tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post8919527528444846107..comments2024-03-29T05:21:24.446-07:00Comments on Shut Up + Run: I’m Like An Old PorscheShutUpandRunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06145904735605609951noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-52218636739176446312012-09-12T02:50:52.914-07:002012-09-12T02:50:52.914-07:00I love your lifestyle! I love your lifestyle! charmingdate scamhttp://charmingdate.wordpress.com/2012/08/21/charmingdate-login-to-meet-the-right-ukrainian-girl-or-gorgeous-russian-woman/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-34638045726206527662012-08-30T18:56:50.972-07:002012-08-30T18:56:50.972-07:00I ran 2-3x/week for almost two years, new progress...I ran 2-3x/week for almost two years, new progressed past 4 miles, never got under a 12-min mile,never enjoyed a single step of it, never looked forward to going for a run, and the motivation never came. I think, sometimes, people are either runners or they aren't. I feel pretty confident that I'm not. I can bike for eons, swim 3000m and quite like it, play team sports, paddle board, you name it. But running makes me groan and hate life. Every.time.Neelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02777751469747182421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-33989676347648653852012-08-27T22:09:19.313-07:002012-08-27T22:09:19.313-07:00Exactly. Well put Kathee. I can't imagine ho...Exactly. Well put Kathee. I can't imagine how much energy it takes to fight these allegations that have been following him for YEARS. So many people hear "doping" and that's it. He's guilty. <br /><br />Unless they can provide more evidence he is innocent to me. And this is a sad day. Tesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05240911855607711644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-68765782414301578092012-08-27T10:41:39.737-07:002012-08-27T10:41:39.737-07:00I also believe Lance, I really think that it is a ...I also believe Lance, I really think that it is a witch hunt as he called it. I think he was just tired of constantly having to defend himself over and over again, even though he has taken every test out there and been clean.<br />People hate successful people, bottom line and he is a freak of nature that we all want to be but aren't willing to put in the work to get there. It's like a the saying on a shirt I have seen at a million of my son's wrestling tournaments "You keep telling people how lucky I am and I will keep working my butt off." Same thing applies with Lance.Mindy Kohlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08088109860604963699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-18488679111306523772012-08-27T09:23:23.853-07:002012-08-27T09:23:23.853-07:00You put into words better than i could. He beat ca...You put into words better than i could. He beat cancer, no one can take that away from him. And he is choosing to focus on what really matters to him, his family and his continued efforts to support cancer research. He is still an amazing person in my book.<br />Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01177646384258349915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-91007825654998131992012-08-27T07:06:29.277-07:002012-08-27T07:06:29.277-07:00I believe in Lance. I don't believe he's a...I believe in Lance. I don't believe he's a quiter. He beat cancer by fighting. Maybe he feels enough is enough. I don't think those people would ever leave him alone. He has done a lot of good for other people maybe it's time for him to do something good for himself. It's probably really hard to give up something you love and are good at but enough is enough. Those people now will have to find someone else to harp on. sweetpea26https://www.blogger.com/profile/14607130283242688591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-87253609551076996902012-08-27T06:52:37.026-07:002012-08-27T06:52:37.026-07:00I think it's a big witch hunt. Every single cy...I think it's a big witch hunt. Every single cyclist that has been punished for drugs has been caught with a positive drug test. Tour winners that have been caught: Floyd Landis, Alberto Contador, Jan Ulrich all tested postive and either fessed up (Ulrich) or made a lame excuse (Contador) or just totally made a fool of themselves (Landis). The point is the objective measure for using ped's is a positive drug test. Lance has been tested over 500 times. Not once positive. Lance is guilty of being an egotistical a-one asshole to his teammates but he has NEVER tested positive. My question is why do they continue to do drug testing if you can be found guilty by the word of some ex-teammates who have an ax to grind? Every single "witness" hates Lance's guts.How many baseball players have been found guilty because their teammates said they were dirty? Zero<br />The only baseball players receiving suspensions tested positive.<br />I think Lance did the right thing and said I've had enough. Do what ever you want.Until he tests positive I'm still in Lance's corner.Hayleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15261957393878972013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-49030598739405421502012-08-26T18:23:56.116-07:002012-08-26T18:23:56.116-07:00Lance played the smart card by not going to arbitr...Lance played the smart card by not going to arbitration. Now the UCI will fight with the USADA. USADA has lost a lot of credibility in and out of the sport by chasing Lance and not spending resources on current cases. And have you seen Livestrong's donations this week! JPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02425273613201043846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-51215039843920679102012-08-26T18:08:26.192-07:002012-08-26T18:08:26.192-07:00saying "they all do it" is highly ignora...saying "they all do it" is highly ignorant and irresponsible. my father played professional baseball in the Major Leagues for 18 years without ever doping. he had a very successful career that never included illegal substances. Because of this great sport i was able to have a very privelaged life, one that I am always grateful for. and my father did it the right way. so be very careful with the "they all do it" mentality. because not all of them do. