Can You Ice Dance?

I'm skipping good things today. I haven't written in almost a week--not for lack of trying, I was having a hard time getting motivated and inspired.

Got inspired today. (Really yesterday.)

I got into a 'discussion' via facebook about the merits of ice dancing. Someone noted how it was the wussification of sport and that ice dancers only started ice dancing when 'they couldn't make it as real skaters'. I disagreed. I couldn't find enough space to spout my arguments there so you'll all have to put up with me here.

In addition the the commentary on ice dancing the writers also hit on golf, synchronized swimming, and rhythmic gymnastics--labeling them as non sports and indicating them as sports invented to 'make everyone feel special.' Here we go.

SERIOUSLY? Can you keep time and steps on a steel blade like an ice dancer? Can you hit a little ball into a cup with precision like a golfer? Can you hold your breath for two minutes while catapulting your feet skyward? I can't.

There was also discussion about these athletes being less fit than other traditional sports. I'm fairly sure that pound for pound those ice dancers can leg press as much as a football player. What other sport makes you hold your breath and swim around lifting people out of the water? None. I'm telling you these people are fit, probably in better shape that athletes in other sports. I looked for days and didn't see ONE heavy curler. (Except for the pregnant one, and she looked amazing.)

Here's the thing: I love the competition---who cares that some of the sports are boring--I have no clue what goes into making a synchronized swim routine a good one--and really I don't want to, I just know it's more interesting to watch than baseball, and I'm thinking more physically exhausting. (For me, paint drying is better than baseball---I pray that Nick and Luke never pick up a glove--ugh, BORING.)

So--let's celebrate competition. Relish it. We're coming into the best season of the year--March Madness. (College basketball for those who don't know.) It's the time when the little guy has a chance to bring down the heavy hitter. I LOVE IT!

Anyone else interested in running??? I'm still looking to add to the list.

Becky

Here's tomorrow's topic: American Idol. It will be worth the read, I promise.