NOVA Marathon Special (Read 1033 times)

did you recognize anyone you know in the starting line footage? I saw a few familiar faces.

LOL! I was actually looking to see if there are any greens in the crowd. I saw one of the Moulton twins in the elite men start. I was wishing I had an HD tv. It's like playing where's Waldo. Love it! I too was hoping that there would be more science in the episode. Without it, it's just another feel good show on the Oxygen network *ducks* That said, it was still pretty amazing watching them presevere. And I did feel good watching them cross the line.

I was a little disappointed, I think the website is actually better than the show itself. Well actually the show WAS good, but I wanted more. More Uta. More Coach M. More info on the testing. More of the runner's thoughts leading up to the race, and during. More on the NASTY weather that almost lead to cancellation. I guess I want a miniseries.

Complete and utter ditto. I really would have liked to see THIS as a reality show, instead of so much of the crap out there that is made reality TV. Wouldn't seeing a group of ordinary Joes training for a marathon make for a wonderful weekly series, even if each episode were only 30 minutes? Hmmm...we should pose this to the networks. I think a lot of folks would enjoy that and it would inspire people to get fit and attempt marathons themselves. k

I have to say I was pretty amazed at how quickly their VO2 max changed! I wanna do all those tests Glad I watched, but found myself shaking my head at times.

I might have recorded it. let me check tonight

I was just telling did last night that I'd love to undergo that testing. I'm guessing that the sports med/sports PT program at my alma mater would offer that. Anyone have any idea what that might cost? It does intrigue me. k

Since you have asthma/allergies, perhaps they would do you for free, K?!? Oops... that didn't come out quite right.

Since you have asthma/allergies, perhaps they would do you for free, K?!? Oops... that didn't come out quite right.

Oooh...like a test subject--that would be cool! I think you should run in honor of your cousin. did's cousin was born with very mild CP, most of the effects she grew out of. It's sad how terrible her health is (she's in her early 20s) because she doesn't care. She has had kidney problems because she drinks only soda...the only "meat" she eats is hot dogs...no veggies, lots of chips. Her skin is sort of yellow/gray. I want to shake this girl--she has been so lucky to be fully mobile...all of her health issues are wrought by her own poor lifestyle choices. Drives me nuts that she is squandering her life when others have more severe forms of CP and would love the chance to do the things that she COULD do if she weren't such a slouch. k

I've heard the VO2Max tests run a couple hundred bucks or so. IMO - the money is better spent on a Garmin.

Ooh, yikes...yeah, I don't need a test to tell me I'm not particularly efficient, I guess. k

Oooh...like a test subject--that would be cool! I think you should run in honor of your cousin. did's cousin was born with very mild CP, most of the effects she grew out of. It's sad how terrible her health is (she's in her early 20s) because she doesn't care. She has had kidney problems because she drinks only soda...the only "meat" she eats is hot dogs...no veggies, lots of chips. Her skin is sort of yellow/gray. I want to shake this girl--she has been so lucky to be fully mobile...all of her health issues are wrought by her own poor lifestyle choices. Drives me nuts that she is squandering her life when others have more severe forms of CP and would love the chance to do the things that she COULD do if she weren't such a slouch. k

Precisely what I meant... you could be a test subject. I will be running in her honor and, she will be my inspiration to finish, and finish well. Her name is Cassie.