My main concern is that the amount of downhill is great, and miles and miles of that can tear your legs down".
Part of the writing process I experience as something similar to going downhill at great speed, recognizing all the possibilities inherent in the momentary set of circumstances and making decisions rapidly.
There are many performances at this year's fringe filled with the spirit of songcraft: take The Great Downhill Journey of Little Tommy, Joseph Morpurgo's Soothing Sounds for Baby, and not one but two productions inspired by the life of John Lennon - Lennon Through a Glass Onion and John Lennon: In His Own Write.
With snowshoeing, great downhill and cross-country skiing in the winter, and hiking (the amazing Katahdin Mountain), boating and camping in the summer, Maine turns out to be the perfect choice for many.
Not only did Simon Ammann of Switzerland soar downhill with the greatest of ease, but he also performed a nifty little leap to the top of the medal podium -- after he had removed his skis, of course.
Add to that his status as the greatest downhill skier in history, and the annual ski day he hosts in his boyhood resort for a group of lucky punters chosen in a lottery, and it sends a frisson of macho glamour into the crisp Carinthian air.
"I know that I can ski better than that, so the downhill should be pretty great".
A better candidate could be undrafted third-year pro Dane Fletcher, whose downhill explosiveness makes for great blitzing.
"They're huge as you can see, but they have good steep landings and straight takeoffs, so I think it sets up for a great natural downhill".
According to the same source, downhill skiing is another great way to burn tons of calories, except skiing is generally considered fun, whereas spinning can be (wonderful, beautiful) hell.
