For many athletes, it means taking time off from the grueling training schedule that helped them reach the Olympics before preparing for the next competition within their respective sport. "It's not uncommon for a lot of Olympic athletes to come back and go through depression for a little while, because they don't know what's next," he said. But going into the 2008 Olympics, his form didn't feel right, and his training hadn't clicked the way he wanted it to. He qualified during the trials, even while suffering from plantar fasciitis, but had to end his Olympic marathon 11 miles in due to a hamstring injury. "Elite athletes know how to set goals and be successful; they just need the confidence to apply these skills to the corporate setting."

Source: CNN August 19, 2016 20:26 UTC