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Lance Armstrong Thread: After smashing Maccas 70.3 record by 7 minutes why not more posts about Lance Armstrong?
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Lance Armstrong Thread: After smashing Maccas 70.3 record by 7 minutes why not more posts about Lance Armstrong?

Just wondering?
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Re: Lance Armstrong Thread: After smashing Maccas 70.3 record by 7 minutes why not more posts about Lance Armstrong? [YFLMITITW] [ In reply to ]
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I agree.


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Re: Lance Armstrong Thread: After smashing Maccas 70.3 record by 7 minutes why not more posts about Lance Armstrong? [YFLMITITW] [ In reply to ]
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YFLMITITW wrote:
Lance Armstrong Thread: After smashing Maccas 70.3 record by 7 minutes why not more posts about Lance Armstrong?

Just wondering?

Fixed it for you.
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Re: Lance Armstrong Thread: After smashing Maccas 70.3 record by 7 minutes why not more posts about Lance Armstrong? [YFLMITITW] [ In reply to ]
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It's nothing short of amazing what he's done this year. At age 40! I saw someone post in another thread that it wasn't a big deal because Bennett is past his prime. Guess what? They are both 40! So, Lance is past his prime, too!

I agree that a full IM is another beast, but given Lance's natural ability and his drive, I wouldn't be surprised to see him do well at that distance, too. His bike ability is a game-changer. The guys in France or at Kona won't be able to give him a 20 minute lead, so they'll be forced to ride much harder than they normally do, which means they probably won't run as fast in the marathon, which plays to Lance's favor as long as he can run in the 2:55 range. They used to let Lieto get up the road, but Lance will get much further up the road than Lieto ever could. Plus, I would bet on Lance to hang tougher during the run than Lieto (no offense to Chris, it's just that Lance is on a rare mental plain in the sports world).

The guy is a freak. And he's made triathlon a much more interesting sport. If he qualifies, this will be the most anticipated race at Kona in years. Maybe ever.
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Re: Lance Armstrong Thread: After smashing Maccas 70.3 record by 7 minutes why not more posts about Lance Armstrong? [89Greg] [ In reply to ]
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+1, dude is a freak.

im pretty sure he has qualified, he just has to finish nice.
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Re: Lance Armstrong Thread: After smashing Maccas 70.3 record by 7 minutes why not more posts about Lance Armstrong? [89Greg] [ In reply to ]
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89Greg wrote:
It's nothing short of amazing what he's done this year. At age 40!
Gosh, 40 years old. A regular Methuselah.

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Re: Lance Armstrong Thread: After smashing Maccas 70.3 record by 7 minutes why not more posts about Lance Armstrong? [YFLMITITW] [ In reply to ]
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Really? You want more posts about LA on this forum? I admire the guy, but no thanks.

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Re: Lance Armstrong Thread: After smashing Maccas 70.3 record by 7 minutes why not more posts about Lance Armstrong? [YFLMITITW] [ In reply to ]
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there has been ALOT of posts regarding Lance since his return to triathlon, but this deserves some attention. A lot of people pointed out the he won Florida 70.3 w/ a less than stellar pro field, but the field for this race was a lot stronger, and, as you mentioned, he smashed the course record by 7 minutes WITH SOME PRETTY ROUGH CONDITIONS!!!


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Re: Lance Armstrong Thread: After smashing Maccas 70.3 record by 7 minutes why not more posts about Lance Armstrong? [Clyde M.] [ In reply to ]
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Quick, everybody google "Poe's Law".
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Re: Lance Armstrong Thread: After smashing Maccas 70.3 record by 7 minutes why not more posts about Lance Armstrong? [Tri or Die] [ In reply to ]
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LA is in my mind the best thing for triathlon in a LONG time! Love him or hate him, he bring in huge dollars and attention.

I hope he kicks Chris's butt, IMO he is a mouth piece he justifies by saying its strategy... Then during a bad race he says his rear brake cable broke? When where you on your brakes Chris:)
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Re: Lance Armstrong Thread: After smashing Maccas 70.3 record by 7 minutes why not more posts about Lance Armstrong? [k89533720] [ In reply to ]
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k89533720 wrote:
LA is in my mind the best thing for triathlon in a LONG time! Love him or hate him, he bring in huge dollars and attention.

I hope he kicks Chris's butt, IMO he is a mouth piece he justifies by saying its strategy... Then during a bad race he says his rear brake cable broke? When where you on your brakes Chris:)

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If you are going to insult a multiple world champion about stupid shit he does in a race then at least get your facts straight...It was his front derailleur cable,you moron!!!.....now where is that smiley face button?



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Re: Lance Armstrong Thread: After smashing Maccas 70.3 record by 7 minutes why not more posts about Lance Armstrong? [Ultra-tri-guy] [ In reply to ]
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Ultra-tri-guy wrote:
k89533720 wrote:
LA is in my mind the best thing for triathlon in a LONG time! Love him or hate him, he bring in huge dollars and attention.

