t-and-f: Irish Team for Edmonton

2001-07-23 Thread Mike Casey
The Irish team to compete in next month’s World Athletics Championships was confirmed this afternoon. The 19 strong squad will travel to Edmonton where the world’s elite will compete from August 3rd - 12th. The squad is due to leave Dublin for Canada this Sunday and will include David Nolan and

RE: t-and-f: Howard and Clark

2001-05-18 Thread Mike Casey
Hi DGS, I didn't start any gossip thread, I responded to emails that were pretty much saying "poor guys that got caught". Well I still think that it was pretty unprofessional of them and that they should have either taken the medicines that are allowed or else do like we all did when we

RE: t-and-f: supplements, diet and soil

2001-04-10 Thread Mike Casey
Well said michael, A few added points, even the fish oil can be got naturally by eating Mackerel, herring or other "oily" fish. Potassium can be got in abundance in your diet if you choose the right foods. My experience is that if some thought is put into your diet you can have all the

RE: t-and-f: Racewalking MumboJumbo

2001-01-20 Thread Mike Casey
--Original Message- From: Ryan Grote [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: 19 January 2001 17:50 To: Mike Casey; Alexander, Sam [OCDUS non JJ]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: t-and-f: Racewalking MumboJumbo No wrong. World Class Racewalker does what for 5k? 17-18 mins?? For a MAN. Tak

RE: t-and-f: Embarrassment, etc.

2000-10-27 Thread Mike Casey
Hi, Am I missing something?? Youre suggesting that the age limit of world juniors be changed to suit American athletes??? I agree that it was a pity that more of the abundent brilliant US talent didnt compete, but surely to change a system just to accommodate one nation seems totally

RE: t-and-f: Embarassment

2000-10-25 Thread Mike Casey
Not so in Ireland either, Gaelic Football, Hurling, Soccer, Basketball in that order. Athletics comes some way down the list. Mike Casey -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Randall Northam Sent: 25 October 2000 04:23 To: posting Subject: t

RE: t-and-f: Date: Mon, 16 Oct 2000 10:52:52 -0400

2000-10-16 Thread Mike Casey
Yes it was John's first Marathon. Mike -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Mcewen, Brian T Sent: 16 October 2000 15:53 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: t-and-f: Date: Mon, 16 Oct 2000 10:52:52 -0400 John Treacy won the silver in the marathon

RE: t-and-f: Comment from list member

2000-10-06 Thread Mike Casey
I agree lets keep it civil Mike -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Adam G Beaver Sent: 06 October 2000 11:08 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: t-and-f: Comment from list member Mr Rohl and fellow listmembers, Though I have great sympathy

RE: t-and-f: Capel's start

2000-10-03 Thread Mike Casey
You said: I think the starter should've called the race up just to settle everyone down. Thing is everyone didn't need settling down . As far as I know noone was unsettled except Capel. Mike

t-and-f: RE: Capel's start, Korzeniowski's walk

2000-10-02 Thread Mike Casey
Again I agree that he could have appealed... .I just don't see what the fuss is about It was his own fault he messed up and the starter didn't help him. Also if he didn't transgress (move in the blocks) what would his appeal be.

RE: t-and-f: Capel's start

2000-10-02 Thread Mike Casey
Here Here. Mike -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 02 October 2000 04:22 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: t-and-f: Capel's start Problem, Capel flinched, which does not constitute a false start.

RE: t-and-f: The Walks

2000-09-29 Thread Mike Casey
Matt, Walkers compete to an older age than other athletes because there is LESS mechanical damage than in running. I know of one or two walkers who have had knee problems later in life but speaking to an orthopaedic surgeon who dealt with the people involved he said it wasn't due to the walking.

t-and-f: Walking and Whispering.

2000-09-26 Thread Mike Casey
I agreewalking IS like trying to whisper loudly As [EMAIL PROTECTED] said Whats the point??? Surely all the swimming strokes bar the freestyle fall into the same category..breaststroke or swimming backwards just isnt the quickest way to get from A to B. Like wise whats the point of

RE: t-and-f: little tidbit on Kenyan training

2000-09-21 Thread Mike Casey
I don't understand the incredulity of folks about people living far from schools. My primary school was 1 1/2 miles from me, many of my friends lived 3 to 4 miles from it. Most of us walked or biked there and back in the early 70's. I used to walk home for lunch and back again afterwards. My