August 2010

Where is the line?

I upload my last column for the magazine BB (No. 37)

Where is the line?

When I write, I have still very cool images of ultra-endurance runners while participating in the wonder of torture that is the Race Across America (which you have a story in this issue). Commenting
with friends this race, there is always the debate of whether this type of testing is about finding where the limit of human endurance. Are 5,000 km non-stop, and they are lucky that the tectonic plate width leave what is now U.S. at this distance, because if they would also be 7,000 km cyclists willing to complete the course. In fact, between the origins of the race, is the feat of an American rider who did the double transcontinental, that is, going from New York to Los Angeles and back again along the same path. His name is Lon Haldeman and completed this double feat in 24 days and 2 hours. This was in 1981. The next two years won the first two editions of the RAAM and then made it three times second in the Solo category, and won the race well in tandem.
Perhaps one could say that this double transcontinental Lon Haldeman is a limit difficult to overcome, but I'm sure that he, and others, could cause even more miles. Some think that the limit of each is when you can not really give a pedaling again, that is, when the exhaustion is so complete that should take you to a hospital emergency department (or directly to the morgue, I would say otherwise).
do not know. Maybe you can always go one step further. How many times have we seen in the races that a runner approaches handed goal and seeing how you miss the victory, almost no power or stand, and suddenly, seeing the runner who was already having a problem per winner , nearly sunk revives and begins to sprint motivated for a possible victory was already a lost cause.
I also remember the first edition of the former cyclist Jesus Loroño up, a participant who reached the finish line of Urkiola pale, and just inside the desired line began vomiting and had to be attended by health and was completely groggy. Well. I'd bet anything that if a cyclist that he had been told that the arrival was 500 meters down this mile had before collapsing as it did.
all in the head. Our mind, and motivation we have inside, is the best muscle we have and what really makes us excel. And all this we will change as we cycle through the different stages of our life as cyclists.
When I was a boy of fourteen, I started in this to give the pedals, do 100 km followed seemed an insurmountable challenge. One day I passed that figure with a few friends and did not seem so complicated.
took me several years to overcome the next milestone, which was 200 km, a brand that today seems like a normal distance for a bike, especially since I started doing 300 km brevets. And now this figure is my limit, yes, seasoned with many ports, all that is in the Bayonne Luchon, my greatest achievement in long distance (for some middle distance, course).
So, seeing RAAM racers, Julian Sanz and colleagues Ultradistance, I almost feel ashamed to tell my feats, which they are no more than training normalito.
And if we left our little world of cycling, we find many challenges that seem to exceed any reasonable limits of human endurance, such as those involved in races of 1,000 miles (1,609 km) running on foot, or those who do triathlons long distance Tenfold an Ironman distances, ie swimming 38 km, 1,800 km in 420 km bike and then running. Will
right who say that the limit is when you organize a competition anyone can complete? It sounds like what he said an old director of the Tour de France, speaking of the epic and the hardness of the test, when he noted that he would like to organize a tour in the end only a runner.

The 100 Classic Fashion (1-20 of 100) ...

Hello friends! Today I share with you a book I've been enjoying is called The 100 Classic Fashion Nina Garcia, a Colombian who was fabulous editor of ELLE magazine and now editor of Marie Claire and is a judge on the reality show Project Runway. Nina has published several books on style and I have the first two and want to get others because they are beautiful and full of information. The good thing about Nina is that his books translated into English and more people can enjoy.

fashion This book is the 100 Pieces Every Stylish Woman Must get. Of course not everything that is in the book will be like all the world, everyone has different styles and things will not be taken into account. But I think Nina hit very well at all because if a girl has these 100 items may say he has a full closet has clothes for every occasion that this no matter what. Bone all in this book, all the classic and basic things that are on trend temporarily not in the book because they are so momentary. Nina focuses instead on items that do not go out of style, we will have in our closet for years and always make us look good.

The book in English and English are both sorted in alphabetical order so that things do not follow the same order, I will follow the order book in English because it is the hand but I have not seen in alphabetical order because they translate the words into English. Remember that the order of these items is not the one with more imports but by alphabetical order. Well here we go ...

This is a copy of the book English and can be obtained at Amazon.com or at a large store of books at home ...

This is my copy in English, is silver and the illustrations are wonderful ...

* I will mention each article that is in the book but the description of each is in my own words do not exactly like this in the book but guiding of the advice the book gives ...

