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So I really didn’t get to watch a lot of the olympics, while walking through Costco last night we stopped a t a television that was playing the spotlights of the Olympics and they showed the new marathon record. I was so amazed I couldn’t stop talking about it for hours after leaving Costco. Two hours, six minute, thirty-two seconds. Absolutely insane! That’s 4 minutes 49 seconds a mile! My God that’s just insane to me. This is from another blog -

Olympics: Wanjiru wins marathon gold in new Olympic Record
August 24, 2008 — Joe English

BEIJING -Sammy Wanjiru did what he does best: he ran a scorching pace from wire to wire, setting a new Olympic Record, as he won the Olympic Marathon in Beijing.

Wanjiru’s time of 2:06:32 broke the Olympic Record by almost three minutes. The time was that much more impressive with heat that topped out at 86 degrees and high humidity. The previous record of 2:09.21, owned by Portugal’s Carlos Lopes, had stood since 1984.

In winning the race, the young Kenyan half-marathon world record holder proved that he is a champion that is going to be with us for a long time.

“It feels good to make history for Kenya and win the gold,” Wanjiru said after the race. He pulled away from Moroccan contender Jaouad Gharib with 15 minutes remaining, and entered the National Stadium unchallenged and to a standing ovation.

The jubiliant Kenyan raised his arms in triumph, and, with the crowd cheering him on, proceeded to sprint around the track and break the tape in record time.

“I had to push the pace to tire the other runners,” Wanjiru said. “I had to push the pace because my body gets tired in the heat when I slow down.”

Wanjiru won the Olympic Marathon in only his third race at the full marathon distance. His debut came just last December when he won the Fukoka Marathon in Japan. His second race came last April where he finished third at the London Marathon in one of the fastest fields ever in a marathon.

The 21-year old Kenyan set the half-marathon record twice last year prior to jumping up to the full marathon distance.

Martin Lel of Kenya set a brisk pace over the initial 15 kilometres of the marathon, covering the distance in 44:36. Lel has run the fastest time this year in winning the London Marathon in 2:05.15.

Reigning world champion Luke Kibet, Lel’s and Wanjiru’s teammate and a late replacement for injured Robert Cheruiyot, stuck with the chase group before being forced off the course with stomach cramps at 1:25.46.

Lel began to slow by the halfway mark and relinquished the lead to Wanjiru and Merga, who ran side-by-side with Gharib trailing by 0.04 seconds.

Wanjiru pulled ahead of Merga by two strides at the 1:45.00 mark, with Gharib trailing by 0.01 and Eritrea’s Yonas Kifle lurking just 1.28 back.

Wanjiru ran alone in the final miles and then into the Bird’s Nest where 91,000 fans cheered his arrival.

This was suprisingly only the first Olympic gold in the marathon for Kenya — a nation defined in the sports world by its excellence in distance running.

“In Kenya, we have many medals,” said Wanjiru. “But I’m glad I have this one.”

Gharib, a two-time world champion, took the silver medal in 2:07.16, and Tsegay Kebede streaked past a spent Deriba Merga, his elder Ethiopian teammate, with 200 metres left to claim the bronze in 2:10.00.

Americans Dathan Reitzenhein and Ryan Hall finished ninth and tenth respectively in the packed field of the world’s best marathon runners.

World record holder Haille Gebrselassie did not compete in the marathon in Beijing due to concerns over air quality. He opted to run the 10,000M instead, finishing sixth.

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Edit: Corrected a couple numbers there after Joe English commented nearly as quickly as this guy ran.

At what point does one think it’s a good idea to get shot in the mouth with a paintball?

This is exactly why some people just shouldn’t reproduce.

Who doesn’t want one of these?

Here’s the set list from the show.

