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Carolyn Simon MA MSTAT CNHC
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Chariots of Fire

11/2/2014

 
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Working with an athlete this morning, I found myself recalling the Alexander-ish words of coach Sam Mussabini  in the 1981 film 'Chariots of Fire'.  Harold Abrahams (Ben Cross) has just been beaten by his Scots rival, Eric Liddle.  He despairs of being able to run any faster. But Mussabini (played by Ian Holm) says he can give him 'two more strides'.  He tells Abrahams to change three things: 
  1. Stop over-striding
  2. Tread lightly
  3. Stop pulling his head back as he nears the finish line.

I'm not sure if these lines have been retained in the stage adaptation, currently at London's Gielgud Theatre...


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