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Comments on the design and construction in San Diego of the first training center in the United States for warm-weather Olympic sports. Overview of the center, the product of architects Tucker, Sadler & Associates with Skidmore, Owings & Merrill.

The article focuses on the concept of mental toughness, described by the author as what sets apart world-class athletes from the average ones. Topics discussed include the factors that negatively impact athlete performance, a reference to the book "Mental Toughness Training for Sports" by James E. Loehr, and the proven techniques to attain an ideal performance state including relaxation, visualization, and concentration.

Focuses on the use of technology in the training of athletes for the Winter Olympics of 1994. Use of virtual reality simulators for bobsled athletes' training; Use of strain gages and high technology video and motion analysis for Luge athletes; Development of an ergometer to build and test power of biathlon athletes. INSET: What this means to you..

The article discusses the role of athletes in sports competitions. It mentions that professional athletes make a living in athletic competitions, while amateur athletes compete in recreational sports or school leagues for personal enjoyment. It talks about the need for them to prepare for the physical demands of their sport and practice to improve their own abilities.

The article offers training tips for triathletes wherein the author stresses the importance of reordering one's sessions at the halfway point of their training.

The article focuses on the advice of triathlon athlete Emma Snowsill and Olympic swimmer Eamon Sullivan on how to be well prepared before a competition. Snowsill whose physical regime includes 30 hours a week of training stresses on the importance of dedicating her time to what she does. Sullivan whose regime include eight times a week of training with abdominal work, cycling, and yoga suggests keeping everything simple.

The article discusses the week six of the eight-week daily program for competitors outlined by triathlon head coach Jonathan Hall at Victorian Institute of Sport in Victoria. It notes that athletes should practice their skills that goes along with their training for the remaining three weeks of their eight-week training so that they can enjoy race day and achieve their goals. It states that athletes should try different training venues and change training partners to improve specific routines.

The article reports on the weekend training trip of the Optician Ironman team to the race venue of UK Ironman 70.3 in Exmoor, England. Emma Saville, who is strong in the run and in the water found the bike particularly tough but was soon getting help and encouragement from the rest of the group. It adds that everyone in the team left with respect for the course and no illusions over what exactly lies for them on the event on June 15, 2008.

The article reports on the weekend training trip of the Optician Ironman team to the race venue of UK Ironman 70.3 in Exmoor, England. It states that the team has been drawn together to raise funds for Vision Aid Overseas and will be taking part in arguably the world's toughest Ironman 70.3 event on June 15, 2008. It adds that the idea behind the weekend was for the team to meet and get to know each other and to recce the bike and run courses.