1. Line dress A (A-line dress) - These dresses are called this by way of letter A, because they are wider at the bottom. These are short, they can go to the knee or shorter depending on the taste of the girl. These dresses bring many benefits are simple, look good no matter the figure, are super easy to make, you can make several combinations with them, such as changing the accessories according to time you could wear, such as rings and sandals for a casual day or chandelier earrings, bracelets, black opaque tights and heels or boots for formal occasions. These dresses can you get any trouble when you're not sure what to wear and come in various colors and patterns but is good to have them in neutral colors that can be combined with everything. Also you can use them all year no matter the season, to put up a jacket or coat is sufficient for use in fall and winter. These remind me of the sixties ...

2. Animal prints (animal print) - These are not for everyone, not all girls want to go to these patterns is what the reason. But those who are a little more daring with their style delight to use. It is not advisable to use an animal print throughout the locker room, actually looks a bit exaggerated, but using a small details in the locker room with this pattern is refined, elegant and chic. If you have a little fear of these patterns or do not want to see something like an exaggerated belt, shoes or scarf for example will be great for leopard and simple but chic, to a portfolio because they do not. Do not use it all together, choose only an accessory and choose another day another is just a detail of this pattern we want to see us more interesting and remember to take them with clothing in neutral or dark colors so that the accessory can be noticed better. For me personally I like animal prints scarves ...

3. Ankle Boots (Ankle bootie) - These boots are everywhere and are here to stay. They are super sexy and well decorated any wardrobe, make you look taller and with better posture, of course you have to know how to walk in them but there are also less high boots with heels and raced up to make them more comfortable. These are great for your costume look more modern and more up to date. When put in pants hold all the same color, for example, some skinny black jeans with black boots make the leg look longer and thinner and will make you feel super good. If you're going to put the skirt or shorts to use it with black opaque tights and give the same effect. These boots must not be just above the ankle, these pants are for use with wider and shorter legs and hide ...

4. Aviator Sunglasses (Aviator sunglasses) - Of all the styles of glasses this is probably the most chic. No matter what you put these glasses will give you the cool style that we all instantly. I do not know what they have but they are super chic, can be used by girls and boys and both sexes are seen super cool. Classics and originals are of course Ray-Ban , but almost all the designers and stores have version. If all the glasses on the market are not sure which one to buy, take some aviator sunglasses and you may win ...

5. Ballet shoes (ballet flats) - What I can tell, this is a must in any girl's closet, is something basic, rather a necessity. I think almost all girls have one or ballet slippers. These are super comfortable, can be used for any formal occasion until now because there are many styles and there with many ornaments and glitter that can be used for occasions and for girls that wearing heels is not an option. Look for them in a soft material for comfort and walk a little around the store before you buy to know more clearly if they are the best for walking. Tory Burch created the most famous ballet slippers there, the Reva flats (picture below). These are listed, or are already in the closet of almost all the fashionistas, the price is almost $ 200, a high price for some but super low compared with the famous ballet shoes by Lanvin ...

6. Bracelets (Bangles) - Something you can not miss on accessories are the wristbands of course. There are so many to choose unplug, many colors, sizes, etc., that have no problem in choosing which you like better. You can use them from wrist to elbow, or half for a bolder look, you can use one or two for a more casual look, you can use thin metal and are gold or silver from 6 to 12 at a time for more mature and elegant look, you can use them in different bright colors for a more youthful look, as you like you'll be fine ...

7. Belts (Belts) - An article that does not think much but it is very necessary is the belt, another basic. Belts are essential for shaping the body and complete a costume. It is important to know that we are better belts depending on our shows, for the most plump wide belts are best suited and if worn under the bust or the thinnest part of the waist can make you look more and more curves degada. For any skinny belt is going but if they are not hip to the hip strap can give the illusion of more and also to the waist because it gives the illusion of an hourglass either wide or skinny. The belts come in a number of designs and colors, but look for those that know you can use over and over with different outfits ...

8. Bikini- is super important that we found a bikini is super good and comfortable. It's good to look in interesting colors and styles that is not very revealing ...

9. Blackberry or Iphone- With these or any other smartphone you carry a world in your hands, you are always connected, entertained and organized ...

