Quote Originally Posted by BoldHighlander View Post
Yeah, I've heard that too, however I've had my doubts when compared to a Tour de France cyclist in the Pyrenees Mountain stage (ala Lance Armstrong in peak condition)
I must admit BoldHighlander my study of Athletes fitness was a couple of decades ago and it was only done through books and papers available at the time. Well before the advent of PC's and the Web. And yes, watching those guys on the tour, shows whatever sport you do, at that level, you have to be superbly fit