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-61053504658721462322012-08-26T17:16:05.877-07:002012-08-26T17:16:05.877-07:00Great job on the trail run, looks beautiful there!...Great job on the trail run, looks beautiful there! I need to run there very soon. As for Lance, I hope is isn't guilty, but I don't know. Either way, he has brought alot of awareness to people about cancer and he never gave up despite it. It is sad that performance enhancing drugs are so prevalent in professional sports. The win at all cost mentality is not good and drives the athletes to do stupid things to stay at the top. I'm sure he will continue to compete and excel, hopefully in a more enjoyable and stress free way now that he is no longer a pro athlete.Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11149491749734850917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-81808985733336784302012-08-26T09:56:23.202-07:002012-08-26T09:56:23.202-07:00Witch hunt. To be honest, I've always wanted t...Witch hunt. To be honest, I've always wanted to believe in his innocence although I'm not 100% sure that I do. However, he has never failed a test and I think it's absurd to go after someone this much that has never failed a single test. Besides, I really don't like the fact that the USADA seems to think they are some sort of legal enforcement agency instead of a doping agency. Grr. Getting all riled up again.Colorado Galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07725854485169654288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-17451115094443434012012-08-26T07:29:03.198-07:002012-08-26T07:29:03.198-07:00I think he's probably guilty of doping. Howeve...I think he's probably guilty of doping. However, it's pretty pervasive in the professional cycling community, lots of doping happening. So, I kind of think it's silly to just go after him because he won so much. Sure, some of the cyclists might be clean, but it's like baseball and steroids. They all do it. Not necessarily fair to hold him up the fire if you're not going to do it to everyone else.chiarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09597283400851387772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-6823222717469737222012-08-26T05:40:27.794-07:002012-08-26T05:40:27.794-07:00Someone who is innocent fights for what they belie...Someone who is innocent fights for what they believe in regardless of the cost or sacrafice. the fact that he just gave in proves his guilt more than anything else. he is a cheat and a fraud and a horrible role model to kids about getting ahead the wrong way. he should acknowledge what he did, own up to it, apologize and then fade int obscurity. but udging by the size of his enormous ego, he wont and will continue to make excuses and blae everyone else. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-86163368442755370672012-08-25T18:52:09.593-07:002012-08-25T18:52:09.593-07:00He donated money several times to the organization...He donated money several times to the organization that was drug-testing him. Talk about a major conflict of interest. Otherwise, I've never really liked the guy that much other than what he's done for cancer awareness. David H.http://www.runningbecauseican.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-90329836937903359162012-08-25T18:32:38.794-07:002012-08-25T18:32:38.794-07:00In both hiking and running, the thought of startin...In both hiking and running, the thought of starting off fast and straight up a giant bitch of a hill makes me want to die. Sadly, living in a valley in Montana means every trail run is going to start off straight up instantly. Good thing the views are worth it.<br /><br />I truly don't know what to think of Lance Armstrong. The entire thing makes me very sad. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00246156846057790398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-47871182833096649962012-08-25T17:41:56.105-07:002012-08-25T17:41:56.105-07:00I think with all these witnesses he didn't hav...I think with all these witnesses he didn't have a chance and he knew it, but I don't think he's guilty. Even if he is, he didn't fail a drug test and they shouldn't after all these years especially, find him guilty based on witness testimony. Especially from those that have failed tests themselves or cut deals. All those years, all those tests, all negative! A two year investigation ended without them pressing charges so why this body chooses to go after him is beyond me. The best part, who will they give the Tour wins to? There was an article yesterday that showed all the races and the next in line in a lot of cases is a person who tested positive for drugs! I think it's terrible what they have done to him, without evidence, and I don't blame him at all for quitting. Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11946013805052703096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-78528169982218525592012-08-25T16:05:43.956-07:002012-08-25T16:05:43.956-07:00Whether or not he did it, they can't prove it ...Whether or not he did it, they can't prove it so I think they should leave him alone. He submitted to all the tests he asked.