Comments on: THE CURIOUS INDEX, 7/31/07

By: The Conscience of a Nation

The Conscience of a Nation — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 15:56:04 +0000

I am really enjoying the Jeff Galloway method, and am running further than I have been able to in thepast 13 years. I run a bit then walk a bit more, and if I finish the marathon in under 6:30, I’ll be fucking astonished.

Yeah, I’m going to be waxed by 98% of the other runners. So what? Training for this marathon has changed my whole lifestyle, literally, and is working muscles (both physical and mental) that I haven’t used since high school.

So forgive me if I’m a little less impressed by the 25 year old, 165-pound guys who think walk breaks are for pussies, who’ve been running 50 miles a week for five years, streaking past me than I am by the oldies and the fatties waddling in the back of the pack with me, defying weight, bad joints, jeers, and inertia to improve themselves.

By: Bearcrawls

Bearcrawls — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 14:45:40 +0000

Jeff Galloway is a pussy. He never spewed this run-walk b.s. when he was trying to win races himself. Now he does so just to sell books. If you were to pick one author on how to run better, it is Pete Pfitzinger. He’s got multiple degrees in exercise physiology and brings the science to the entire subject area. His “Advance Marathoning” is my running bible. Got me a PR and a ticket to Boston.

On the subject of my alma mater, Baylor, I will say it again, they should stick with whoever can make a decent showing, run a clean program, and get them to a bowl game once a decade. It ain’t easy being the Vandy of the Big 12. With the money they save on coaching buyouts, they might be able to make some noise in Basketball, where 1 or 2 hot recruits can help you make a splash in the Big Dance.

By: Raider Red

Raider Red — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 12:56:45 +0000

#14, right on…stopping to download software in the middle of a run ruins my mojo.

By: kleph

kleph — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 02:24:25 +0000

while i’ll quibble over his training plan, i must say, macker speaks the truth with the first rule of marathoning.

By: barbarian

barbarian — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 02:15:59 +0000

The Host was badass, especially when the American got eaten by the monster, with his Korean girlfriend screaming at the sight. Awesome. But, am I the only one who thinks that Gang-du looks like Chuck Klosterman.

By: FGD

FGD — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 01:56:23 +0000

The rumor on the Bowden situation is this. As ridiculous as this is I did not make this shit up…

A long long time ago Bobby nailed Anne’s sister. Rather than divorce Saint Bobby Anne stayed with him and has been telling him what to do since. He never wanted to prmote Jeff to OC, but Anne forced him to. Obviously she would not let him demote him either.

Again…could not make this up if I tried.

By: macker

macker — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 01:49:24 +0000

You don’t need a book. Send me 9.99 for the following info.

1) Run Daily (yes daily)

2) When you’ve started to run a lot every day, add another run 4-6 days a week.

3) Run 2 to 2.5 hours once a week once you’ve accomplished #2

4) If bored, throw in goofy workout of your choice.

First rule of marathon. He who logs a lot of miles will wax the gentleman with a dry-fit shirt and runner’s world subscription……or a Galloway book for that matter.

By: 'BoroHusker

'BoroHusker — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 20:07:16 +0000

Mizzou is being talked up this year because the Big 12 is eager to make things interesting.

Seriously, the media is fully aware of Pinkel’s inefficiency. Nebraska is ready to make some noise this year, exuding quiet confidence.

Approaching the Gaily Equilibrium….

By: jon

jon — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 18:55:14 +0000

#24, wikipedia suggests that there is already a sequel in the works in Korea, though with a different director. Vanilla Sky came out not that long after “Abre los ojos”

By: Devin McCullen

Devin McCullen — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 18:50:32 +0000

Korean cinema is awesome in so many ways. Somebody was speculating that the Joss Whedon mystery project might be a remake of The Host, although that seems a little quick to me.

By: sb

sb — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 18:17:33 +0000

Volume I, item 6… I fail to see how mama Bowden ensuring her ‘tard son was kept employed by a state institution on which her husband has a strangle-hold as anything other than standard and customary… absurd, yes, but that is reFSU.

And on the latest out of Tallawhackee…Blobby Bowden claims he intends to coach for the next ten years…I truly applaud his every move, as the longer he remains the more ineffectual his team becomes. Some things just come together so well they couldn’t have been planned.

By: John F

John F — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 18:13:37 +0000

Legend mode is FANTASTIC. Though it was sad when I got Rip Destroyer’s last game for Rutgers – a 5 TD affair against USC in a magical run to the BCS championship. A vital one considering Rutgers QBs still love throwing into coverage in 2010.

By: Orson Swindle

Orson Swindle — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 17:53:03 +0000

Aaron–certainly.

By: Aaron

Aaron — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 17:30:40 +0000

can we please see a return of the powerpoint team previews of last year? Those were some of the funniest things you’ve ever done.

By: Allahver Fist

Allahver Fist — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 17:19:41 +0000

Gang-Du wanstacoachasumRebbafootbar.