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And getting them from a drink is bollocks.

 

Might not be cool, but its the only way to get the amount you need. Cyclists take in 4500 calories a day from energy drinks alone in a grand tour.

Posted

There's a scruffy hippy type had his photo taken next to it.

 

What an odd photo, just the top of his head is in the sun making his hair look brilliant white. Classic.

Posted (edited)

Is Wimbledon not a masters?

 

no

 

there are 9 'masters series' events

 

most in the us

 

wimbledon, us, french and oz are known as majors

 

just checked and only 3 in the US, 1 in canada

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no

 

there are 9 'masters series' events

 

most in the us

 

wimbledon, us, french and oz are known as majors

 

I knew it was fairly high up in importance of tennis contests.

Posted

Singing the anthem, surely Boltyangaroo will no longer want him locked in a tower?

 

princess anne might do him for treason now

 

could i say he massacred federer or is that too much :blush:

Posted

And getting them from a drink is bollocks.

 

Go on then I will bite as well

 

I take it you watched the panorama programme last week about sports drinks etc

 

I have never seen such a bigger pile of rubbish in all my life

 

Energy drinks have carbs in them (roughly 2 slices of breads worth). Although you can get carbs from a normal balanced diet a sandwich half way round a marathon is not very convenient. A sports drink is

 

I did a half marathon on water only and ran out of gas, did a full one with sports drinks and managed much better.

Posted (edited)

through to semi!!!

 

It's best of 3.

 

Total 2 horse race- all we're watching at the moment is the race for bronze, then it's Kenny Vs Bauge in the final.

 

Bauge was 3-1 on favourite last week, but Kenny fucking killed the flying lap and is now favourite. Needs to win or clueless tossers will start bleating about Sir Chris.

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Go on then I will bite as well

 

I take it you watched the panorama programme last week about sports drinks etc

 

I have never seen such a bigger pile of rubbish in all my life

 

Energy drinks have carbs in them (roughly 2 slices of breads worth). Although you can get carbs from a normal balanced diet a sandwich half way round a marathon is not very convenient. A sports drink is

 

I did a half marathon on water only and ran out of gas, did a full one with sports drinks and managed much better.

 

Yeah in marathons or other endurance stuff they're useful when you need energy.

 

People trying to lose weight should avoid them certainly

Posted (edited)

It's best of 3.

 

Total 2 horse race- all we're watching at the moment is the race for bronze, then it's Kenny Vs Bauge in the final.

 

Bauge was 3-1 on favourite last week, but Kenny fucking killed the flying lap and is now favourite. Needs to win or clueless tossers will start bleating about Sir Chris.

 

yeah noticed the best of three after i posted, didnt know

Edited by maje
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It's best of 3.

 

Total 2 horse race- all we're watching at the moment is the race for bronze, then it's Kenny Vs Bauge in the final.

 

Bauge was 3-1 on favourite last week, but Kenny fucking killed the flying lap and is now favourite. Needs to win or clueless tossers will start bleating about Sir Chris.

 

Jason Kenny doesnt half seem under-rated. he justs quietly does his stuff, and fairplay to him for that

 

like I said the other day, he's got gold in 2 olympics and he's only 24!

Posted (edited)

If Murray wins this mixed doubles and does well in the US open, will he get sportsman of the year, or will Wiggins? ennis?

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Go on then I will bite as well

 

I take it you watched the panorama programme last week about sports drinks etc

 

I have never seen such a bigger pile of rubbish in all my life

 

Energy drinks have carbs in them (roughly 2 slices of breads worth). Although you can get carbs from a normal balanced diet a sandwich half way round a marathon is not very convenient. A sports drink is

 

I did a half marathon on water only and ran out of gas, did a full one with sports drinks and managed much better.

 

But wouldn't any sugary drink, provided it isn't fizzy, do the same job?

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