General Fitness/Other Sports
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Hi, folks. I'm starting this thread to find about your city's disc golf scene (especially Portland). My husband is really into it and I play a little. We have one course in Omaha, and there are a couple in other nearby cities. He likes the one closest to home best, though.
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Is anyone on here in to the art of parkour? Do you ever walk around and think of everything around you as one big obstacle course? I know I do, and that's why I think parkour is a such a great concept. It seems like something that would just be a lot of fun to do.
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Buildering
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I've noticed there are a few people on here who boulder. I've only done bouldering once, but given that I live in the city I'm more interested in applying the skill to the built environment. Anyway, this thread is for anyone who want to talk about buildering and urban climbing.
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He has 100+ records. A lot of them are endurance related. At the age of 51 he looks like hes late 20s or something. Amazing fitness. Thats my role model from now
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I have been practicing my trackstands and I am getting the hang of it. I can't really hold it for a long period but I will get there. It only took me a day to get the idea of it and how to focus on balancing. Now all I need is time and persistence. Now Can anyone here trackstand for more than a minute? and any pointers would be great. Who doesn't stare in aww when you pull up to a red light and pull a trackstand I will have pictures and maybe a video up here as soon as I can master this talent!!! I am starting crazy 12h shifts so I won't be cycling as much as I would like at all...
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i'm looking into getting an affordable bike for transportation purposes. What do i look for in a bike? how do i know what the right size is?
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My sifu said for all the yang activity I do, I need to eat yang foods. Usually that is associated with meat. Obviously unacceptable. Which veggies or fruit have more yang? I'm guessing kale, since it's strong and grows in the sun. Chili for sure, because it's spicy. Others? I practice choy li fut kung fu, which has an internal qi moving aspect to it. Hence the need to balance the yin and yang in all things.
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Check it out: http://www.shift2bikes.org/pedalpalooza/pp2007.php#91
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Bike Trials
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Seeing as Trev highjacked the trackstand thread, I thought I'd start a new topic for him. Here's a little vid I found of Vincent Hermance riding in a a French comp recently. Vincent is currenlty ranked number one in the world for UCI 26" bike trials. Video Check out the amazing 'up' at 1:07.
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The season has started!! Looks to be an interesting year. REALLY don't think Miami can repeat.
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UFC 71
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LIddell vs rampage, followed the play by play on sherdog, match just ended.........ahhh wow
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virtually everyone you talk to thinks that all pro riders are guilty of doping or taking some kind of performance enhancer. These guys seem to be clearly a step ahead of the anti-doping authorities. Is there any hope for this sport?
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Hey Here is my problem!!! I have a Dyno Slammer BMX bike with over $$$2 Grand into it. I went all out and picked out all my own parts... I am trying to sell this bike at a Steal and nobody seems to want it. It has only been out maybe 10 times its entire life. I have every Receipt for every part. No stores around me want it?? The thing is Mint and I am pretty much giving it away... I would love to trade it... Anybody want to trade??? Vent Over!!! I need help finding the right bike for me!!! I would like something I can maybe do a triathlon with and ride to work (Is it possible??). I can’t see myself hitting a lot or any trails with it and I want the max price …
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I currently ride to work and back everyday and go for rides on the weekend (1-2 hour duration) I like road and trails equally. I might be using the bike in cold weather (possibly in winter) I don't have any immediate plans on changing this usage. Here's my dilemma..... 1. I don't want to spend a lot of money right now, so If I bought new it would be a lower end around $250 2. My current bike is an older model Norco MTB. A bit heavy but very durable. 3. Is putting money into an old bike just putting good into bad? Does it make sense to upgrade components each year as I can afford them?
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Awesome Match Sprint Races
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Awesome tactical sprint race...one of the most interesting I've seen. I'm not one for track stands on the road but on the track its pretty cool...this track stand is just insane right at the start of the race http://youtube.com/watch?v=rcEF2GyBR_Q
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Congrats to C.O. who placed 1st in our NCAA Tournament pick'em game Final Tournament pick'em standings: 1. C.O. 2. MattyCakes 3. JW 4. Robert
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I was wondering if anyone had an opinion on whether weight has anything to do with cycling speed, meaning, is there an optimal weight (accompanied by possessing optimum strength for that weight) for one's riding speed? Or, in theory, if someone was 100 pounds but the strongest 100 pound person possible, would they be able to match someone who was 150 pounds, and the strongest 150 pound person ever in speed? Did that make sense?
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ok, i'm tired of using my crappy bicycle, and i'm looking for a good one ( a decent one ), that i can use everyday to go everywhere.. something light and something that will last for a long time. anyone willing to help me? i don't understand anything about bikes.. all i know is how to run with them.. edit: i'd love to have a foldable bike..
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I know there are some tell tale signs of good tae kwon do and karate dojos(big windows, wrong flags and trophies everywhere are no nos) but i was wondering if there are things i should be looking out for when i search for a place to train muay thai this summer. I have one place in mind that's right by my house and another that is much further away. There's another one in skokie i might give a call if this first one looks shady.
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How about lets make stand up comedy a sport. Guys check the post under events in this forum. I am putting on a stand up comedy show that is set up like a sporting event where comedians go head to head and knock each other out in a bracket style competition. I am hosting and robert cheeke is one of the judges. ITs June 8th in Portland. FOR DISCOUNT TICKETS IN ADVANCE BEFORE THEY SELL OUT (its a small venue) email me at [email protected]
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I'm trying to get more into yoga, but my hamstrings are so tight. Yoga is not as enjoyable as I know it could be if I had looser hamstrings. What should I do to loosen them up?
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anyone play? I just rediscovered it. My friend is a school teacher and we went to his school gym to play some sports. Started playing some indoor soccer, hoops and then badminton. I haven't played in many years so I got the rust out in a game or so. It was a blast!!! I actually lost one point because I was laughing so hard! I kept placing alternating deep and short shots which kept my buddy running like a madman muttering the entire time. I finally flubbed a shot because I couldn't stop laughing. guess I have an evil streak
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this is one of my old instructors from when I trained in CA. Look for him to be a serious force in MMA now. His ground game is SICK!
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Inspirational.
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any fans out there?
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