Christine RuffoloSep 6, 20142 min readThe Myth of Working HardThe most memorable scene from the movie Sugar is when the struggling, injured pitcher gets called into the manager’s office for his poor...
Christine RuffoloAug 25, 20142 min readDelusions of What Winning a Championship BringsWe all dream of being winners. We see it in our heads. The champagne. The tears. The shirts and hats. The embraces. The victory. We...
Christine RuffoloAug 18, 20142 min readWhen Our Competitive Nature Compromises Our KidsI often wonder why the Little League World Series gets televised. Who’s watching this? I can’t imagine little kids sitting in their...
Christine RuffoloAug 4, 20142 min readHow Sport Contributes to Social RetardationI didn’t have many friends growing up, but I always got picked first for teams. When PE or practice came, I was of a choice, selected...
Christine RuffoloJul 30, 20142 min readCoopetitionAthletes are inherently selfish. They are constantly looking for that edge, for that workout or supplement that will keep their head...
Christine RuffoloJul 24, 20143 min readOf Fables and WantingI always thought my favorite story was a biblical one, but it seems it’s either a Japanese or Chinese folk tale, depending on which...
Christine RuffoloJul 17, 20142 min readSacrificing Health for FitnessTo ‘be fit’ at something generally comes at a cost. Getting faster means you lose endurance. To be bigger you get less mobile. To be...
Christine RuffoloJul 15, 20142 min readDon’t Be Afraid To Get FatBreathing isn’t sexy. It’s not intense, infomercial-worthy, or high-five inducing. It won’t sell gatorade or trucks. (Except to Sue...