KickChick Posted July 5, 2002 Posted July 5, 2002 http://sportsmed.starwave.com/media/other/2002/0704/photo/hotdog1_i.jpg Takeru Kobayashi ate 50½ hot dogs in 12 minutes Takeru Kobayashi a professional competitive eater from Japan, won his second consecutive Nathan's Famous international hot dog eating contest and the coveted Mustard Yellow Championship belt on yesterday (7/4) afternoon ....he surpassed his incredible record of 50 hot dogs and buns -- set last year -- by a half a wiener! His stategy?? The "Solomon" method -- where he breaks the hot dog in half. Despite gaining almost seven pounds in 12 minutes from the contest, he said he's never weighed more than 148 pounds. "I eat a lot only for the competitions, not in daily life," Kobayashi said. "That's how I manage my weight. A month before the contest, I begin to expand my stomach by eating and drinking more than usual. Right before the contest, I don't eat anything." Mentally, Kobayashi is No. 1. Alone in his hotel room prior to competing, he says, he practices image training -- focusing on images of himself succeeding. .... see some simalarities to martial arts competitions?
spinninggumby Posted July 5, 2002 Posted July 5, 2002 My herooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :razz: :lol: 'Conviction is a luxury for those on the sidelines'William Parcher, 'A BEAUTIFUL MIND'
Ti-Kwon-Leap Posted July 5, 2002 Posted July 5, 2002 Yes KickChick, I do see some similarities. Many martial artists have a goal of taking on as many "weenies" as they can at one time! _________________ "It is not enough to aim, you must hit." -Italian Proverb [ This Message was edited by: Ti-Kwon-Leap on 2002-07-05 15:45 ] Ti-Kwon-Leap"Annoying the ignorant since 1961"
Northren Ogre Posted July 5, 2002 Posted July 5, 2002 His closest North American rival had a personal best of 20 hotdogs.... I think Kobi will be champ for a while. But if i start training now........ http://prkickboxing.tripod.com
Iron Arahat Posted July 6, 2002 Posted July 6, 2002 You can start training Saturday Martial Arts School http://www.shaolinwushu.cahttp://www.liveyyc.comCalgary Photographer: http://www.jdirom.com
SaiFightsMS Posted July 6, 2002 Posted July 6, 2002 It is amazing how many activities have aspects similar to those of martial arts practitioners. And most of these activities have a competitive nature to them. Wether we realize it or not is it truly possible to practice a martial art without also practicing some sort of mental imagery.
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