10. Black opaque tights (Opaque black tights) - This accessory is very important, is another trend when it came also was to stay. In one of the simpler pieces in your wardrobe, but one that can cause more impact to its effect. Means allow girls who dare not be anything short of not wanting to teach the legs to show them but in a sleek and modern, it also allows older women who thought they already passed that stage was to them, no matter how short the pants or skirt with opaque tights will never vulgar. Make sure you are completely opaque stockings, are not transparent at all, the skin should not look to chic effect is present. These can be used with whatever you like, mini-dresses, skirts, shorts, skirts more long, boots, flats, heels and what you want and we will give your look a more avant-garde. Buy socks that are not too cheap so they last longer and be either opaque ...

11. Blazer- also tell boyfriend or boyfriend blazer blazer because it seems that you borrowed your boyfriend. Every stylish woman must have one of these. I remember that before the men wore only these, then the women used it only for work in a super old-fashioned style and after some time now are everywhere with a style very chic and trendy and with many different combinations of true inspiration to anyone. I have seen these combined with the typical white shirt, white t-shirts and concert, with skinny jeans, shorts with leggings, with many necklaces, bent to the elbow, with scarves, with baggy pants, with short skirts, high heels with flats and everything looks good and cool. Who knew?! It would be good to find one that seems made for a boy or boys in the department and will be a bigger size but not over there or will be huge, this is the original model, but there are more huddled together giving a more feminine if is your taste and the original length is coming to the hips and is shorter. I prefer the original because otherwise you give the effect you want ...

12. Boyfriend cardigan (cardigan Boyfriend) - These coat or sweaters or cardigans as it is commonly called are also basic pieces are pieces you're always by going to your closet or you always have to look around for when you go to leave and this a little cold. Personally I'm loving these cardigans and these in particular are called boyfriend cardigan because they are cut close to the body, are looser, longer and seem to be your boyfriend's closet. They like the blazer can be worn over any clothing. You can give a super feminine style to use with a dress, sandals or ballet slippers and a belt or a punk with a concert t-shirt, gray skinny jeans and boots. Experiment with it and get the one that best fits you ...

13. Brooch (Brooch) - Pins are not as popular as they were in before, I myself do not believe the use or use it, but for girls who love these little details there are many to choose ...

14. Knitted sweater with eight (Cable-knit Sweater) - These are your best friends in Fall and Winter. Every time you need to exit at these stations you will be required to wear one of these if you want to keep you warm. Find colors that you like and they fit the body, is best kept in the family of neutral colors but you can experiment with bright colors, how are you going to combine this with your choice ...

15. Kaftan or tunic- These pieces are very peculiar and of course have to like who are ready to buy. These blouses have many details, many colors, come with long sleeves or 3 / 4, are a bit long and almost like a dress can be worn with leggings and jeans and even with wide-leg pants. In English we say tunics and give a hippie and boho vibe. For me personally I like a lot ...

16. Camel-colored coat (Camel coat) - These are classic for the winter. They make you look chic, elegant, refined, all while keeping you warm. These are long and have such a beautiful color that can combine with beautiful scarves and leather gloves. If you do not know what to buy for the winter coat this is a good option, there are different prices, but no matter how haiga side, this coat gives you that effect I am a woman face even without falling dead or where lol ...

17. Cape (Cape) - This is not a piece in which one thinks immediately, but the truth is that it looks fabulous! If you're going to get everything else you wear should be tighter for a little more balance, but also looks great with wide leg jeans and boots. These go with a sweater underneath and are a good choice for fall ...

18. Cashmere sweater (cashmere sweater) - These are for girls who can give these tastes and pay good amount for a sweater, if you have the possibility then carved the body seeks models and are 100% cashmere and enjoy! ...

19. Charm Bracelet (Charm Bracelet) - are a beautiful bracelet or wrist as you call them. They come ready-made or buy from you buying your charms slowly depends on the event in your life, your graduation, your wedding, your first drink, etc. It is a good option to collect trinkets and are super cute in hand ...

20. Style Portfolio or hand over (Clutch) - These are indispensable for a night out or any formal event where a large portfolio just does not look good. They come in many styles and colors but it's good to be in neutral colors like black so you can use your wallet as much as possible and everything you have. You can get your lips, your perfume, your keys, a mirror, gum, ect ...

Well girls this is it for now, then I come with 20 more to reach 100. It is a very informative book for those girls who love fashion and style and I hope these post will provide ideas on what to include in your closet and remember is not quantity but the quality of the things that count. Until next time and hope you like it and leave me your comments. Bye ...