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Pro or Am
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On 9/8/2005
Jack
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United States
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Mr. Stride...
Pro or am.
I'm asking about your skating class at the Worlds.
I already know the other things you're pro at.
See you soon.
Jack
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Where's Michael?
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On 9/7/2005
SamG
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United Kingdom
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Aaaah. Riviera training camp again.
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Fool
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On 9/1/2005 Steve
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Ignore the last post, I bothered to find the first post.
Last time I travelled with Stridey from one park to the next we HAD to stop for provisions of the Ginsters variety, and was it IRN BRU as well mate?
Hardcore training regime if you ask me.
PS Where can you buy that isotonic Leffe stuff?
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this sections
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On 9/1/2005 steve
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Just read the first page and am intrigued.
Whats this section all about then? Sounds fun.
A potted history if you will.
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Weight Loss
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On 8/29/2005 Michael
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United Kingdom
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Thanks Sam! I always think a little of everything does ya good.
My trousers keep falling down without assistance, (unlike Sams) and so I'm wearing a belt now. The diet SEEMS to be working, I havnt weighed myself, just going on trouser size.
Tried to drink a cup of reral coffee yesterday, couldnt manage it.
No sugar, or bread....but a beer a week isnt too bad. And a pasty.
Skated yesterday with Jon form Essence a bit of slalom in the car park. Just a little exercise. After all The Great Escape was on the box yesterday.
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Leffe isotonic sport
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On 8/27/2005
SamG
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United Kingdom
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"Just the one, Mrs Wembley!"
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New week
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On 8/24/2005 Michael
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European Union
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Drove back from Cornwall, and stopped for a Mc Donalds, damn me if it wasnt 'two for one ' on Quarter pounders with cheese. Bad move.
Spent Monday resting but Tuesdays HP session was a good workout. Ran today, and did a ton of situps.
Getting fitter bit by bit.
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CornishTraining
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On 8/22/2005 Michael
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United Kingdom
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Went to Cornwall for the weekend, and met up with Sam Gordon who was staying at Rock. My chums were surfing at Perranporth so Sam and I ventured into the sea to be batterred by tourists.
Great fun as for 30 years I had been phobic of the sea, only entering the water earlier this year and this was the first time in UK waters.
We celebrated by eating a pasty (Sam has pics).....
Sunday was spent checking out an amzing hill climb with the Fal Town sliding boys. Twice as long as Gurston. Amazing. Later went to see Johhny X and his lovely dog. Long drive back....
Two people said I had lost weight....so I'm going for a run later today top celebrate.
I need a new belt.
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You Had To Post That Pic of ......
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On 8/17/2005
North Carolina Longboarder-DownHill Billies
wrote in from
United States
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...that Cornish Pastie! Dang! Those things are tasty! I was an exchange student back in 1980 and lived in both Plymouth (Devon) and near Liskeard in Cornwall. The pub in Dobwalls had the best pasties on the planet!
Marion Karr
www.downhillbillies.org
"Fueling The Stoke One Hillbilly At A Time!"
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tuesday
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On 8/17/2005 Michael
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United Kingdom
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Nice course last night, the more effort you put in the faster you popped out...
A ton of people getting in the way of the cones...ah well.
Good to see more begginners too. We all must watch out.
Had to leave pub after a half of beer, to see someone, but felt healthier for it.
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Spelling
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On 8/15/2005 See below
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United Kingdom
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I know.
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Clan Campbell
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On 8/15/2005
SamG
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United Kingdom
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Katii, excellent news that you'll be heading on down to Brands Hatch.
You'll be able to meet up with the German branch of the tribe, Donald Campbell Click here for link
A true gent...
...despite appearances.
As for this weekend? I'll be down in Corwall (OK. Kernow), asessing the local fayre:
However, Michael might be up for a bit of calorific reduction.
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this weekend
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On 8/15/2005 katii
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Sam we are definitly coming to Brand Hatch. It sounds really fun. we were wondering if anyone is up for skating this weekend, or has plans to skate this weekend.
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Clan Campbell
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On 8/14/2005
SamG
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United Kingdom
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Katii,
You guys really must head on down to Brand Hatch on the 3rd and 4th of September. Not too far from London, it's a really great place to skate with quite a hill but a good flat and grippy surface, so no worries.
Most of the regular Hyde Park skaters will be there and its a very informal, easygoing event, typically run on 'jam' format ie: you get to skate until your legs fall off.
