Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On 30 Nov 2006 05:47:51 -0800, "basskisser"
wrote:


Eisboch wrote:

So ... after 5 and a half weeks, I've dropped 17 lbs and am starting to feel
a heck of a lot better.
I am watching what I eat as well .... if fact I've probably over done that.
Doc says a pound a week weight loss is ideal, so I may increase the calorie
intake a bit.

Starting to get into it now .... I feel guilty if I don't get down there on
time or do anything less than I did the day before.

Eisboch

congrats! I've got a weight machine and a treadmill. I need to mount a
TV on the wall like you, I get bored to tears on the treadmill, so I
walk unless it's raining. Been sprint walking for awhile, and am about
ready to step it up to running. 17 pounds in 5 1/2 weeks is admirable.

Funny you should mention that.

There is a couple down the street who just moved into the neighborhood
and they are race walkers. Turns out it's a legitimate sport and as I
gather, is an Olympic sport.

I had never heard of it before I saw them, in full regalia, zipping
down the street and at a pretty good clip. They had slick suits,
airstream helmets (like the time trial bikers wear) and some really
funky looking shoes. What was amazing was that their upper bodies
were absolutely still, but their hips and legs where just moving like
- well, I can't describe it accurately.

It's like running only it's not running is the only way I can put it.

I've seen it!!!! I fully understand that they work hard at their sport,
and it does take a lot of physical exertion, but dammit, it sure looks
funny!