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-   The Sand Pit (https://britishexpats.com/forum/sand-pit-116/)
-   -   The Olympic Games Thread (https://britishexpats.com/forum/sand-pit-116/olympic-games-thread-762724/)

Beaverstate Aug 11th 2012 9:16 pm
Re: The Olympic Games Thread
 
Originally Posted by The Dean (Post 10222806)
Altitude training has always been a key element of the preparation of distance runners......... also, note another significant factor: the decision by Kenyan education officials to build primary schools exactly 26 miles and 385 yards from the nearest village...........
As I said to Milhouse,:nod: altitude does not apply in this instance. Here the primary distance from the Nike world headquarters most likely was a factor. That and the U Of Oregon is the premier track college in the US where top athletes from many nations train.

Miss Anne Thrope Aug 11th 2012 9:22 pm
Re: The Olympic Games Thread
 
Originally Posted by Beaverstate (Post 10222801)
He won fair and straight forward, no Question. I was just enjoying the fact that he choose to travel so far for a better chance of winning. Please note the silver medal winner in the 10,000 meter was a good friend of his from Oregon, Rupp. Well done Mo!
I think that Rupp's medal in the 10k was a surprise bonus. Did you see him screaming "Mo!" as he crossed the line? He did his bit in the 5k also by blocking at Mo's shoulder just as they went into the last km and Mo was about to take off. In both races, anyway, the Ethiopians and Kenyans seemed so intent on cancelling each other out with daft tactics that they handed it to Farah. Almost like they were following a script...

Beaverstate Aug 11th 2012 9:26 pm
Re: The Olympic Games Thread
 
Originally Posted by Miss Anne Thrope (Post 10222828)
I think that Rupp's medal in the 10k was a surprise bonus. Did you see him screaming "Mo!" as he crossed the line? He did his bit in the 5k also by blocking at Mo's shoulder just as they went into the last km and Mo was about to take off. In both races, anyway, the Ethiopians and Kenyans seemed so intent on cancelling each other out with daft tactics that they handed it to Farah. Almost like they were following a script...
Both of us enjoying the victories.:D:thumbsup:

commander Aug 11th 2012 9:33 pm
Re: The Olympic Games Thread
 
Originally Posted by Meow (Post 10222749)
I read that he was given an exemption from fasting and will start his Ramadan fast after the races.

correct, there is absolutely no way he could perform to that level without correct pre race nutrition.

The Dean Aug 11th 2012 9:48 pm
Re: The Olympic Games Thread
 
It's that magic ingredient for British success............ Preparation? Training programme? Dedication? Correct nutrition and dietary regime? Coaching? No....................... it's your date of birth:

Sir Roger Bannister, Jason Kenny, Sir Steve Redgrave, Sir Chris Hoy and Mo Farah all share the same birthday........... March 23rd. :ohmy:

Beaverstate Aug 11th 2012 9:52 pm
Re: The Olympic Games Thread
 
Originally Posted by The Dean (Post 10222871)
It's that magic ingredient for British success............ Preparation? Training programme? Dedication? Correct nutrition and dietary regime? Coaching? No....................... it's your date of birth:

Sir Roger Bannister, Jason Kenny, Sir Steve Redgrave, Sir Chris Hoy and Mo Farah all share the same birthday........... March 23rd. :ohmy:
Really? WOW. start training for conception dates in August. While it may sound a little Germanic it will pay off big time in 20 years.:thumbsup:

Bahtatboy Aug 11th 2012 9:55 pm
Re: The Olympic Games Thread
 
Originally Posted by The Dean (Post 10222871)

Sir Roger Bannister, Jason Kenny, Sir Steve Redgrave, Sir Chris Hoy and Mo Farah all share the same birthday........... March 23rd. :ohmy:
Together with Akira Kurosawa, Chaka Khan, John Waybe Bobbitt and Carl Pickens. Must admit the sporting bunch is a weird coincidence.

Beaverstate Aug 11th 2012 10:07 pm
Re: The Olympic Games Thread
 
Originally Posted by The Dean (Post 10222871)
It's that magic ingredient for British success............ Preparation? Training programme? Dedication? Correct nutrition and dietary regime? Coaching? No....................... it's your date of birth:

Sir Roger Bannister, Jason Kenny, Sir Steve Redgrave, Sir Chris Hoy and Mo Farah all share the same birthday........... March 23rd. :ohmy:
P.S. Willie Wonka is just creepy:sick:

Bob Aug 12th 2012 5:26 am
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http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...ympics-1248164

Nice piece in the Mirror :)

OleJanx Aug 12th 2012 6:00 am
Re: The Olympic Games Thread
 
Originally Posted by Bob (Post 10223361)
An unusual article for Tony Parsons. He normally snarls off the page.

Eva Aug 12th 2012 12:48 pm
Re: The Olympic Games Thread
 
Originally Posted by Beaverstate (Post 10222785)
Why didn't he train at home? why go 6 or 7 thousand miles away?
Considering he was born in Somalia and is still a young man,I 'm happy he turned to running as opposed to capturing my grandmere.
I think you are a racist Beaverstate.

Beaverstate Aug 12th 2012 12:53 pm
Re: The Olympic Games Thread
 
Originally Posted by Eva (Post 10223799)
Considering he was born in Somali and is still a young man,I 'm happy he turned to running as opposed to capturing my grandmere.
I think you are a racist Beaverstate.
By at home I meant the UK not Somolia.:o

Eva Aug 12th 2012 1:18 pm
Re: The Olympic Games Thread
 
Originally Posted by Beaverstate (Post 10223803)
By at home I meant the UK not Somolia.:o
You bring light to this forum ergo I forgive you but please be aware, we, (Meow and all the ladies ) deal in FACTS.
P.s..SomAlia
x

Beaverstate Aug 12th 2012 1:23 pm
Re: The Olympic Games Thread
 
Originally Posted by Eva (Post 10223839)
You bring light to this forum ergo I forgive you but please be aware, we, (Meow and all the ladies ) deal in FACTS.
P.s..SomAlia
x
Thanks. A fact you may not be aware of is he trains and lives with his family in Portland Oregon which does happen to be thousands of miles from the UK. That is where the misunderstanding arose.:nod: good day:)

Eva Aug 12th 2012 1:36 pm
Re: The Olympic Games Thread
 
Originally Posted by Beaverstate (Post 10223845)
Thanks. A fact you may not be aware of is he trains and lives with his family in Portland Oregon which does happen to be thousands of miles from the UK. That is where the misunderstanding arose.:nod: good day:)
I am aware.
I think his wife is terribly happy with this arrangement,what thinks you?
I thought his training buddy Kaylen (?)second name like a blender(Krupps) pushed the envelope a little too far in first race...
Good day to you too Beaverstate.....
Rhet?..lol.


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