If I was a marginal pro athlete and felt I had to take PED's to survive, I likely would do it. If it meant the difference between survival, and possible success in my career and the end of my career then I would probably seriously consider it. Pro sports are a business, they entertainment for the bu...

I understand why people do it, but as Jen said that doesn't make it right.

That's quite a story Jo Jo. Good for you for looking after the bike and for helping contact his family. But, I am not surprised you would do something like that.

He is innocent until proven guilty. Congrats to Lance on winning the marathon.

Did you hear about the recent scandal when an AG tested positive in a recent Gran Fondo event in NY ?? :shock: :? http://velonews.competitor.com/2012/08/news/in-search-of-relevance-a-cat-3-turns-to-epo-and-hgh_232611 That was a good article. It shows how anyone can get consumed by their "recre...

It's great to hear from you Rick. Get healthy will ya?!!

Here is an article in today's online edition: .ORILLIA - Pain raced through Rick Ball's body as he lay sprawled on the roadway. One thought kept running through his mind: “I just kept shaking my head saying, 'No. Not this again,” the 46-year-old said Monday. “I lost my leg and now I'm worried about ...

A Maniac who many of us are friends with, and One of the most inspiring people I know, Rick Ball had a cycling accident yesterday. Luckily he will be ok. . ORILLIA - Area athlete Rick Ball is in hospital after being struck by a vehicle while cycling on Wednesday. According to police, Ball was riding...

Well done Lesley, I was wondering how you did.

I have done a few of these races, they are great. Smaller than the "big city" events of course, but the courses are excellent for racing and the price is right.

. If you're interested in another challenge, join us "down south" for www.threeporttour.ca

Hey Trixiee, that looks great, unfortunately I have plans that weekend.

FYI - rode past your old cottage on the weekend. Wasaga to Balm Beach. Nice ride..

I used to love riding through there. Haven't been up there since I sold the place. I miss it though.

I know this isn't a running event, but I thought I would check in anyway :P (as some of you know nagging injuried have curtailed my running). The Centurion events are much like marathons, in that there are multiple distances and a mix of serious and casual riders. Most events are 25, 50 & 100 mi...

Way to go RA!!

Very cool indeed!

And the other side of the coin asks, "Who says people with disabilities want to be seen as inspiring?" Whoever wrote that has a chip on their shoulder. As far as the Oscar goes, the inspirational aspect is there whether he likes it or not. As to the argument that "he won't likely win...

TSN reported that he has dropped out of the Tour. :( .CANADA'S RYDER HESJEDAL WITHDRAWS FROM TOUR DE FRANCE The Canadian Press 7/7/2012 7:09:36 AM Text Size Giro d'Italia champion Ryder Hesjedal of Canada has withdrawn from the Tour de France after sustaining a left leg and hip injury during the cra...

.I find it disappointing news: he is not doing the same event as the others.

He is an inspiration to many people, and I honor that, but his prosthetics make the event different.

+2

. decided to see if I could shape my body into that of a Greek God. As it turns out, when I did a lot of heavy weights my body became more like that of a Bulgarian weight lifter. :lol: :lol: I keep my weights simple, and my back won't let me do squats with anything other than very light weights. Yo...

Joanne, DStew, thanks for the tips :D I have had a couple of slow, easy runs and they were ok. Here's hoping they were sign of good things :pray: I am keeping my fitness up by walking the golf course most of the time, and cycling with the Barrie Cycling Club. Dstew, I have started on the weights aga...

I read the article and thought, yeah, so what? There was nothing new in it and very little substance. To say 100% of these deaths were preventable, is stating the obvious. Accidents are preventable, usually one party involved was breaking the law (i.e. speeding) or was not paying attention. If every...

I misunderstood the thread. I saw the title and was wondering what I was missing.

Way to go RA!