August 20, 2008
 
In this issue:
  • Invitation to view the Men's Olympic Marathon on August 23
  • The Modern Olympic Games - Historical Info
  • Olympism - The soul of the modern Olympic Movement and a
        model for living

Please join fellow runners for viewing and celebrating the 2008 Olympic Games Marathon Finals -
  • At Goose Island Brewery on Clybourn at Sheffield and Willow
  • Saturday, August 23 at 6:00 p.m. for the Men's Marathon Final
  • Please RSVP - bill@coachleach.com 
 
The Modern Olympic Games -
 
Pierre 'de Coubertin, a history teacher from France, with a passion for sport and Greek history, founded the International Olympic Committee in 1894,  The first Olympic Games of the Modern Olympic Games was in Athens, Greece in 1896.  Under 'de Coubertin's leadeship, the Olympic movement was deeply committed to amateurism, fairness/ethics and participation as the guiding principles of the International Olympic movement.
 
Although many of the values promoted during 'de Coubertin's reign of leadership have been replaced by values related to winning, profressionalism and politics, a subcurrent of the founding values continues to be promoted under the title of "Olympism".
 
    
Olympism is a philosophy of life established within the Fundamental Principles of Olympism of the Olympic Charter http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympic_Charter>.

As stated in the Principles of Olympism of the Olympic Charter, "Olympism is a philosophy of life, exalting and combining in a balanced whole the qualities of body, will and mind. Blending sport with culture and education, Olympism seeks to create a way of life based on the joy found in effort, the educational value of good example and respect for universal fundamental ethical principles."

As stated on the website of the International Olympic Academy, "The
International Olympic Academy functions as a multicultural interdisciplinary centre that aims at studying, enriching and promoting Olympism." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Olympic_Academy
  
 
News and Information

Peak Performance Training– A new Peak Performance session will begin on Monday September 8.  Further info, including sign-up is available at http://www.cararuns.org/ .

 

Tunisian Strength Workouts – Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday mornings beginning at 9:15 a.m., following "Speed" and "LT" workouts at the CARA Board in Lincoln Park.

 

Gait Analysis – Contact Coach Leach for information on testing to analyze your gait and determine ways to improve running efficiency and reduce injury risk.  Further info, including sign-up is available at http://www.cararuns.org/ .


Training Organizer - For individuals and athletes of all ages and levels planning to race all distances.  Additional information is available at www.coachleach.com or by contacting Coach Leach directly via e-mail or phone.

 

Speed Training - For runners at all levels who want to improve running speed - Tuesdays, Wednesday and Saturdays along the running path in Lincoln Park.  Please contact Coach Leach at bill@coachleach.com  for further information.

  • Please report your race results including notes, P.R.’s, etc. via e-mail to bill@coachleach.com.
  • Questions?  Please forward questions to bill@coachleach.com.  I look forward to hearing from you.
  • Archived editions of past Coach Leach Newsletters are available at www.coachleach.com.


Coach Bill Leach                                                          

2400 North Sheffield Avenue                            

Accelerated Rehabilitation Center                     

Chicago, Illinois  60614                                     

Phone: 773-793-3917                                        

www.coachleach.com