The Road to Rome

There certainly are many roads to Rome. Some are fast and direct and other slower and more scenic.  Regardless of the route you select you will probably get to Rome eventually. But we must consider how much time you have to get there and how much time you will you be at your destination. Is it a one-day shopping spree or a two-week excursion? You obviously should plan accordingly. To arrive on time it is helpful to have a current road map, access to road conditions, locations of gas stations, restaurants and rest stops. Too many unscheduled stops and detours will make you late to the destination so chose the route carefully.

Preparing an athlete for their journey to the final destination whether it is a high school state championship, a national collegiate meet, a world championship or an Olympic games is a journey. The destination is known and clear. If you have never been there before find someone who has  been on the journey to help guide you, it will make the trip much easier.  You can select a proven methodology that has stood the test of time or you can follow training fads that look cool but lead to dead ends and detours that do not advance you toward the destination. Your choice, there are three places on the podium, many are called but few choose. What route will you choose? Will you be there on time and ready to compete?