tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11188695.post114011540619303057..comments2023-11-03T05:46:16.883-05:00Comments on Simon Says...Run: 30-MINUTE LUNCHChadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08412073727859282887noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11188695.post-1140184032796926432006-02-17T07:47:00.000-06:002006-02-17T07:47:00.000-06:00Bart, you're probably right - the commentators are...Bart, you're probably right - the commentators are former Olympians so they probably know a thing or two about the sport. <BR/><BR/>Sara, glad you like the quotes. Hopefully they'll provide some motivation towards IM Moo. My brother lives in Madison, so it'll be a good excuse to go visit. <BR/><BR/>Oh, if you're going fast enough to be gasping and wheezing at that point, you'll be in good shape. For me, just walking was difficult enough.Chadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08412073727859282887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11188695.post-1140145378399911412006-02-16T21:02:00.000-06:002006-02-16T21:02:00.000-06:00I love the quotes, too! Hope the run tonight went...I love the quotes, too! Hope the run tonight went well. BTW--excited you'll be in WI for IM MOO...but must admit I'm jealous you'll be enjoying a nice frosty beverage while I'm gasping and wheezing on my marathon. :) ha haTrisaratopshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03516116052466206839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11188695.post-1140134352003810932006-02-16T17:59:00.000-06:002006-02-16T17:59:00.000-06:00I watched the women's downhill last night and the ...I watched the women's downhill last night and the former skier who was announcing (color commentator?) did know an awful lot about how they were doing before the splits; however, I can't say he knew <I>too</I> much, since I've never worn a pair of skis in my life. He did, however, give reasons for his opinions (her skis are really bouncing or she took a bad line). They also have countless stats and a research staff available to them.<BR/><BR/>The best I can do is compare it to a sport I know more about. I've seen a baseball scout say a AAA player would never be a successful major leaguer after seeing him take one at bat. To compare it to runners, I would guess that you could probably tell if a runner is struggling late in a race by his or her form. You wouldn't necessarily have to see the splits.<BR/><BR/>Honestly, the bottom line is that I just don't think they could fake the enthusiasm for a great performance if they already knew what had happened.Barthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09012284425240610420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11188695.post-1140126095369279452006-02-16T15:41:00.000-06:002006-02-16T15:41:00.000-06:00Bart, doesn't it seem like they know just a little...Bart, doesn't it seem like they know just a little too much about how an athlete is doing. Like on the downhill they'll say something like "She's had a rough season, but she looks fast on the top section." Then of course, said athlete will go on and medal.<BR/><BR/>I believe their is a time-limit in curling. However, I'm not sure what it means when time runs out. If I had any desire to know, I could probably google curling to find out.<BR/><BR/>Susan, I can't give away my sources. Let's just say the words "quotable" and "runner" are in the title - preceded by "the".Chadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08412073727859282887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11188695.post-1140123927520610612006-02-16T15:05:00.000-06:002006-02-16T15:05:00.000-06:00I don't know the answer to your question regarding...I don't know the answer to your question regarding the announcers. I assume they announce the events live, but I'm not sure. However, I have another question for you winter sports experts. Why is there a clock counting down the time during the curling matches? Is there really a time limit?Barthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09012284425240610420noreply@blogger.com