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On Mon, 1 Mar 2010 18:37:29 -0800 (PST), Wolfgang Siebeneich
wrote: Moron. g. Awww...I know you're an orphan and all, but I'm sure you're a special little goatboy to someon, er, something... Golly gee, HTH, R |
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On Mar 1, 6:44*pm, rw wrote:
the XC skiing in the Olympics was interesting but dispiriting. They skate my usual distance (about 9 km) in less than half the time I do. Sounds about right for us average folk. This past fall I was in decent jogging shape and my top sustainable pace was about 6-6.5mph, a little less than half a top marathoner. World class athletes are something else altogether, and really quite amazing to me, rather than dispiriting. Jon. |
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Jonathan Cook wrote:
rw wrote: the XC skiing in the Olympics was interesting but dispiriting. They skate my usual distance (about 9 km) in less than half the time I do. Sounds about right for us average folk. This past fall I was in decent jogging shape and my top sustainable pace was about 6-6.5mph, a little less than half a top marathoner. World class athletes are something else altogether, and really quite amazing to me, rather than dispiriting. Running 26.2 10 minute miles consecutively puts you over the finish line of a marathon at 4:22. That's good enough to beat Oprah (4:29:15) but not P. Diddy (4:14:54). -- Ken Fortenberry (4:15:20) |
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On Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:08:13 -0700, rw wrote:
On 3/2/10 7:57 AM, wrote: On Mon, 1 Mar 2010 18:37:29 -0800 (PST), Wolfgang wrote: Moron. g. Awww...I know you're an orphan and all, but I'm sure you're a special little goatboy to someon, er, something... Golly gee, HTH, R I thought the video clip was pretty funny. I'm glad - I thought it was pretty funny, too. And for the record, I had nothing to do with its production, distribution, etc., nor do I know anything about it other than the info on youtube about it - the link was coincidentally sent to me with a variety of similar videos a couple of weeks ago "Olympic humor." I deleted the email with links, but there were 2-3 more "humorous" biathlon videos - I'm sure a more thorough search on youtube than I did would locate them. Biathlon looks like a cool sport to me. It is different, that's for sure. I don't know where I heard it, but I recently heard that it is the most "drugged" event of all Olympic sports (insofar as the number of competitors that are "on" something or a variety of somethings, "sport legal" and otherwise - not only for "performance" in the skiing, but to keep the heart rate down when shooting). Don't know if that is true, but it seems at least possible. I also like the Nordic Combined events. Too bad that we (in the US) only get to see these sports every four years. There's always things like the X Games, etc. My extreme skiing days are over (among the variety of things that contributed to various bodily injuries, but you're right - it is a rush. TC, R |
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On Mar 2, 8:57*am, wrote:
On Mon, 1 Mar 2010 18:37:29 -0800 (PST), Wolfgang Siebeneich wrote: Moron. g. Awww...Iknow you're an orphan and all, One gets used to that.....in time. but I'm sure you're a special little goatboy to someon, er, something... You're a liar.....and a half-wit. The only thing you're sure of is that you'd really love to have something to say some day. Meanwhile, yeah, there are a very few people who do think I'm special....and that's enough. Golly gee, HTH, R Idiot. g. |
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On Mar 2, 9:08*am, rw wrote:
I thought the video clip was pretty funny. Ditto. Biathlon looks like a cool sport to me. I also like the Nordic Combined events. Too bad that we (in the US) only get to see these sports every four years. Well, we only get to see major media coverage of them (and precious little of that compared to many other events) every four years. Outside, it's a different story.....at least in the northern third or so of the country. g. |
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On Mar 2, 12:13*pm, wrote:
On Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:08:13 -0700, rw wrote: I thought the video clip was pretty funny. I'm glad - I thought it was pretty funny, too. *And for the record, I had nothing to do with its production, distribution, etc. thus demonstrating to anyone who hasn't already figured it out that these constant tedious disclaimers are necesitated by levels of fame and genius that would naturally lead anyone to suppose that you absolutely MUST have a hand in their production and dissemination.....right? :) No, honestly, do you actually believe that ANYBODY gives a rat's ass about who or what you may or may not be involved with? And do you really believe that ANYBODY can't figure out from your presence here that you spend your time here just like the rest of us? And, no, you are NOT James Bond. :) nor do I know anything about it or anything else. other than the info on youtube about it - the link was coincidentally sent to me with a variety of similar videos a couple of weeks ago "Olympic humor." *I deleted the email with links, but there were 2-3 more "humorous" biathlon videos - I'm sure a more thorough search on youtube than I did would locate them. Good god, you are tedious. Here's a little experiment you can try. Stay away from Usenet until you have something to say. Let's see whether the rest of us can live without you for an eternity or two. Biathlon looks like a cool sport to me. It is different, that's for sure. Well, it's different than calligraphy or catsup......that much is undeniable. I don't know where I heard it, but I recently heard that it is the most "drugged" event of all Olympic sports (insofar as the number of competitors that are "on" something or a variety of somethings, "sport legal" and otherwise - not only for "performance" in the skiing, but to keep the heart rate down when shooting). *Don't know if that is true, but it seems at least possible. Possible? O.k. But how much do you really know about how large a role heart rate plays is small bore rifle shooting? The shooters I've known were accutely aware of pulse induced motion and were amazingly adept at timing shots to a particular point in the rhythm. But I suppose none of them was as good as you. I also like the Nordic Combined events. Too bad that we (in the US) only get to see these sports every four years. There's always things like the X Games, etc. Yeah, pretty much the same.....and you can get your fill of it on Regis and Whoever or the Soaps. My extreme skiing days are over Couldn't keep up the payments on the Wii, huh? (among the variety of things that contributed to various bodily injuries, Repetitive motion......? but you're right - it is a rush. Yeah.....gosh. TC, R Imbecile. g. |
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On Mar 2, 10:59*am, Ken Fortenberry
wrote: Jonathan Cook wrote: rw wrote: the XC skiing in the Olympics was interesting but dispiriting. They skate my usual distance (about 9 km) in less than half the time I do. Sounds about right for us average folk. This past fall I was in decent jogging shape and my top sustainable pace was about 6-6.5mph, a little less than half a top marathoner. World class athletes are something else altogether, and really quite amazing to me, rather than dispiriting. Running 26.2 10 minute miles consecutively puts you over the finish line of a marathon at 4:22. That's good enough to beat Oprah (4:29:15) but not P. Diddy (4:14:54). -- Ken Fortenberry (4:15:20) Hey, almost as fast as Oprah, not nearly as smart, or rich, or influential, or admired, or thoughtful, or dynamic.....not half bad for a pudgy white frat boy. g. BOO! :) |
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