I am a __________.

"Recent research has confirmed the importance of the athlete role in the way people define..."

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 19:18:52 -0400

““Recent research has confirmed the importance of the athlete role in the way people define themselves. Brewer, Van Raalte, and Linder (1993) have shown that athletic identity (i.e., the extent to which a person identifies with the athlete role) is a unique and important dimension of the self-concept that can be regarded as both a cognitive structure (a schema) and a social role.””

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Athletic Identity in Marathon Runners: Functional Focus or Dysfunctional Commitment?
by Robert S. Horton , Diane E. Mack

Athletic Identity in Marathon Runners: Functional Focus or Dysfunctional Commitment?

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 19:16:00 -0400

Athletic Identity in Marathon Runners: Functional Focus or Dysfunctional Commitment?

College Athletes And Their Identity

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 19:04:40 -0400

Abstract: A study was conducted with 124 intercollegiate student-athletes at an NCAA Division I institution, USA to examine the relationship between self-identity variables (i.e., identity foreclosure and athletic identity) and career maturity. Results indicated that both identity foreclosure and athletic identity were inversely related to career maturity. Significant effects of gender, playing status (varsity vs. nonvarsity), and sport (revenue producing vs. nonrevenue producing) on career maturity were observed. The findings suggest that failure to explore alternative roles and identifying strongly and exclusively with the athlete role are associated with delayed career development in intercollegiate student athletes, and that male varsity student-athletes in revenue-producing sports may be especially at risk for impaired acquisition of career decision-making skills. The results underscore the importance of understanding athletic identity issues and exercising caution in challenging sport-related occupational aspirations in presenting career development interventions to student-athletes.

Title: Identity foreclosure, athletic identity, and career maturity in intercollegiate athletes.
Authors: Murphy, G. M.; Petitpas, A. J.; Brewer, B. W.
Journal: Sport Psychologist 1996 Vol. 10 No. 3 pp. 239-246
Record Number: 19961810002

A little cheesy, but shows the feeling I am try to convey with...

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 11:24:22 -0400

A little cheesy, but shows the feeling I am try to convey with this project.

The depression that is onset from an injury stems from this misplaced sense of who one is. If I identify myself as a runner and I am no longer able to run, then my identity becomes lost.

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 11:19:53 -0400

This quote from my friend Rui has really struck a nerve within me. Becoming a “runner” gives you an identity. It gives you something that you are and can become. I think as human we are constantly looking for gratification. We want to be able to be a part of something. We want to know who we are and what we should be doing. Being a runner, I completely agree with Rui’s statement. Running is a huge part of who I am and when I can’t run I have this intense feeling of anxiety and worry. Without running, I feel incomplete. I think that this is why running is such a healing experience. It gives people a sense of place in the world. I want to go on and interview other runners and ask them what being a “runner” means to them.

"The real purpose of running isn’t to win a race. It’s to test the limits of the human..."

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:28:02 -0400

““The real purpose of running isn’t to win a race. It’s to test the limits of the human heart.””

- Bill Bowerman

Without Limits is one of my favorite movies about a superstar...

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:04:12 -0400

Without Limits is one of my favorite movies about a superstar runner, Steve Prefontaine. “Pre” as his fans refer to him, was one of distance runnings first American stars. He gave every race everything he had and famously stated, “To give anything less than your best, would be to sacrifice the gift.” This clip is from a nationals race which he ran with 12 stitches in his foot. This prompts me to think about.. what is it that makes us runners feel that we HAVE to run. No one would have thought him weak by dropping out of the race, but he could not let himself. Something inside feels defeated if you have to hold back. This feeling inside is what outweighs the pain.

I Can Do This. Success through sport.

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 14:14:52 -0400

I Can Do This. Success through sport.

BELIEVE IN THE RUN

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 14:09:26 -0400

BELIEVE IN THE RUN

Too Much Of A Good Thing

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 13:46:29 -0400

http://www.ontherunevents.com/news/0188.shtml

This story shows the true spirit of a runner and an athlete, and...

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 13:22:52 -0400

This story shows the true spirit of a runner and an athlete, and the strength that can come from those around you.

Over the past 5 months I have been raising money for Team...

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 23:54:00 -0400

Over the past 5 months I have been raising money for Team LIVESTRONG while training for the Boston Marathon to help those living with and affected by Cancer. My grandfather died from cancer when I was in middle school and I am running 26.2 miles at the Boston Marathon for him in 3 weeks on April 18.

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Fri, 25 Mar 2011 17:56:00 -0400

"It’s an odd thing, when your body says no and your mind and your spirit say yes. It’s frightening..."

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 17:48:00 -0400

“It’s an odd thing, when your body says no and your mind and your spirit say yes. It’s frightening and empowering and clarifying and beautiful all at once. It was the past year of my life, shortened into a span of 26.2 arduous miles”

- Kristin Armstrong

The Healing Power of Running

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 17:47:00 -0400

The Healing Power of Running:

An inspiring article by Kristin Armstrong about the powerful effects that running has on the body and mind.

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Wed, 23 Mar 2011 22:32:38 -0400

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Wed, 23 Mar 2011 22:25:00 -0400

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Tue, 22 Mar 2011 12:05:00 -0400

"Every year more than 380,000 students fail out of college in the United States. The impact of..."

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 12:04:14 -0400

““Every year more than 380,000 students fail out of college in the United States. The impact of college failure can cause lasting damage to self-esteem, and the consequences can influence an entire lifetime.””

- http://www.ctl.ua.edu/CTLStudyAids/StudySkillsFlyers/GeneralTips/causesoffailure.htm