5 Time Olympian - Dara Torres, Inspirational Athlete.
For those of you who are Unfamiliar with the Name Dara Torres is a 41 year old Olympic swimmer, and the 2008 games are her 5th time representing the USA in the Olympics.
Her career spans 26 years so far - she set her first American record for 50 mtrs freestyle at the tender age of 15! Yesterday she received yet another Olympic medal for the 100 meter relay (silver)
She is the mother of a toddler and claims that her daughter is what keeps her going strong even after the age of 40. She want her daughter to grow up with proof that there are no boundaries and nothing is impossible if you are committed to your dreams and always believe in yourself.
She has been under suspicion for drug abuse lately, but has been tested in every possible way and is clean. It seems that the secret is in the training. according to Basil and Spice
In truth it’s really all about her training. Dara follows her own customized, tried and true training schedule. As a 41-year-old mother of a toddler, she has reduced her pool workout to one intense swim a day. She has a team of people including two “stretchers” who travel with her, a strength coach, a massage therapist, and a soft tissue therapist. In addition, her incredibly focused diet is a huge part of her success, in which LivingFuel products play a key role. Read More
I don’t know about you, but I am quite inspired!