I hope he kicks Chris's butt, IMO he is a mouth piece he justifies by saying its strategy... Then during a bad race he says his rear brake cable broke? When where you on your brakes Chris:)


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If you are going to insult a multiple world champion about stupid shit he does in a race then at least get your facts straight...It was his front derailleur cable,you moron!!!.....now where is that smiley face button?



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Re: Lance Armstrong Thread: After smashing Maccas 70.3 record by 7 minutes why not more posts about Lance Armstrong? [crolson24] [ In reply to ]
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On another thread there were questions about the course being accurate and maybe that had something to do with it. There is no confirmation of it, just that fact that ironman distances sometimes aren't accurately measured.

I got to thinking about this though and 7 minutes is alot, and if posters in the other thread actually think it was short, how short is short. That'd be like saying they cut the run about 1.25 miles short, the bike 3 miles short, or the swim almost 600 yards short. Or a combination of all 3 being off.

Sure it's possible, maybe the flow of transition changed, or a bouy wasn't set right, or a turn around cone wasn't put in the right place, but I don't see them being off as much as listed above.

I think the guy deserves some credit, I'm not saying he'll win, but I'll be cheering for him.
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Re: Lance Armstrong Thread: After smashing Maccas 70.3 record by 7 minutes why not more posts about Lance Armstrong? [YFLMITITW] [ In reply to ]
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because the sponsors of this forum are putting their heads together for mega super deluxe prizes in the 2012 kona prediction thread which is a contest I will ultimately win..........but I admire their restraint in not giving me the grand prize today


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Re: Lance Armstrong Thread: After smashing Maccas 70.3 record by 7 minutes why not more posts about Lance Armstrong? [YFLMITITW] [ In reply to ]
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why not more posts about Lance Armstrong?


I don't think it's possible to have more posts about Lance Armstrong.

Are you new here?
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Re: Lance Armstrong Thread: After smashing Maccas 70.3 record by 7 minutes why not more posts about Lance Armstrong? [FJB] [ In reply to ]
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I think many triathlon professionals should have a long hard look at themselves. for a guy over 40 new to the HIM caper to come and towel them up like that. and win two "professional" races outright AND beat some of the sports biggest names. It makes professional triathletes seem like a joke. Is it because Armstrong is super human or is the talent depth in tri just shallow?

This would certainly not happen in cycling or running or swimming so what is the deal?
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Re: Lance Armstrong Thread: After smashing Maccas 70.3 record by 7 minutes why not more posts about Lance Armstrong? [thePharaoh] [ In reply to ]
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Hasn't he won three pro races? And we are not talking about some joe schmo off the street....Lance started out in tris, and has the racing experience and endurance base to compete and succeed. Is anyone really surprised by his success?

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Re: Lance Armstrong Thread: After smashing Maccas 70.3 record by 7 minutes why not more posts about Lance Armstrong? [Thecatch83] [ In reply to ]
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Thecatch83 wrote:
Hasn't he won three pro races? And we are not talking about some joe schmo off the street....Lance started out in tris, and has the racing experience and endurance base to compete and succeed. Is anyone really surprised by his success?


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There are some on this forum who,on learning that Lance was going to try to qualify for Kona,didn't belive that he would be able to beat the best women in the sport let alone the best men.....Those people are being very quiet right now...

Some of us "clueless" ones are just sitting back and enjoying the show..







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Re: Lance Armstrong Thread: After smashing Maccas 70.3 record by 7 minutes why not more posts about Lance Armstrong? [FJB] [ In reply to ]
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You should google "Poe's Law" ;)
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Re: Lance Armstrong Thread: After smashing Maccas 70.3 record by 7 minutes why not more posts about Lance Armstrong? [YFLMITITW] [ In reply to ]
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Coz Macca is The Greatest ever.

Ya'll bitchez better recognise!
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Re: Lance Armstrong Thread: After smashing Maccas 70.3 record by 7 minutes why not more posts about Lance Armstrong? [YFLMITITW] [ In reply to ]
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You should google "Poe's Law" ;)


Ha ha ha, understood...
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Re: Lance Armstrong Thread: After smashing Maccas 70.3 record by 7 minutes why not more posts about Lance Armstrong? [YFLMITITW] [ In reply to ]
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Meh....

Triathlon isn't about setting records, its about putting enough effort out to come in first.

I'm still not impressed, and looking forward to his public humbling in Kona.
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Re: Lance Armstrong Thread: After smashing Maccas 70.3 record by 7 minutes why not more posts about Lance Armstrong? [Nickwisdom] [ In reply to ]
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And when he wins in kona...fumbling trolls like you will profess, "means nothing unless you defend your title"....go crawl back into your cave!

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Re: Lance Armstrong Thread: After smashing Maccas 70.3 record by 7 minutes why not more posts about Lance Armstrong? [YFLMITITW] [ In reply to ]
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44.3 kmh avg speed (27.6 mph for you imperialists) is insane! Lance, Lance, Lance, Lance ...

PS Lance
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Re: Lance Armstrong Thread: After smashing Maccas 70.3 record by 7 minutes why not more posts about Lance Armstrong? [noirs] [ In reply to ]
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who is this lance armstrong you speak of?
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