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Other sporting activity

RoseR — GMT

Hi while we are all pining for the slopes and getting severe withdrawal symptoms, just wondering what other sporting or non sporting activities do we all get up to in the summer months?....Discuss :lol:

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Admin — GMT

My 18-month-old ensures I get plenty of practice at the 3 metre sprint at the moment. The "Stop-the-toddler Triathlon" also includes the Stair-gate Hurdle and Catch-the-crockery... does that count? :lol: Otherwise, a skier's edge for the legs, tennis and Karting when I can (anyone here visit Buckmore Park?). Only five months until the snows come again! 8)

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RoseR — GMT

Oh I remember the "stop the toddler triathlon" although many years ago. We generally surf, In fact we were surfing before we were ski-ing. Living by the sea its quite convenient, although we do head to Cornwall in the summer. Still have a love of tennis although I dont play so much, having a son who is a professional tennis coach, Wimbledon tickets seem never to be a problem.

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Tony_H — GMT

I used to play a lot of tennis, so will probably manage a bit of that. A bit of walking to and from the pub, and sitting in the beer garden might be a popular one, and then sitting by the pool for 2 weeks for sure. Other than that, roll on winter.

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Mike from NS — GMT

Ice skating is my once a week (at least) all year round "exercise". Not a hockey game, but just going around in circles with the lucky retired people for a couple of hours. Roller blading is supposed to be a good cross training exercise for skiing (or so I've read) but the areas suited to this are usually too hilly or the ground is too rough. Must give it a more dedicated try this summer. I really don't want to break anything in order to get in better shape for the winter. :shock: Mike :wink:

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ellistine — GMT

Last summer I skied once or twice a week, every week at the local dry slope. This year I've not been any where near the place - except for the odd chat. This summer on the other hand shall be mostly spent on our new sailing boat. I'm expecting a great tan this year - from the neck up.

Admin wrote:

Otherwise, a skier's edge for the legs

Blimey, that is keen :shock:

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Rossfra8 — GMT

My liver needs training for the cold winter season-naturally! Also golf goes down well! Hopefully another round at Loch Lomond will come my way 8)

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chaletslovakia — GMT

Biking, walking, camping, boating, climbing, sitting, staring, sleeping.... It doesn't matter in the summer.... it's warm...

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babyshambles — GMT

Cycling events and windsurfing help me stop pinng for the snow, but yes admin, only 5 months till the snow, woohoo :D

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BFA — GMT

I hunt Ewoks :) Hiya Rose , fancy seeing you here ,Get the kettle on :D

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SkiGirl — GMT

Walking the dogs, walking the dogs and walking the dogs (4 of). Oh, I also have horse riding lessons twice a week and go to an aerobics class twice a week. All of these are year-round though. Sometimes I make half-assed attempts at riding my bicycle and jogging (aka shuffling) :)

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Dave Mac — GMT

Tennis 5 X a week. Building projects on both of my sons' houses. Alpine walking, (Niederau in July) Scottish hill walking, Braemar in June Some mountain biking Walking and training our guide dog puppy~new pup every year, just get them to perfection, and you have to hand them over. Water colour painting Bird watching Thinking about skiing~technique, where to go.

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tino_11 — GMT

Squash 2x/week Cycling - whenever possible Hard drinking - most evenings :)

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Hirsty — GMT

I am a bit of a fan of running - 10k, 1/2, and marathons are my favourites. I have also started gym work to get myself a bit stronger (I really felt it on th icier days this year) Also, I teach Kempo.

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AJ — GMT

Walking the dog,But he`s getting on a bit now and is getting slow.Suppose i had better blow the cobwebs off the bike and get my ass in gear and my daughter wants to go horse riding,So i might start again. AJ Adele

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RoseR — GMT

Just in case any-one thinks my Husband has flipped re previous Star wars pic "I hunt ewoks". He really does do this, he is part of a charity group , Dorset Troupers and does kids party,s, corporate events carnivals etc raising money for Gt Ormonds St hosp. He makes all the helmets and armour in our garage, at times it looks like we have a small army in there. That photo was at the weekend in Milton Keynes doing a big 4 day charity event. Well it takes his mind off pining for snow.

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Tony_H — GMT

He should ski in that gear

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Trencher — GMT

Tony_H wrote:

He should ski in that gear

That's what I was thinking. Make a great fancy dress for closing day at many resorts. Trencher

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caron-a — GMT

ordinarily I'd be going to xscape at mk as much as possible but not this year! So, once I can it'll be back to ashtanga yoga 3-4 times a week, gym work and cycling. weather and knee permitting there'll also be ball games at the local pub with a glass of rose in my hand and the rest of the bottle in a cooler 8)

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BFA — GMT

Tony_H wrote:

He should ski in that gear

Ski !! I can hardly walk :lol:

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RoseR — GMT

Having aquired a long awaited allotment last night I guess my summer will be spent digging and clearing getting ready for next years veg. At least I will be keeping fit, probably wont be able to move and will have done untold damage to my back. :lol:

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IceGhost — GMT

Admin wrote:

My 18-month-old ensures I get plenty of practice at the 3 metre sprint at the moment. The "Stop-the-toddler Triathlon" also includes the Stair-gate Hurdle and Catch-the-crockery... does that count? :lol: Otherwise, a skier's edge for the legs, tennis and Karting when I can (anyone here visit Buckmore Park?). Only five months until the snows come again! 8)

It sure does, being an Au pair for only 5 short days makes me ask How do you guys do the "parent" thing!!!! :shock: I take my bones and screws out for a ride on my bike to get my butt/knees ready for another season of skiing. IceGhost also likes long walks on the beach and walks in the neighborhood parks :wink: I also attend a lot of concerts in the summer. Time in a mosh pit gets me ready to defend myself while standing in line waiting for the ski lift :lol:

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RoseR — GMT

RoseR wrote:

Having aquired a long awaited allotment last night I guess my summer will be spent digging and clearing getting ready for next years veg. At least I will be keeping fit, probably wont be able to move and will have done untold damage to my back. :lol:

Have just taken charge of said allotment, Oh my god, its only the biggest plot on the site and the only one nothing has been done for a year. It will kill me but I,ll give it a try, see what we can do with it. :thumbup:

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AJ — GMT

RoseR wrote:

RoseR wrote:

Having aquired a long awaited allotment last night I guess my summer will be spent digging and clearing getting ready for next years veg. At least I will be keeping fit, probably wont be able to move and will have done untold damage to my back. :lol:
Have just taken charge of said allotment, Oh my god, its only the biggest plot on the site and the only one nothing has been done for a year. It will kill me but I,ll give it a try, see what we can do with it. :thumbup:

RoseR, May i suggest the next time we have a sunny wkend you stoke up the BBQ and chill some beers and invite your friends round with their spades. As the saying goes more hands make light work. 8) AJ Adele

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RoseR — GMT

We thought of that but some-how all our friends seem to be busy.....funny that. I,m all for hiring a digger always fancied a go on one :lol:

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AJ — GMT

RoseR wrote:

We thought of that but some-how all our friends seem to be busy.....funny that. I,m all for hiring a digger always fancied a go on one :lol:

Then what about any local youth groups like the scouts,A small donation to someone like them could be much cheaper than hiring a digger,Although i would be tempted to have a go on a digger. AJ Adele

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ellistine — GMT

RoseR wrote:

We thought of that but some-how all our friends seem to be busy.....funny that. I,m all for hiring a digger always fancied a go on one :lol:

Went to Diggerland once - had a great laugh digging holes and filling them back in again. I reckon a job as a JCB operator might be fun - although I reckon the novelty probably wears off.

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Gareth Fair — GMT

Nothing as I tore my Anterior Cruciate Ligament in my right Knee in St Anton in April.........Not fun at all :cry: The only thing I can do at the moment is golf. Anyone had this injury and can you ski properly now??? Enjoy the summer. Gar.

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Geoff Smith — GMT

Hi Gareth, I did the same in 1983. The knee was immobilised for six weeks. After nine weeks I was back on the squash courts and I have ski-ed every year since. Now that I am retired I am able to ski for two months each year. Fingers crossed- so far so good. Of course we are all different and I may just have been very lucky. Anyway good fortune with your recovery and future skiing. Geoff Smith

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RoseR — GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBLQh7rZsHs Oh no he is at it again

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caron-a — GMT

Gareth, I would agree with Geoff in that everyone's different. I've heard of a few people who can ski or do other sports without their acl. Unfortunately, it's not always the case. A lady in the knee physio class that I go to has been trying to avoid the op but, after 5 months of hard work, she has given in and decided that she has to have it if she ever wants to play netball or swim breaststroke to the best of her ability again!

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ellistine — GMT

RoseR wrote:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBLQh7rZsHs Oh no he is at it again

Brilliant!

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Trencher — GMT

caron-a wrote:

Gareth, I would agree with Geoff in that everyone's different. I've heard of a few people who can ski or do other sports without their acl. Unfortunately, it's not always the case. A lady in the knee physio class that I go to has been trying to avoid the op but, after 5 months of hard work, she has given in and decided that she has to have it if she ever wants to play netball or swim breaststroke to the best of her ability again!

Someone I ski with has no acl. Despite being super fit and running marathons, it does affect her skiing. when properly angulating there is a lot twisting force on the knee. From what I can see, strength and determination may not be enough to feel comfortable in that position. Trencher

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RoseR — GMT

ellistine wrote:

RoseR wrote:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBLQh7rZsHs Oh no he is at it again
Brilliant!

By the way the ewok is not me : :!:

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IceGhost — GMT

I've just joined an all chick hockey team! Tis fun, but I like doing "hockey stops" on my skis rather then skate; I've also began (trying to) jog and or run as well as bike like a madman. :mrgreen: I'm also trying to find a job at a local ski shop.

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IceGhost — GMT

Get better Gar!