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Al TruscottAl Truscott
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Wiggo (and Froome) ... what a year: two grand tour podiums (2/3, 1/2), multiple stage race victories, and now 1/3 at the TT. Over and above the talent and training required, the steel trap mental focus required to (a) aboid injury and (b) fulfill the promise in herant in their abilties is inspiring.

Taylor Phinney - 4th place in BOTH the road race and TT ... watch out, Peter Sagan, in both the Spring Classics and Prologues next year. Another gold for Kristin Armstrong; maybe she can retire now?

Thanks to NBC online for letting me watch swimming in the middle of the day, live, without all the commercials and hype. Most impressive (to me, a former breaststroker) so far - Rebecca Soni setting an OR (without a speed suit) in the semis of the 200, and the young lass from Lithuiania in the 100. And Missy Franklin, who is surely a winner just a Phelps was.

Now, I'm looking forward to "athletics" (Track and Field) in the rain this weekend - every race a Steeplechase!

Finally, two quesitons: why is beach volleyball so oddly fascinating (I'm taling about the sport, not the uniforms); and does anyone understand the fouls in water polo - why would anyone play that sport, which looks like rugby in the pool?

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  • robin sarnerrobin sarner

    I was touched by Vino winning the cycle road race.    Nice way to retire.

  • Al TruscottAl Truscott

    Yep, there's no PED for knowing how to race smart - he pipped both the lead group at a piece of traffic furniture, then Uran whe Rigoberto was looking the other way, to get his edge. 38 beats 24 on experience, at least. 

  • [Deleted User][Deleted User]
    Although not the ideal prep for IM Lou I could not pass up the chance to be in the UK this week. My family lives in Surrey so was able to catch the road race and yesterday the TT went right past my sister's and my niece's house. Ran 18 miles of the TT course in the morning and then had quick breakfast and some time to put feet up before heading out to watch. As you would expect a terrific atmosphere and I even convinced my family to give a "USA, USA" cheer for Armstrong 'cos she's just such a great athlete! Of course the loudest cheers were for the Brits, bloody deafening for Wiggo. Now on my way home to get cycling again and to stop eating the delicious British bacon ;-) Body composition weigh in on Monday might be a challenge!
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User]
    BTW Froome will be the protected ride in the Vuelta in a couple of weeks. Should be interesting. How do you hold a peak across the Tour, Olympics and then into another 3 weeks tour?
  • Bill McKinneyBill McKinney
    We took an epic family vacation to London and were there for week 1. Saw Vino cruise by 2.5K from the finish followed by the "pack" (couldn't have been more than 20 people in it)...followed by a very hurt looking Spartacus. We had tickets to soccer, fencing, volleyball (US v. China women's!!), and beach volleyball. Everything was awesome...the volunteers were great, the venues were great, the security was friendly but pervasive, and the family had a blast. The Brits did a really great job hosting!
  • Al TruscottAl Truscott
    Epic indeed ... Lucky folks, they'll remember it always.
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