 at the age of 30 with her husband she raised two boys Lucas, 19, and Nedas, 24, and at the age of 50 returned to athletics to make a considerable mark on the Masters Track and Field world.  Neringa works as a housekeeper and manages on a modest budget to travel to meets and continue to fulfill her ambitions of more records and medals in the sport she loves.
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Kendra Fisher is joined by Chris Stafford to discuss the importance of self-awareness and self honesty especially in times of need when life’s challenges become overwhelming. It is Mental Health Awareness Week in Canada and for many this is the time of year as the season’s change that the mind and body react not always in the best interests of your health. Kendra offers some advice on how to best cope and connect when the going gets harder and not to become isolated.  She stresses that there is help available and encourages people to reach out for whatever you may need to help and support you. 
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A new season of Ruck On kicks off with two new co-hosts former Saracen’s and England player Georgie Gulliver and Cath Yeoman’s amateur rugby player for Kenilworth Women's team and one of the hosts of The Women’s Rugby Show.  They discuss professionalism in the sport and the news contracts at England’s red Roses, Georgie talks about combining two careers when she was playing. They also discuss the importance of sharing resources with the men’s team and pointed out that rugby is the fastest growing women’s sport in the UK. They also discuss the start of the Tyrell’s 15 Season and the Sevens series which got underway in Glendale, Colorado last weekend when the USA claimed the first crown.
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Mental strength training is an important, albeit underrated, contributor to athletic success.In this final episode of the series Erin McGuire reviews previous episodes and presents a game day strategy. Mental strength training is akin to physical strength training- you don’t go to the gym once and become fit overnight. Likewise- you build your mental strength by applying skills in real-time. Build your self-awareness, implement tools, see what works, try again. Start with your goals, think about what you need to do to achieve them. Think about what you can control, and act upon it as you pursue your goals. When it’s crunch time, block out negativity by visualizing yourself performing to the best of your ability. How many years have you trained? How many hours of practice have you logged? How many times have you drilled a skill? You can do this. Clear your headspace, and coach yourself like the athlete you are by using positive, instructional, and motivational cues. Building mental fitness starts with you.
 
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In Episode 26 Megan Kahn's guest is Indiana head softball coach Shonda Stanton. Entering her 3rd season at IU, and with 600+ wins to her name, Shonda exemplifies strong female role model. A mom, an impactful mentor, and a huge advocate for not only WeCOACH, but also the game itself, Shonda shares her perspective on developing people. Her “win with people” attitude shines through on the diamond and in life. This episode drops empowering quotes, coaching insights, and resources for success throughout, regardless of what sport you coach. Shonda’s intensely competitive spirit and selfless heart inspire those around her to keep saying yes to possibilities.
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The WiSP Sports Desk is hosted by Nancy Gillen and Chris Stafford
Soccer report by Ailsa Cowen
Boxing World Champs update
USA's Dalilah Muhammad 400m hurdles World record
Simone Biles - 21 world titles
Chloe Kim taking year-long break
Ailsa Cowen’s Soccer report
Iran women ticket update
Women’s Sport Leadership Academy for Coaches (involves six federations - triathlon, cycling, rowing, rugby, tennis and wrestling)
Commonwealth Games President praises female athletes for role in Trinidad and Tobago 2021 bid.
 
 
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On this episode of Sport in Focus Chris Stafford talks to boxer and author Malissa Smith who is the author of A History Of Women's Boxing which will be in its second edition in time for the 202 Tokyo Olympic Games,. Malissa is a speaker and writes frequently on the topic of women's boxing. She is also a practitioner of the sport herself and as she puts it has a keen understanding of the demands of the sweet science on the women who contest the sport, as well as the challenges they face.  The sport has a curious history women’s game since it dates back to the 18th Century and we learn perhaps surprisingly that variety dancers were known to enjoy prize fighting.
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Ellen Donnelly from Castlemartyr, County Cork is a newcomer to motorsport. She has always been a fan of go karts and had been encouraged there to try her hand at racing the faster versions as they could see her potential.  She is now racing the Lame X30 Junior class,  It is one of the most powerful junior classes, with top speed about 70 mph, for drivers age 13 – 17 years, since only June of this year.  Presently competing in Club Championships only and planning to move to Motor Sports Ireland Championships for the next season. Ellen drives with NCM Team who are based in Athboy and has great support from Team Manager Noel Carey and his crew.
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