25 Jul 05
Originally posted by lioyankI have no doubt that Lance is drug free having been tested so often. He's just a great athlete.
PS: dont know if this is true or not, but from what a friend told me, his lungs are also able to expand and gather more oxygen than the average person's. dont know exactly about the validity of this claim, or even how it would work, but this is what I have heard so I added it at the end here since if it is true, it could be obviously considered a clear advantage against the competition.
On his lungs, you're probably talking about his oxygen conversion ratio - the efficiency of his lungs. 70% plus puts you in the big league. All the great long-distance athletes, particularly runners, have that ability and it seems to be genetic as well as training. Plus, his heart - being a big muscle - is about a third bigger than the average.
I have small lungs but my oxygen conversion ratio was tested at about 70% - which should have made me much better at aerobic sports (like long-distance running or cycling) instead of my chosen anaerobic sports of squash and rugby (where I was completely puffed out at half-time). Wish I knew these things when I was younger. 🙁
25 Jul 05
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Originally posted by buffalobillNot sure how old you are, and if the same applies in S.A., but most UK running clubs actively encourage Vets (age 40+) and most races offer prizes for 40+ age groups. It's never too late to start something new!
I have small lungs but my oxygen conversion ratio was tested at about 70% - which should have made me much better at aerobic sports (like long-distance running or cycling) instead of my chosen anaerobic sports of squash and rugby (whe ...[text shortened]... out at half-time). Wish I knew these things when I was younger. 🙁
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25 Jul 05
Originally posted by rhbThanks, but I can't do road running. Apart from the shin splints which made me quit, I had an accident a few years ago that involved a triple spinal fusion. These days all my running is on a trampoline. It's a pity that all morning TV is so crappy!
Not sure how old you are, and if the same applies in S.A., but most UK running clubs actively encourage Vets (age 40+) and most races offer prizes for 40+ age groups. It's never too late to start something new!
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25 Jul 05
Originally posted by buffalobillSorry to hear of your injury... if you have a remote mouse and keyboard you could visit RHP during your runs instead of watching crappy TV 😉
Thanks, but I can't do road running. Apart from the shin splints which made me quit, I had an accident a few years ago that involved a triple spinal fusion. These days all my running is on a trampoline. It's a pity that all morning TV is so crappy!
26 Jul 05
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Originally posted by invigorategroan(!)
He should stand in "new jersey" maybe he will be a good "spoke"sperson on health issues
Raises an interesting question - Who'll be more successful in politics?
a) Lance Armstrong
b) Arnold Schwarzywotsit
c) Will Smith (Future president of USA for sure)
Vote now! 🙂