1. 15 Step (In Rainbows)
2. There, There (Hail to the Thief)
3. Morning Bell (Kid A)
4. All I Need (In Rainbows)
5. Pyramid Song (Amnesiac)
6. Nude (In Rainbows)
7. Weird Fishes/Arpeggi (In Rainbows)
8. The Gloaming (Hail to the Thief)
9. The National Anthem (Kid A)
10. A Wolf at the Door (Hail to the Thief)
11. Faust Arp (In Rainbows)
12. Exit Music (for a Film) (OK Computer)
13. Jigsaw Falling Into Place (In Rainbows)
14. Idioteque (Kid A)
15. Climbing Up the Walls (OK Computer)
16. Bodysnatchers (In Rainbows)
17. How to Disappear Completely (Kid A)

18. Videotape
19. Paranoid Android (OK Computer)
20. Dollars & Cents (Amnesiac)
21. Street Spirit (the Bends)
22. Reckoner (In Rainbows)

23. House of Cards (In Rainbows)
24. Lucky (OK Computer)
25. Everything In Its Right Place (Kid A)

So we went to Radiohead last night at the Hollywood Bowl – it was amazing. Most definitely the best concert I have ever been to. Parking prices were a little ridiculous but I guess that’s expected from Hollywood. A band called the Liars opened for them – a little loud and obnoxious for my taste. Sounded like they wanted to be some grungy 80′s punk band so bad but it just wasn’t working for them.

I do have to mention the incredible chicken wings we ate before going to the show – I was bragging to Adam right now, he’s so jealous. They were absolutely incredible though, it was like sex in my mouth. The only downside is that I didn’t bring any for lunch today.

We got in some great chug time in the bathrooms before entering the Bowl seeing they don’t allow glass bottles – what a bunch of suckers. Overall the show was great, wouldn’t expect anything any different Nohemi and I were a little disappointed they didn’t play too many old songs from OK Computer or Kid A. I only had my camera phone for pictures and the lights were so incredibly bright on the stage everything just blurred. It’s definitely something that has to be experienced in person. Not to mention who else has a recycled polyester t-shirt? Well we do suckas!

After the show they were handing out the standard propaganda and this caught my eye

Some sweet artists playing at that next month.

So my baby y yo are totally going to Radiohead on Sunday. I’ve missed that last 2 chances to see them so it’s awesome we’re gonna get to see them. We waited in line for tickets hours before they went on sale and luckily enough we grabbed a pair.

A little clip from Wikipedia for the less familiar,

“Radiohead are a Grammy Award-winning English alternative rock band from Oxfordshire. The band is composed of Thom Yorke (lead vocals, rhythm guitar, piano, electronics), Jonny Greenwood (lead guitar, other instruments), Ed O’Brien (guitar, backing vocals), Colin Greenwood (bass guitar, synthesisers) and Phil Selway (drums, percussion). Since 1993, Radiohead have released seven studio albums. Their first six albums had sold over 25 million copies as of 2007.[1]

Radiohead released their first single, “Creep”, in 1992. Their debut album, Pablo Honey, followed in 1993. “Creep” was initially unsuccessful, but the song became a worldwide hit when reissued a year later, and the band were almost branded as one-hit wonders. Radiohead’s popularity in the United Kingdom increased with the release of their second album, The Bends (1995). The band’s textured guitar atmospheres and Yorke’s falsetto singing were warmly received by critics and fans. Radiohead’s third album, OK Computer (1997), propelled the band to greater fame worldwide. Featuring an expansive sound and themes of alienation from the modern world, OK Computer has often been acclaimed as a landmark record of the 1990s and one of the greatest albums of all time.

The release of Kid A (2000) and Amnesiac (2001) saw Radiohead reach the peak of their popularity, although the albums divided critical opinion. This period marked a change in Radiohead’s musical style, with their incorporation of avant-garde electronic music, Krautrock and jazz influences. Hail to the Thief (2003), which mixed guitar-driven rock with electronics and contemporary lyrics, was the band’s final album for their record label, EMI. Radiohead’s seventh album, In Rainbows (2007), was first released independently as a digital download for which customers selected their own price, later meeting with critical and chart success. In June 2008, EMI issued Radiohead: The Best Of, a compilation which was unsanctioned by the band themselves and comprised of tracks from Radiohead’s time with EMI from 1992 to 2005.” more… .. .

A classic that apparently won’t be heard on Sunday, Creep.

and a personal favorite, Karma Police.

Originally seen on another blog this was amazing -

Some impressive scootering

Kite surfing sounds incredible, in the middle of a hurricane? Probably not the best idea.



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