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    CXXC replied to the thread Running-thread.
    Just been reading how Laura Muir's former coach was banned for malpractice it seems to was 'rather domineering' I had forgotten just how...
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    CXXC replied to the thread Race Thread.
    My guess is that the course would require to have the min course width of 3m at high tide , then tide times would not be an issue.
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    CXXC replied to the thread Race Thread.
    Great to see national colours out however field appeared rather small? Tricky course saw various errors with van der Heijden holding it...
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    CXXC replied to the thread The "I'm not watching it" thread.
    I refuse to watch my least favourite riders win! it's gonna be a tough year in Women's CX if Lucinda Brand continues to dominate...
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    CXXC replied to the thread Running-thread.
    I too loved Allyson Felix, what a competitor yet always gracious a true role model. I still have affection for Marion Jones despite some...
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    CXXC replied to the thread The "I'm not watching it" thread.
    I prefer not to watch any pre/post race/match chat . If I mistime race start and find myself confronted by The Breakaway I am likely to...
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    CXXC replied to the thread Running-thread.
    You're kind, my knees are fortunately strong I have jogged/run every day this year, mostly between 5 to 10km,once 31km which took some...
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    CXXC replied to the thread Running-thread.
    Thank You once more and look after your knees! No we don't have holiday runs here in the UK however what is becoming increasingly...
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    CXXC replied to the thread The Real Football Thread.
    Anyone watch Van de Ven's goal last night for Spurs in Champions League? Van de Van broke from defence and romped through most of the...
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    CXXC replied to the thread Running-thread.
    Thank You , here in UK we don't recognise Thanksgiving! As to running my knees may complain a little afterwards but life is short, I...
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    CXXC replied to the thread Running-thread.
    Along with CX I really enjoy XC running , the sport and for personal activity. No nonsense like Strava or timing for myself , running...
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    CXXC replied to the thread Race Thread.
    It has been mentioned upthread , I don't think she is in a good place mentally . I have seen recent races where van Empel appears to be...
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    HTC Highroad that Bastion of Fair Player. More stage wins than fast Eddy, Cav I salute your whiter than white clean shorts .
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    CXXC replied to the thread Race Thread.
    I liked the Lokeren circuit,fast but still technical . Interesting that the pits were slower - to myself that's how it should be...
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    CXXC replied to the thread Origins of Cyclo-Cross.
    View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9_Fs1QtsOY&t=294s One of the most interesting/funny old cyclocross videos I have ever seen ...