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HARD CORPS 6: THE SELECTS GO FOR GLORY

08 May 2009

The day of the final fitness test has arrived. Sonja knows the Selects have made great progress, but only one can earn the trip to the U.S. As the girls arrive at Emirates Stadium, they’re definitely feeling the pressure. At this point there’s nothing more they can do – except perform.

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HARD CORPS 5: NEWS FROM THE FRONT LINE

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The Selects are at the mid-way point of their Hard Corps training. By now, they’ve learnt firsthand that pain is definitely part of the game. Since Sonja can’t be there to supervise their training, she gave each of the Selects a camera to record video updates on their progress. So, will ...

HARD CORPS 4: TRAIN FOR STRENGTH

20 April 2009

One thing’s certain: Sonja’s training programme is just as much about mental strength as physical strength. Not only do these exercises demand high levels of focus and concentration, they also require dedication and commitment. As she puts the Selects through their paces – from press-ups to ...

HARD CORPS 3: KICKSTART SPEED TRAINING

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Sonja Moses, Nike Master Trainer, has divided her Hard Corps training programme into two main areas of focus: speed and strength. For Speed, she’s developed a series of highly targeted exercises designed to help the Selects improve their quickness. In this episode, the Selects learn ...

RUNNER’S PARADISE FOUND

22 March 2009

Dublin Airport. 4:30am. March 15, 2009. Sixty bleary eyed, but excited athletes from UCD and Trinity College Dublin set off on a warm weather training trip to Portugal. After months of planning and saving, the day was finally here. This is our chance to spend one week in a runner’s ...

HARD CORPS 2: SONJA REVEALS A ...

19 March 2009

The Nike Selects meet up with Sonja for the first time and take on a rigorous fitness test. It only takes a minute or two for the girls to realize the drive and determination they’ll need to get through the next three weeks. And by the end of the day, the Selects discover that the programme ...