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a non-medical cgm

Continuous glucose monitors have become an important tool for diabetics.  You insert a needle that stays in place for a couple of days and strap on a monitor.  Now there's a non-medical CGM for endurance athletes.  It isn't clear how useful this will be in practice - many of the measurement tools developed for sports produce information that needs to be understood in context - but it may be pointing to new types of CGMs that will be less of a pain for diabetic use.

 

 

comments on libertarian anti-maskers

Pointing to one prominent one who seems to think she's a hero..  well written.

 

 

standing up for what you believe

The International Olympic committee punishes an athlete for protesting something racial injustice.  This is the same committee that knew about sexual abuse in several America Olympic organizations - mostly notably women's gymnastics.

And there are others who stand for 'me' rather than 'us'  - Kerri Walsh Jennings is a three times gold medalist/anti-vaxxer who is now protesting masks. I wonder what her sponsors think?  I'm guessing the US Olympic Committee and IOC will be fine with this.

 

 

 

 

beach volleyball in the far north of norway

There was a shortened beach volleyball season in the US and a few low level matches around the world since the CV-19 pandemic began.  A few days ago a very high level men's match was held in a rather spectacular location.  Even if you aren't interested in the game, take a look at the surroundings.

teaching the basics

Sometimes experts ignore of have a difficult time teaching rank beginners.  Sarah Pavan is a world champion, but is also good at explaining something as basic as an underhand volleyball serve - a serve mostly relegated to beginner and informal play.

for those looking for home scale challenges

Sarah continues with her volleyball exercise videos.  This time ball control rather than fitness.

the impact of fanless stadiums

A short audio piece from NPR's Short Wave. 

The focus is on big stadium sports.  I noticed some changes in a three week beach volleyball tournament, but less impact than what I had imagined

 

 

film permits

How an organization managed to save a season with a short, but safe, event on a parking lot in Long Beach, California streamed to fans worldwide on PrimeVideo.

 

 

an ad

but still...

will gymnastics ever recover?

The terrible abuses (via The New York Times)