[ale] OT: Anybody sick today?

[Greg]

I was in my late 20's and running in a 15K (9.3 miles) race and right near
the end of my race I overtook some guys doing the 30K (18.6 miles) race
(they were at their halfway point) and they were in their 50'+s.  It was an
ATC (Atl Track Club) race and I won my age group.  I also ran in HS and
college.  To call it a humbling is a gross understatement.

Having a long history of working in a certain sport at a real high level
coupled with good genetics beats first-timers every time.  Also, if you have
been reading Bicycling Magazine and such you should know that cycling
(unless you are a Tour cyclist) has a lot of somewhat chunky members - but
they will drop others like a bad habit, and running ability/fitness/etc does
not equal cycling ability.

But it is commendable that you are dong 15 miles on a mtn bike daily.  I am
envious indeed.

And yes, I have been dropped by mtn bikers that were kinda heavy also (but
not as humbling as the 15/30 K race).

Greg

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> Subject: Re: [ale] OT: Anybody sick today?
>
>
> > You are
> > overlooking the all the other effects in your zeal to acheive
> one narrowly
> > focused goal.
>
> I agree. I am focused on the goal, and I have mentioned the other
> benefits.
> Anti-Atkins opinions focus on one *possible* negative and overlook the
> benefits.
>
> > By your logic, nitro
> > is healthier than gasoline for an engine because the engine
> responds well to
> > it.  In the real world, these engines must do far more than
> just go fast,
> > just as our bodies need to be more than just thin.
>
> I agree. But, I also believe that sometimes it is better to "go fast."
> Anti-Aktins folks are thinking a person has to be on the diet
> "forever" and
> point out *possible* negative long term effects. My position is that for
> some, starting out in a sprint is a better strategy.
> For you: Win the drag race portion of the race, change the oil
> and continue.
>
> > Cocaine also creates many of the same effects that you attribute to the
> > Atkins diet and I am sure that although this is radical
> example, we can all
> > agree that its use is not conducive to health!
>
> I agree. However, people point out cocaine as a bad thing. I have
> been around
> a lot of cocaine addicts and I have learned that for some, it is
> "worth the
> sacrifices." In other words, not everybody cares about living after 80.
> Cocaine DOES have many positive aspects to it. I equate all addictions.
>
> > You really, really, really, really, need to look at the big picture.
>
> I agree. I think I do try to see the big picture, which is why I
> haven't clung
> to a "Atkins is a great diet for everyone for the rest of their lives
> attitude." The Anti-Atkins crowd seems to think that is the only
> way to use
> the diet.
>
> > BTW.....  If you are riding 15 miles on a regular basis, then
> you shouldn't
> > need a radical diet.  If you think you do, that says something
> about your
> > state of mind. ;-)
>
> Actually, I rip up the trail pretty obsessively. BUT, one day, I
> met a guy who
> was overweight. His bike was of less quality than mine, but I saw
> that he had
> spent a lot of time upgrading it. So, I invited myself to ride with him.
> When I showed up, the MOST of the people riding were over 35 years old,
> overweight, and even balding. There was even a lady in the group.
> However, they all had bikes in the $2000-4000 range. So, I
> thought to myself
> "This will be a great group to ride with until I get my speed up."
>
> To my SURPRISE, I could not keep up with the group! They ALL dusted me.
>
> After the ride, they sat and talked in the parking lot drinking
> the BEER that
> they brought in coolers! I learned that some of them were ex-racers, they
> still ride often, and also were into motocross (motorcycles).
> What was really
> humbling was that as fast as I am, I still had trouble keeping up
> with the
> lady (who I choose to ride behind because she had a nice one).
> What I witnessed is that someone can be "in shape" and obviously obese.
> Later, I tried to ride with them again and they lost me (for
> good) in under a
> minute! (I couldn't even see them through the trees). Since then,
> I have made
> some changes to my bike, and ridden more. I think I could keep up
> with them
> now . . . . but maybe not.
>
> --
> Wishing you Happiness, Joy and Laughter,
> Drew Brown
> http://www.ChangingLINKS.com
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