Derval O'Rourke: Five things that set Olympians apart
You need to have an often unrealistic sense of hope — or as I now refer to it as ‘youthful optimism’.
With the Olympics underway now, I thought I’d focus on my experience with the Olympics this week. Let's chat through what it takes to step on the stage at the Olympic Games — from my experience! And here's my Red Lentil Dahl recipe.
These days I only train to stay fit and I coach my friends to help them keep fit and healthy. But I still love the world of Olympic sport and Olympians. There are a number of distinct differences between the mindsets, lifestyles and habits of Olympic athletes. Here are my top five points that make Olympic athletes a bit special:
