The most dangerous 8 seconds in sports

In an effort to expand out to other sports, and in an effort to put a music video on the blog so Emma will watch it, I recently watched an episode of ESPN's Outside the Lines that explored the danger of Bull Riding (The full video can be viewed here http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=espn:6628556)

Recently the danger of Bull Riding has come under increasing criticism including a recent study entitled "Bull riding most dangerous sport: study" (creative). The study was performed by Dale Butterwick of the University of Calgary's Faculty of Kinesiology. As part of his study Dale complied a Catastrophic Injury Registry, starting back in 2007. The study reports that Bull Riders suffered 49 catastrophic rodeo injuries between 1989 and 2009, including 21 fatalities, more than any other professional sport. So as the song goes, "Mama's don't let your boys grow up to be Cowboys."

In an effort to make a serious post a little lighter, I also recently came across a video that shows that riding animals can be dangerous, but you can also be very successful if you understand your abilities, and have a cool theme song. Enjoy the music video Emma (by the way if you are not familiar with Emma's blog you can view it at http://thelastmonsivais.blogspot.com/)

Unexpected Challenges

The Tour de France is one of the most well known cycling races in the world. The Tour typically has 21 days of racing and covers more than 2,000 miles. This year marked the 98th Tour de France and was made up of 21 stages and covered a total distance of 3,430.5 kilometres. Over 500 towns and villages have hosted the Tour (about 2,000 stages and prologues). More than 10,000 riders have taken their chance on the Tour and over 6,000 have completed the race. 250 different riders have worn the Yellow Jersey (overall leader at the end of each stage). Raymond Poulidor may not have won the Yellow Jersey, but he has stepped onto the podium more then any other rider (he finished 8 times in the Top 3). Of course the all time leader for Tour victories is Lance Armstrong with 7. All these riders know the dangers of riding shoulder to shoulder and within arms lengths of spectators, but I think the results of the Tour would be different if they threw a Red Hartebeest into the mix. Just ask Evan van der Spuy.



And you thought winning the Tour de France was difficult after cancer.

Some Women Consider Labor a Marathon

As a Medical Provider I am often asked about playing certain sports or continuing with exercise programs during pregnancy. My response is always the same, research has shown that most individuals can continue their same level of exercise during pregnancy, and deliver a healthy baby; however, you should not increase your level of physical activity after becoming pregnant, because your body will have a difficult time supporting your life style change and the development of another life form. I guess some ladies just take that advice and run with it, check it out.

http://espn.go.com/chicago/story/_/id/7084374/oh-baby-woman-runs-chicago-marathon-gives-birth

Now that's love for the sport, or just being a little crazy.

A little Soccer

Recently at work I had a conversation about Soccer being one of the most boring sports to watch. Previously I had thought the same about Soccer, but after having the opportunity to attend a World Cup preliminary game Uruguay vs. Argentina, and now that I watch Golf on TV, I have had a change in my way of thinking. Sure it is still not the most exciting sporting event, but when they score it makes it all worth the wait. Fans celebrate each goal like it might be the last, of course there is a good chance it might be, and since they have not really had anything to celebrate prior to the goal, they are just waiting for anything to cheer about.
I recently posted a funny soccer video with an amazing goal, if you have not seen it just scroll down further. Anyways this time I am posting an amazing soccer goal that I came across recently.



I also recently watched ESPN 30 for 30 special on the Columbia Soccer team, titled "The Two Escobars". So to counter the amazing goal seen in the first video, here is an amazing play by a goalie.

Josh Shows Off is Mad Dog skills

This Friday was Faffle Friday at our house, and to say the least it was sweet. Now many of you might be wondering what is Faffle Friday? Good question.

Anyways during Faffle Kaytlyn started talking about a recent video that she had seen about a sleep running dog. After viewing the video, multiple times, we thought it would be funny to have Josh reenact the video for us. So I know it is not sport related, but the first video is the original, and the second video is Josh's reenactment (I know the two may be hard to distinguish).

No Extra Bases for Style

Adrian Beltre joined an elite club this week by hitting three home runs in the Rangers 4-3 victory over the Rays. Beltre joins 5 other individuals: Babe Ruth performed the feat twice, once in Game 4 of the 1926 World Series and once in Game 4 of the 1928 World Series, Bob Robertson in 1971 NLCS, Reggie Jackson (MR. October) in Game 6 of the 1977 World Series, George Brett in 1978 ALCS, and Adam Kennedy in 2002 ALCS.

It would be hard to take the spotlight off of Beltre's performance, but one cameraman managed to do just that, even while Beltre was rounding bases.

Kicker queen

For all of you out there that have girls that you wish were active, but still lady like.