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DENVER - This has almost become an annual rite of impending spring: Troy Tulowitzki insisting he is healthy and can stay that way for an entire season.The Colorado Rockies often-injured shortstop realizes everyone is wary of such talk. So, he took a different path when asked about the status of his surgically repaired hip.Wait and judge for yourself next month in spring training.Honestly, I can say I feel as good as new, Tulowitzki said Saturday at Rockiesfest, an event in which fans mingled with players at Coors Field. But at the same time, no one is going to believe me until they see me go out and see me play. Come to spring training, watch me play and then make your opinion.Tulowitzki has heard all the knocks on him — how he is injury prone (limited to 91 games last season and 47 in 2012 because of a groin ailment). How his 6-foot-3, 215-pound frame is too big for a shortstop. How his age — he turned 30 in October — is working against him because he is going to break down even more.That stuff fuels me, said Tulowitzki, who hit .340 with 21 homers before shutting it down because of his balky hip. Makes my workouts better. Makes me want it that much more. I definitely have that chip on my shoulder.Its been an arduous off-season for Tulowitzki as he rehabbed his hip and heard his name frequently pop up in trade rumours, like the ones that surfaced involving the New York Mets.He can now breathe easier, knowing he wont be dealt so close to camp, right?In this game, you never get relaxed. Anything can happen, said Tulowitzki, a first-round pick by Colorado in 2005. For me, my job is to get ready to play. Id love to be here, and win here. It would mean that much more to me.But Im not going to sit here and say, Its final. That Im definitely staying here. Because I really dont know.The Rockies havent done all that much in the off-season in part because they are banking on healthy returns from Tulowitzki and outfielder Carlos Gonzalez (knee) to help them bounce back from a 66-96 campaign in which they finished 28 games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West.Manager Walt Weiss will again take it easy with Tulowitzki this season and give him regular days off whether he wants them or not. Anything to minimize the grind on the All-Star.He works as hard as anybody, prepares as well as anybody, Weiss said. Hes gotten hurt the last few years. But its not because of a lack of effort.The law of averages says he has a healthy year coming up.That is Tulowitzkis hope, too.Its been a battle for me. No doubt, he said. Hopefully, all these things are passed me and I can move on and go out there and play 140, 160 (games), however many games it is. Id love to do that. I have every intention to. Well see how it goes.When he and Gonzalez are healthy, this is a potent lineup, especially when you throw in NL batting champion Justin Morneau and All-Star outfielder Charlie Blackmon.Gonzalez said his left knee is feeling good right now. He hopes to be ready for spring training.Last season took a big toll on Gonzalez. Not only with all the injuries — he also had surgery last June to remove a small tumour in his finger — but his twin daughters were born premature. They needed to stay in the hospital a little while longer to develop.It was a lot of pain, on and off (the field), Gonzalez said. Im really happy and glad that everything is over. I feel very blessed now to have my family back and to feel healthy again.Thats the most important — when you feel healthy and have your smile. You can enjoy and dont have to worry about anything. Cheap Air Max 2018 Shoes . Since coming to the big leagues in late May, La Stella is 6 for 7 with the bases loaded, driving in 13 runs in those at-bats. 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It has been a long, hard and emotional rollercoaster ride for all 11 of our Sky Academy Sports Scholars since they were selected for our Sky team after London 2012.With the British Paralympic athletics squad finalised on Tuesday, sprinter and long jumper Olivia Breen became the fifth Scholar to be selected for the Games.The five Scholars heading to Rio:SIOBHAN-MARIE OCONNOR (Swimming, 200IM - DOB 29/11/1995)Being part of Sky Academy has been brilliant for my training. Ive been able to do everything needed to improve and try to get to the top.Read more about Siobhan Siobhan Marie OConnor is drawing on the experience of London 2012 for Rio OLIVIA BREEN (Athletics, T38 100m, 200m & long jump - DOB 26/07/1996)Being a Scholar has given me the confidence and financial ability to make this dramatic move and I havent looked back since.Read more about Olivia Olivia Breen will line up in the 100m, long jump and 4x100m relay HOLLY BRADSHAW (Athletics, Pole Vault - DOB 02/11/1991)Sky have already given me some great opportunities and Im looking forward to more in the future.Read more about Holly Pole vaulter Holly Bradshaw will be competing at her second Olympics SAVANNAH MARSHALL (Boxing, Middleweight - DOB 19/05/1991)Johnny Nelson has helped me particularly on the physical side with my techniques, where Adam Smith has helped me mentally.Read more about Savannah Savannah Marshall is hoping to put a nightmare two years behind her in Rio MARK ENGLISH (Athletics, 800m, 4 x 400m relay - DOB 18/03/1993)Having a mentor has been immensely valuable.dddddddddddd The advice Darren Campbell has given me on injuries, training and racing has been golden.Read more about Mark Mark English has battled back to fitness after a thee-month lay-off For the five that have made Rio, there are six Scholars that did not and have to now work on goals beyond 2016. Head of Sky Academy Sports Scholarships Tony Lester insists not making the Games isnt a disgrace.Lester says: For some the joy is in making the cut, and getting onto the team. For the more seasoned its simple, a medal is the only measure of success.You can only imagine the self-imposed pressure that our young Sky Academy Sports Scholars have put upon themselves in their quest to become an Olympian.There really is no easy route to the Olympics; its a labour of love looking to fulfil that once in a lifetime sporting ambition. The journey is filled with bumps in the road, and having an off day, you do so at your peril. Tony Lester (left) with boxer Jack Bateson who wasnt selected for Rio To make an Olympics team, you without a doubt need to be talented. But equally, luck is a key player. Catching a cold, picking up an injury in the heat of competition is all the bad luck you dont need.Lets not forget that these athletes are people too, who have not only sacrificed everything, but given their all. The one thing that can be guaranteed is that they are doing their very best.We should try not to criticise. We should take a minute to think about the journey that sports person has been on to get to that point and try to walk a mile in their shoes.WHATS COMING UP FOR OUR SCHOLARSJuly 30: Lucy Garner, Ride LondonAugust 5-21: Rio OlympicsSeptember 7-18: Rio Paralympics Also See: About the Scholarship Meet the athletes Blogs Videos Galleries ' ' '