<br /><br />However, I think it is a little fishy that he is giving up. Maybe I am wrong, but doesn't he have enough money and people to fight this for him to maintain his credibility?Lizbeth03https://www.blogger.com/profile/16761340228715566032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-70876373313361771782012-08-25T07:23:17.500-07:002012-08-25T07:23:17.500-07:00Someone mentioned Sally Jenkins' piece in the ...Someone mentioned Sally Jenkins' piece in the WP, here's a link. Very good (and scary) questions raised about USADA.<br /><br />http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/othersports/lance-armstrong-doping-campaign-exposes-usadas-hypocrisy/2012/08/24/858a13ca-ee22-11e1-afd6-f55f84bc0c41_story.htmlMJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09023439892198039562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-65262764256071685662012-08-25T06:39:08.971-07:002012-08-25T06:39:08.971-07:00IMHO, witch hunt. He's NEVER tested positive, ...IMHO, witch hunt. He's NEVER tested positive, but it's impossible to prove a negative. They don't have proof, they have people saying stuff - and people benefiting from saying stuff. (Keith made good points) Lance's statement explains it well. He's also thinking of what continuing to fight will do to the Foundation's work and support, and also what it does to his family. This nonsense has been going on for years. His oldest of 5 kids is 13 now, and he's an ex-wife and current partner to think of - how much longer should he watch their lives be affected if he can't win even tho he's innocent? How much more time and money should he put into fighting charges from a body that may not even have jurisdiction? I think it took guts and some self-sacrifice on his part to stop fighting, as the desire to end it once and for all with his name cleared must be very strong.MJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09023439892198039562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-73272281348674033472012-08-25T06:25:06.736-07:002012-08-25T06:25:06.736-07:00Walking away from the witch hunt is not an admissi...Walking away from the witch hunt is not an admission of guilt. Perhaps if the fight was fair, I'd be suspicious of him wanting to quit. However, it is a complete joke of a system. And, even if he fought them and won (unlikely), haters would still be haters and say he doped, so what's the point? He's done amazing things with his life, including helping many suffering from cancer. We should just leave him alone and let him live his life. He will always be a hero to me.Bevnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-72858834356957309472012-08-25T04:28:23.044-07:002012-08-25T04:28:23.044-07:00It's a witch hunt, they wouldn't be going ...It's a witch hunt, they wouldn't be going after him had he not won the Tour *so often* ... but I'm sure he doped. They all do. It is all about the money/obsession/prestige. When you start talking about pro athletes, it is a different world (ie, Baseball, Olympics, all of it). For these people, it is their career, their career on the line, sponsorships are their income, all of it is a HUGE deal, compared to those of us with day jobs who do sport as a hobby. Christinahttp://www.movablemom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-19070390659013606032012-08-25T04:06:53.547-07:002012-08-25T04:06:53.547-07:00Read the opinion piece by Sally Jenkins in today&#...Read the opinion piece by Sally Jenkins in today's Washington Post - very informative. <br /><br />I don't comment often, but I love your blog. Your posts always crack me up - I love your sense of humor. The line about sleeping in your fuel belt made me snort while drinking tea! Not pretty! Ha!Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05615149112130152767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-91684300209091460582012-08-25T04:00:12.489-07:002012-08-25T04:00:12.489-07:00I'm interested to see how it all plays out sin...I'm interested to see how it all plays out since is seems like the UCI may become involved as well. I don't believe he is a doper but I am disappointed that he chose not to appeal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-17642346295133041132012-08-24T20:08:53.892-07:002012-08-24T20:08:53.892-07:00I was just recently reading an article where they ...I was just recently reading an article where they were discussing doping (had nothing to do with Lance specifically, the article was about the olympics...yes, I was delayed in reading the magazine). Anyway the article was saying how new drugs, etc come out all the time and it is incredibly hard for the testing agencies to stay on top of it, which is why they keep samples for so long. Some substance that there was not a test for 3 years ago or whatever may very well have a test now. The only person right now who knows if Lance was doping or not is Lance. Even if he was doping he probably would not admit to such, most dopers don't, except maybe in federal court or something because they are feeling more pressure. Only Lance knows. Aside from Lance, it is just disappointing that this is what we have come to and it is disappointing for everyone (adults and children alike) who look up to these atheletes as motivation for their own sport and lives.Marcynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-69748711012708164902012-08-24T19:40:04.317-07:002012-08-24T19:40:04.317-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08901476567979450738noreply@blogger.com