(Eddie Vega runs in Antarctica barefoot. Photo courtesy of Eddie Vega) With January in the books, it's time to look back on our top five stories from the first month of 2015. We tapped into boxing, running, and rowing. Not bad for the winter months, and it was a great start for P2P in the new year. Without [...]
By Ana Aguilera-Juarez For the first time in history, Costa Rica was able to qualify for a Women’s World Cup, mostly thanks to a great performance during qualifiers from Dinnia Diaz, the woman between the two posts. This goalkeeper was able to stop all three shots during an intense penalty shootout against Trinidad & Tobago, thus, punching their ticket to [...]
In our effort to give coaches at all levels more guidance as they lead athletes to greatness, and as they navigate an often unpredictable sports world, we've asked our resident Licensed Psychotherapist and member of the Member of Florida State Athletic Behavioral Health Team, Paul Peavy, to step in for bi-weekly coaching-related Q&A sessions. (Paul Peavy) Paul has been [...]
The X Games put on a Special Olympics Unified Snowboarding competition Thursday, which involved pairing 10 pro snowboarders with 10 Special Olympics athletes to compete in a dual giant slalom race. Prior to the race, we caught one athlete named Cody meeting his idol and snowboarding gold medalist, Jamie Anderson. Their interaction is full of fun, passion, and incredible human [...]
What's it like to officially turn into a professional athlete? We attended the National Women's Soccer League draft in Philadelphia on Friday to show you the emotions that ran behind the draft. National Women's Soccer League Draft 2015 from Purpose2Play on Vimeo.
Vega at his 101st barefoot marathon. Photo courtesy of Cheryl Murdoc By Kim Constantinesco Golfers carry clubs, tennis players tote racquets, and hockey players bear sticks. Marathon runner Eddie Vega proudly carries tweezers. That's because this 55-year-old IT consultant known as the “Barefoot Bandito" has run 121 marathons barefoot. In 2014 alone, he ran 2,646.2 miles, or 101 [...]
Jack Mook on adoption day with, from left, his father, (also) Jack Mook; Jessee (in black); his mother Jacqueline Mook, Joshua, and niece Christie Kaelin. Photo courtesy of Jack Mook By Matt Petrero Parenthood is not something which a person stands around looking for credit. However, what if it's a man who adopts two older children to [...]
In our effort to give coaches at all levels some more guidance as they lead athletes to greatness and as they navigate an often unpredictable sports world, we've asked our resident Licensed Psychotherapist and member of the Member of Florida State Athletic Behavioral Health Team Paul Peavy to step in for bi-weekly coaching-related Q&A sessions. (Paul Peavy) Paul has [...]
Photo: Amy Hughes/53.53Marathons By Alison Ryan As the New Year begins, many people find themselves inspired to lace up their trainers and recommit to their fitness. The commitment can wane, however, if inspiration dwindles amid everyday life’s demands. Many find success by beginning with small goals like completing a 5k run and working up to eventually completing [...]
Photo courtesy of Roz Savage By Eric Mergens We use beginnings and endings as trail markers along our lives to assess where we have come from, what we have accomplished, and perhaps most importantly to look at the map and make sure we are on the path we intended to travel. It’s also why we accompany graduations, [...]