Ian, if you could demonstrate:
    
Soundly done. Thankyou sir.
Maybe you could combine this event with a trip to London.
London skating is predominantly either on the flat on weekday evenings in Hyde Park or on the gentle slopes of Crystal Palace at the weekend.
Being a local, I'm not up on accommodation, but I believe that the Picadilly Hostel is pretty popular, as is the new www.easyhotel.co.uk in central London.
Let us know what you decide; I'm sure that we can help with transport/ boards etc.
Hope to catch up you soon,
Sam
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Mike or Sam
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On 8/14/2005
katii
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United States
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if either of you are free and would like to skate my madre and i are free to come down to london and spend a weekend or a few nights to do some skating. its been a while and im totally ready to skate, and hanging with you guys would be awesome. and does anyone know if Picadilly Hostel in london is any good? if not any suggestions?
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Ankles/Ankers
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On 8/14/2005 Michael
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United Kingdom
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Spent Friday dashing here, there everywhere. Visited customer/chum Paul Ankers who happens to run a rehbilitation clinic. He took up surfing and skating AFTER losing his left leg below the knee, so anyone with any pains or aches needs to look to him for inspiration. Its the absolute determination and belief that all problems can be surmounted, Paul tells me the big problem is lack of flexibility of his sole, which makes repositioning stance whilst in motion difficult. (www.bulldogsportsrehab.com) . Chatting to Paul for a few minutes showed me there are so many ways to improve fitness, and also balance. Interesting guy.
Went for a gentle run, still watching food intake. No McDonalds for a month. Or wine gums. Sushi for dinner last night. Its all gotta help.
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Sir Strides ankles
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On 8/13/2005 Longy
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United Kingdom
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Clean affected ankle liberally with windex, apply tiger balm, strap with duct tape and Bobs yer aunties handyman! DO NOT DUCT TAPE GROIN! PAIN!
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BLOKED KANKLES
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On 8/13/2005
HACKETT - BLACK LEATHER RACING
wrote in from
United States
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DUCT TAPE!
DUCT TAPE CAN FIX ANYTHING; BROKEN ARMS,
BIG MOUTHS, SAGGY TITS, AND YES, KANKLES!
I EVEN USE IT FOR HAIR REMOVAL ON ME BACK!
DUCT TAPE - DOES A BODY GOOD!
HACKMAN - BLR
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Windex...
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On 8/12/2005
Martin Drayton
wrote in from
United States
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Windex is THE cure-all....Didn't you see my Big Fat Greek Wedding?
Costas.
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Balmy
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On 8/12/2005 Longy
wrote in from
United Kingdom
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Thats easy, WD40 makes your crotch itch, TIGER BALM IS A CURE ALL!!!!Stops bushing squeeks too!
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Tiger Balm
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On 8/11/2005
Sparker
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United Kingdom
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Longy, I'd hate to find out how you discovered all those uses for Tiger Balm!
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Strideys ankles
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On 8/11/2005 Longy
wrote in from
United Kingdom
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TIGER BALM!! Even cures athletes foot, groinal fungus and is an excellent bearing lube!
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Sore Ankles
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On 8/10/2005 Sparker
wrote in from
United Kingdom
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Michael.
Remember to stretch properly after exercise (especially running!).
A dip into some cold water is good too. Gets the blood flowing to help you repair faster after exercise.
Cheers
Sparker
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Tuesday training
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On 8/10/2005 Michael
wrote in from
United Kingdom
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Took Monday off completely to rest, went running Tuesday Morning in perfect sunshine, beautiful.
The course Tuesday evening was a wide easish one, nice to ease back. BUT my ankles are killing me. They are just burning. Any ideas what exercise I should do? I cant see myself swimming, and gyms cost money. All ideas welcome.
Good to see PAul Price healing, a wee bit scabby but moving well.
Only had a half of Leffe and a coke, so not too bad on the drink front.
See you Thursday.
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CP Sunday
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On 8/8/2005 Michael
wrote in from
United Kingdom
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A great swooping cone fest of a course, long, so tiring. Got to CP to see Frank, Phil Burgoyne and Jim sweeping the paths, I think I did just enough to join in.
I felt very tired and the sun was great so a good chance to snooze.
Paul Price took an awful tumble at the finsih line, shorts and elbow need sorting. Luckilly he was padded up. get well soon, hope the Rampone concert was good.
Didnt go to Pub afterwards so no negative food points.
Off for a run today, and Hyde Park tommoorow.
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