The Winning Athletes

Confessions of a competitive mind.
by Richard Lovett and Holly Hight

Jumping Off a Cliff

By Richard A. Lovett, Ph.D., and Holly Hight on September 28, 2009 in The Winning Athletes

"If your friends jumped off a cliff, would you do it, too?" It's the type of question parents ask in an effort to get children to think for themselves. Of course, the answer is "no." But what if you're on a team, when everyone expects you - and everyone else - to jump off a cliff together? Read More

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Richard Lovett and Holly Hight

Richard A. Lovett, Ph.D., and Holly Hight are a coaching/running duo from Portland, Oregon.

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