tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387050766907671577.post1993741789139877464..comments2024-03-27T00:19:55.641-07:00Comments on Aunt Joyce's Ice Cream Stand: This and ThatOlympicEffecthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11708554152461551887noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387050766907671577.post-85857375023268550212011-01-11T12:06:08.630-08:002011-01-11T12:06:08.630-08:00It's not that she needs a gold medal at the Ol...It's not that she needs a gold medal at the Olympics to redeem herself, it's just that she wants a better performance there to redeem herself. I think Alicia is a lot more into gymnastics than we think. She has said that it's a lot better than getting a real job, and I can't disagree with her there. I don't think she will let a boyfriend distract her to the point where she can't prepare for competition.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387050766907671577.post-68125694033748268782011-01-10T19:46:19.094-08:002011-01-10T19:46:19.094-08:00I think ASac is so blase because she's realist...I think ASac is so blase because she's realistic about the future. She's obviously loving life - she has a life outside the gym, a boyfriend, friends, and wisdom. I wouldn't be surprised if she opted against going forward sooner rather than later. Serious 2012 training requires distance away from the life she now cherishes and she's redeemed herself at the 2010 World. I can't help but feel that perhaps she's not so committed - she's already proven that she's a legend in her own right. She just needs time away from fun, her man, etc., to realize it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387050766907671577.post-52081198077967257392011-01-10T18:03:09.599-08:002011-01-10T18:03:09.599-08:00My heart breaks just a little for Alicia and he ne...My heart breaks just a little for Alicia and he need to erase what happened in Beijing. She has gotten so many injuries through the years and she just seems to be killing her body just to keep going. I'm really glad she finally got her world title on vault and that if she doesn't make it to London she can at least feel like she made a really successful comeback. She even tied Nastia for most world medals won.<br /><br /> t just seems so unfair at times that in the world of skatenastics you're nothing if you haven't won a gold medal at the Olympics.MsJesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08765668495941714351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387050766907671577.post-24756328677151319742011-01-10T15:40:41.871-08:002011-01-10T15:40:41.871-08:00I've been looking for videos from the Pac 10 P...I've been looking for videos from the Pac 10 Preview all day. Some bar routines are beginning to emerge on this YouTube site:<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/user/MoreGymVideos<br /><br />Just thought I would share.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387050766907671577.post-24889287874547218332011-01-10T11:15:11.118-08:002011-01-10T11:15:11.118-08:00I think UCLA has run into a little bad luck this f...I think UCLA has run into a little bad luck this first week. I mean, their best beamer Elyse fell on a leap against Utah. Just bad luck there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387050766907671577.post-17562769719925424952011-01-10T11:11:56.964-08:002011-01-10T11:11:56.964-08:00I'm mostly interested in seeing if Alicia will...I'm mostly interested in seeing if Alicia will be able to complete floor next year. I don't necessarily think she needs to upgrade the other two events to make Worlds.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387050766907671577.post-58936430858156343912011-01-10T11:11:21.012-08:002011-01-10T11:11:21.012-08:00*Menshov*MenshovAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387050766907671577.post-35290672768133082452011-01-10T11:10:44.833-08:002011-01-10T11:10:44.833-08:00In response to a question above - Evgeni Rukavitsy...In response to a question above - Evgeni Rukavitsyn also coaches Menshow. Not sure who else.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387050766907671577.post-29956854597331185472011-01-10T11:10:26.163-08:002011-01-10T11:10:26.163-08:00That's awesome, good for her!That's awesome, good for her!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387050766907671577.post-33169937184210801182011-01-10T10:06:51.483-08:002011-01-10T10:06:51.483-08:00Ksenia is staying in Russia permanently. It's ...Ksenia is staying in Russia permanently. It's because of funding from the Russian fed mainly. She was mostly coached by Viktor. It's a big change but her family thinks it's the right choice. And she likes Evgeni (her new coach).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387050766907671577.post-38165514683753385382011-01-10T09:10:47.716-08:002011-01-10T09:10:47.716-08:00I know she was in a boot and couldn't really t...I know she was in a boot and couldn't really train, but I love how Alicia is so talented and knows exactly how to condition herself that she is able to be away from Boston and Mihai for nearly four months. Impressive. I think she might be able to upgrade on beam, but it's a lot to expect her to upgrade vault. She's already doing one vault that most gymnasts cannot attempt, so to expect upgrades might be a little much. I'd also wonder how she's handle a forward landing vault.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387050766907671577.post-30340681504960375732011-01-10T08:48:46.644-08:002011-01-10T08:48:46.644-08:00Who does Evgeni Rukavitsyn coach?Who does Evgeni Rukavitsyn coach?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387050766907671577.post-36921302422503450912011-01-10T08:47:09.995-08:002011-01-10T08:47:09.995-08:00Wow, that's interesting about Makarova. I wond...Wow, that's interesting about Makarova. I wonder if it's just for a quick fix before Euros/Worlds or if she's permanently moving to Russia. That will be a bit of a culture shock after being in the US for a very long time. A new perspective for her jumps can't hurt though! I wonder if she's been offered a substantial amount of money to fund her training in Russia. Also, wasn't she coached by her parents mostly? That's interesting that they would just step down and let her go off to Russia permanently. Hope it helps her!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387050766907671577.post-50526053975708188332011-01-10T08:40:29.429-08:002011-01-10T08:40:29.429-08:00She brings up the two fractures so casually as if ...She brings up the two fractures so casually as if it didn't really matter and didn't affect her performance whatsoever. Ahhh, it's crazy how we hear about these injuries months after the fact, first with Bross and now with Alicia.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387050766907671577.post-11891882984864421652011-01-10T08:31:01.526-08:002011-01-10T08:31:01.526-08:00She had TWO FRACTURES IN HER FOOT!! Seriously, tha...She had TWO FRACTURES IN HER FOOT!! Seriously, that's crazy!! And the matter of fact tone she uses when talking about it too...You know no biggie, I still won gold on vault... yeah<br />These girls are so tough, it's unbelievable, wow.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com