About this title: The story of Natalie Coughlin's remarkable battle back from injury and burnout to become America's Golden Girl--a two-time Olympic Gold Medal winner in swimming and the most decorated female athlete at the 2004 Olympics.
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Rodale Books
Date Published: 2006-04-18
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Rodale Books
Date Published: 4/18/2006
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Rodale Pr
Date Published: 2006-04-15
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Rodale Books
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9781594862540ISBN:1594862540
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Rodale Press
Date Published: 15/04/2006
ISBN-13:9781594862540ISBN:1594862540
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Binding: Hardback
Publisher: St Martins Pr
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9781594862540ISBN:1594862540
Description: New. The story of Natalie Coughlin's remarkable battle back from injury and burnout to become America's Golden Girl--a two-time Olympic Gold Medal winner in swimming and the most decorated female athlete at the 2004 Olympics. read more
"I love the Olympics so was excited to see this book featured at my library. Unfortunately, the author is more interested in talking about himself than telling Natalie's story. I just couldn't get passed him to get into her story, never finished it."
"This book touched a nerve. I devoured it, even though it's full of stats that are actually fairly uninteresting and the story line is not linear. The study of over-training young athletes is very interesting to me (as I believe I was one.)
I think this is a must-read for anyone who was an elite athlete - regardless of the sport - and anyone who has children who are heading in that direction. I was particularly moved by the comment about likening training methods to "throwing a bunch of eggs at a wall and seeing which one didn't crack. That's your star athlete."
There is so much more to athletics than the physical pounding these kids go through. I am glad to see that some coaches are investing in more holistic thinking and tailoring the training to the specific athlete, instead of continuing to throw those eggs until they all crack!"
"as a 39 year old who same in the same SF bay area teams as natalie in a different era for 14 years, i loved this perspective! it was realistic and accurate portrayal of the intensity of the sport and meets. the fascinating piece is her new approach to a gruelling sport. equally fascinating and true to life is the insight on the intensity of the relationship of swimmers and their coaches. i only wish the writer glorified her wins even more. she's a true american hero!"
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