Joanne O'Riordan: Role of sports psychology in helping athletes with anxiety
Constant and determined commitment required to develop effective mental training regime
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Intense exercise temporarily depresses immune function, so avoid bodily stress
The fast and the furious: rest and recharge your immune system
Exercise can be a double-edged sword in that moderate exercise confers health benefits but excessive exercise can stress the body
Diarmaid Ferriter: Rot in athletics will take time to fix
The sad thing now is that I am not sure I would be bothered to wake my own children from slumber to witness an Olympic race
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