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Wednesday, August 13, 2008 12:00 AM

The beast

As a former elite athlete, I turn into a horrible, condescending jerk when I watch the Olympics with armchair fans like you.
Jennifer Sey

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  • Wednesday, August 13, 2008 01:26 AM

    well put Sandra M

    Not being a jock, I was ready to not like this article, but the more I thought about it the more I came to the somewhat same conclusions as you.

    and yes... cut yourself some slack Jennifer. Many, if not most of us have similiar feelings at times concerning sacrifices we had to make to pursue something that carries our passion.

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