tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post3765496550033374966..comments2024-01-24T05:13:06.164-08:00Comments on Not Your Usual Suspects: The Chase for Glory: Sports and InspirationSusanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11286314155783213006noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-55695203128694784072012-07-19T06:59:54.435-07:002012-07-19T06:59:54.435-07:00Poor Wendy. I'm teaching her to follow the Buc...Poor Wendy. I'm teaching her to follow the Buccaneers...that's not exactly a good example of American Football. :)Maureen A. Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16432964748852427405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-2430228580480910772012-07-19T06:56:05.796-07:002012-07-19T06:56:05.796-07:00I'm a sport junkie, too, Carol. I'm even g...I'm a sport junkie, too, Carol. I'm even getting the hang of American football but I'm afraid baseball defeats me.Wendy Solimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05769040606499192321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-9209802525886642122012-07-19T03:18:19.748-07:002012-07-19T03:18:19.748-07:00It's hard to pick a favorite since I enjoy all...It's hard to pick a favorite since I enjoy all kinds of sport. Anything that New Zealand is competing in works for me.Shelley Munrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03090469550227550713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-71969418414789156892012-07-18T18:53:56.497-07:002012-07-18T18:53:56.497-07:00Marcelle, I had to google Clara but the moment I s...Marcelle, I had to google Clara but the moment I saw her photo, I recognized her. An amazing athlete, competing in both the Summer and Winter Olympics.Carol Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00321447534996724331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-13662296098648542132012-07-18T15:16:22.001-07:002012-07-18T15:16:22.001-07:00Oh, Carol -- I am *so* not sporty. However, I admi...Oh, Carol -- I am *so* not sporty. However, I admit to being inspired by Clara Hughes, an Olympic medalist in speed skating AND cycling. She rocks!Marcelle Dubéhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18164965676254630066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-64700713183641668272012-07-18T10:06:23.648-07:002012-07-18T10:06:23.648-07:00Jean, hee! But I hope the killer's sporting ch...Jean, hee! But I hope the killer's sporting chance is all for naught.Carol Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00321447534996724331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-41477123446609455072012-07-18T10:06:18.091-07:002012-07-18T10:06:18.091-07:00I think Maureen is going through some serious NFL ...I think Maureen is going through some serious NFL withdrawals. LOL I've become more of a fan of football since my husband started a family fantasy football league. That's been lots of fun.<br /><br />I grew up watching basketball. At 6'2", I never played, though my dad always wished I had. I'm just not the competitive type - at least not when it comes to teammates depending on me - too much pressure! Swimming is more my speed.<br /><br />As for Olympics, my favorite summer sports are gymnastics and swimming. There was a female swimmer four years ago (can't remember her name) who was near forty, had given birth to her first child within the past couple years, and was so muscular and fit that she truly inspired me.Anne Marie Beckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17603878676306179018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-70229982549107479472012-07-18T10:05:16.810-07:002012-07-18T10:05:16.810-07:00Toni, that was a great hockey game. :)Toni, that was a great hockey game. :)Carol Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00321447534996724331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-35374318433527612502012-07-18T10:04:30.583-07:002012-07-18T10:04:30.583-07:00Basia, gymnastics is my fav too. I can appreciate ...Basia, gymnastics is my fav too. I can appreciate the sprints simply because of my personal inertia. By the time I even take one step the race would be over for those athletes. :)Carol Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00321447534996724331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-76666531881289953612012-07-18T10:02:59.386-07:002012-07-18T10:02:59.386-07:00JB, the Opening is about the only chance you get t...JB, the Opening is about the only chance you get to see most of the competitors. We're having a party to watch the ceremony this year.Carol Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00321447534996724331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-7651302955961019662012-07-18T10:01:52.664-07:002012-07-18T10:01:52.664-07:00Maureen, man, what a game that was. I actually don...Maureen, man, what a game that was. I actually don't remember sitting all that much. I was on my feet screaming.Carol Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00321447534996724331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-27985685657586402742012-07-18T10:00:52.153-07:002012-07-18T10:00:52.153-07:00Clare, commiserations on the traffic nightmare ove...Clare, commiserations on the traffic nightmare over the next few weeks. I hope you all can relax and enjoy it a bit. London is the only city to have host the Olympics 3 times.Carol Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00321447534996724331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-49010713066720063432012-07-18T06:49:34.959-07:002012-07-18T06:49:34.959-07:00To all you sports junkies, happy watching for the ...To all you sports junkies, happy watching for the next few weeks. I think I'm missing the I-love-sports gene, but thoroughly enoyed "the chase for glory, sports and inspiration" nonetheless. <br /><br />Also on the up side, I just figured out who the killer is in my WIP. And I'm giving him/her a sporting chance to get away scot free.<br /><br />Cheers and best to all at the Olympics and the up-coming Nationals.Jean Harringtonhttp://www.jeanharrington.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-14754672543583027062012-07-18T06:17:45.420-07:002012-07-18T06:17:45.420-07:00I love the Olympics and hope I see some over on th...I love the Olympics and hope I see some over on the west coast.<br /><br />My fav memories are Daley Thompson winning the decathlon 1980 and 1984. Last winter games was the hockey when Canada pinched it from USA. <br /><br />Gosh--Olga Corbett (sp?), Steve Ovette and Seb Coe. And the rowing :) Good times!Toni Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08348843511453338339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-12457804899078290572012-07-18T05:59:13.655-07:002012-07-18T05:59:13.655-07:00Favourites?
Gymnastics. Then also diving and stuff...Favourites?<br />Gymnastics. Then also diving and stuff like that. Things that take more time and training and grace, and only get a tenth of the glory of the people who run in a straight line for ten seconds!Basia Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13640140208460248550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-85477043952145761362012-07-18T05:44:58.593-07:002012-07-18T05:44:58.593-07:00My favorite part of the Olympics is actually the O...My favorite part of the Olympics is actually the Opening Ceremonies....you can practically feel the pride, hope excitement of everyone thereJB Lynnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-39100514103143116482012-07-18T05:44:45.846-07:002012-07-18T05:44:45.846-07:00Yeay marching band clarinet players!!! I pretty m...Yeay marching band clarinet players!!! I pretty much eat, live and breathe football. It's off-season and I'm watching the NFL Network (help me!)<br /><br />I remember sitting on the living room floor with my Dad watching the US Hockey team beat Russia. We had to sit on the floor because the couch was simply too far away from the action. :)Maureen A. Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16432964748852427405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-13746626013771071382012-07-18T05:29:07.043-07:002012-07-18T05:29:07.043-07:00Well, I think I may be one of the few London resid...Well, I think I may be one of the few London residents who's looking forward to the Olympics :) though I'll be watching it on the TV rather than battling through Central London traffic, so maybe that's why.<br /><br />My favourites? I LOVE the gymnastics, the diving, the swimming and the track relays. I've never been sporty myself, but I think it's an event that gives everyone a chance to join in regardless. And it's very exciting it's in my home country this year!Clare Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09392142798976142547noreply@blogger.com