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Sounds like this dude was is in love with "the athlete" and now that she's given up that part of her life he's no longer interested in who she is as a person. Which is fine, but if that is the case then yes they are both better off without each other.[/reply]


That's the impression I got too...

However, if that is NOT the case, and I hope so- She's over running. It happens. You burn out. At the end of my swimming career I hoped every day I would break my arm so I could quit the team. That's when you know it's time. Collegiate athletics is an emotional, mental and physical drain. She might come back around, but it may take years. Or it may never happen. Good for her for focusing on school.

I am SHOCKED no one has yet mentioned bike riding. I know a billion (well, maybe 10) extremely competitive runners who got burned out or injured and then fell in love with cycling. If you are really committed to her enjoying the 'athletic lifestyle' - buy her a bike!!!! Oh yeah!