Chetry then began to ask Lance about how his body and mind will react to training after such a long period of doing nothing. lance replied that he believes in the theory of mind over body and even though he is 37 he feels like he is 25 and training will be much like it was before he retired. Armstrong claims the main and only reason for his return is for cancer and that the eighth title in the Tour de France does not even mean anything. Which I really can't believe because he could spread Livestrong without racing in the Tour.
The next part of the interview was a question asked about the Presidential campaign. Why would CNN ask him what he thought about McCain and Obama? The subject here is cycling and Livestrong. CNN covered this story around that basis and then switched directly to politics. I understand that the political campaign is a big issue right now but other stories should just stick to those stories.
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Lance Armstrong is an incredible man. Besides the cancer, because that's an amazing feat in and of itself, SEVEN Tour de France wins in a row is unheard of. The fact that he wants to come back for an 8th is absurd. Let the legend live and leave when you are on top. Most athletes don't really understand how to leave on a good note. Favre came back after a beautiful 14-2 season with Green Bay and went to one of the worst teams last year. I think that Lance Armstrong has a good enough reputation where he can spread the word about Livestrong without an 8th win. And I think if he enters, He's got the win, just to throw that in there.
good post. I think thats awesome Armstrong is representing cancer so well and is fighting for a great cause. I still think he juices though, considering his superhuman strengths at 34.
Lance Armstrong is Livestrong. I still remember when everyone had the livestrong bracelet. I think they sold a pretty good amount which help spread the word about the issue and increase fundraising. I think this is a different "coming out of retirement " than the usual athlete comeback ,and Lance should be commended.
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