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We talk a lot about sport, but which ones do we play ourselves

Discussion in 'Colosseum' started by Merlanni, May 14, 2006.

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  1. henkie

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    There actually is a physical component to gaming. Much like darts you still have to aim for a game like CS (by moving the mouse around and pressing directional keys).

    And whenever I see those guys in the Embassy who are easily twice my weight, I find it very hard to think of darts as a sport.
     
    henkie, May 16, 2006
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    Fencing (epee) and Muay Thai (kickboxing), Cycling, simming and some weightlifting :mad:
     
    Cúchulainn, May 16, 2006
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    @Harbourboy: we used to play netball at school back in Argentina and as you said, it was mostly played by girls, so it was a shame if you were seen playing it, but we didn't care at all.

    I used to play basketball, now, occasionaly. I play soccer; often table tennis and pool, although I would love to play snooker but there aren't any tables around here; sometimes I enjoy some chess games with a couple of friends who can't beat me :nono: :grin:
     
    Sydax, May 16, 2006
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    henkie,

    But a computer can play a game like Counterstrike. Hence, it is not a sport.
     
    Barmy Army, May 16, 2006
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    I used to be a competitive fencer, then hung up the epees and took up long-distance cycling when I hooked up with Velcro (amazing what meeing a new bf while riding can do for your mileage! ;) ). Since becoming a mom, tho', my primary sport is kid-schlepping.

    We do some cycling with the kids but not as much as we'd like. We do more walking in the woods, and now Arlyn has taken it into his head that he wants to hike the Appalachian Trail someday. We'd better start training!
     
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    Is 'Velcro' short for something or a nickname? :hmm:
     
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    LOL, BA. Velcro is my hubby's nick here on the BoM. He doesn't post much. ;)
     
    Rallymama, May 16, 2006
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    Ah, I see! I was just thinking he had cruel parents or something :D .

    Get him to post more :) .
     
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    Well, I guess it's better to be in a relationship with a 'Velcro' than with a 'Teflon,' right? :shake:

    As for sports, up to last year I played soccer with an intramural grad student team, but now just go to the gym. Thinking of taking up rockclimbing again (tho that's not a sport) or rowing...
     
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    Barmy believe it or not counter-strike is seen as a sport by many.... www.caleague.com ...www.gotfrag.com .... people earn a salary playing counter strike just like other proffesional athletes
     
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    I play badminton, tennis, table tennis, frisbee.

    So basically, I don't play the sports that I watch the most (hockey, baseball) :p
     
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    I play um...nothing

    But I watch some football and love watching watersports
     
    Shell, Jun 9, 2006
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    Soccer. That's the only sport I watch and talk about too.
     
    Enagonios, Jun 10, 2006
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    Rugby, wrestling, weight training, and gonna learn some ju-jitsu or judo for the hell of it


    i can play football (both kinds) and thats it
     
    Captain Jean-Luc Picard, Jun 12, 2006
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    Hmm, 'both' kinds? There are at least six kinds that are sometimes discussed around here so you might need to be a bit more specific.
     
    Harbourboy, Jun 12, 2006
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    Marcus had his first trike ride yesterday, and he didnt' fuss AT ALL about wearing his helmet! :roll:
     
    Rallymama, Jun 12, 2006
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    Played golf yesterday, then jogged a little over 3 miles, then biked about 5 miles (mostly uphill). Slept well.
     
    dmc, Jun 12, 2006
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    Sounds like some sort of business class triathlon, dmc.
     
    Harbourboy, Jun 12, 2006
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    Nope, didn't fit in the squash.
     
    Bion, Jun 12, 2006
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    sorry for my ignorance, but i thought only soccer and american football was called football
     
    Captain Jean-Luc Picard, Jun 13, 2006
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