Dara just one the national title in the 100M Freestyle in 54.4 at the ripe old age of 40. Simply Incredible. :applaud: :woot:
If that's not inspiring I don't know what is.
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You know for the past few days I've been reading the silly banter of doubting minds and it appears conclusive that many people prefer to be confused rather than living with crystal clarity. For example, I saw Dara swim fastest at 41.
I suppose it is easier to doubt, that would make Dara's accomplishements more tolerable, or even easier to relate to, something that might one day be possible for everyone... Never! Even if people drank a gallon of PED's every day, I DOUBT anyone could repeat Dara's accomplishments. Why? Because Dara has a gift, she is the greatest female sprint swimmer of all time.
Nice baiting! Er, are you? I'm not sure irony is your thing.
I'm not confused, doubt anyone else is either. I'm crystal clear that the situation is somewhat surprising and/or ambiguous. You must have flunked existentialism.
Fort, HC is toying with me...wants me to post really...
Not only is it obvious that Paul has had too much coffee...but also painfully clear that the man just has too much time on his hands. If he spent as much time in the pool than he does on the forum, he would (maybe) be able to beat Dara in the 50.
OMG!
OWNED!!
Now that's funny! Mrs Stud would likely shoot me down too, except, called me "friggin Mark Spitz" because I got into a rant about her messing up my swim schedule for a meal out or something!
Let's review:
Dara has been accused of the following....
Doping in the 2000 Trials/Olympics.
Doping in the 2008 Trials/Olympics.
Not actually being very good when she was young.
Being a cheater.
Being a liar.
Being a golddigger.
Not being humble enough.
Having abs that are too big.
Being a bad role model.
Being a bad mother.
Being a bad wife.
Then came the post accusing USMS of being a Liberal conspiracy that was trying to squash conservative opinions.
And with that one post, this thread officially moved from being merely a pathetic spectacle to one of pure comedy gold!
Bwahahahahaha!! Pure. Comedy. Gold!
Keep it up guys...this is awesome.:wine:
How about changing that line from 'giving up thier career' to 'changing career tracks'. The only thing someone 'gives up' when deciding to become a full time caregiver, is a paycheck. Plus let's ditch the 'stay at home' portion here, my wife is almost never home between swimming practice, soccer practice, doctor's appointment, music lessons, after school activities, etc.
Y'know Paul, you ought to get your wife out doing some mowing and painting and swimming 5 nights a week then she'd be equal to a SAHD, like me! Oh I PT as a lifeguard too!
;) :p
I come from the Dr. Laura school-of- thought. I don't think she is in the dark ages, but she scolds women about not focusing enough on their families.
I wonder if Dr Laura is spending enough time with her kids instead of telling the rest of us how to behave!:oldman:
Dara is, hands down, the best speaker among our elite Olympians.
Yes, but has she stayed at Bill V's Olympian Guestroom? This is the test of a true Olmpian!!
:D
And get married right out of college?!?! I've told my youngest it's illegal to get married before 30.
What are you, the matrimony police?
Yikes I got married at 21 and before college. Then again I do everything backwards! ;)
It is a tough time for Dara. Ten years ago, before BALCO and the increased publicity surrounding doping in the Tour, we would have been more accepting. Another thing that hurts Dara is Dara. She is living an unconventional lifestyle for a 41 year old mother, is drawing attention to that fact, and is proud of it. If she was low-profile, got married right out of college, was still married to the same person, and had a couple of pre-teen or teenage kids, I think we might be quicker to embrace her. This is what society expects of a 41 year old woman.
here here and take away the right to vote while we're at it! Dammit if it wasn't for equality, I'd not have to compete with women for jobs that are men's work!
Man this is a great post Elise, I know what you're saying but if I said it seriously I'd get lynched.
It's a bit like the woman walking into the locker rooms at my Y "looking" for her son. I understand, but if I did it in the women's room, I'd be on the S.O.R. quicker than Dara Torres can race 50m Free!
