Offside Chat Archives (2014-2021)

I caught Šprajc's segment from yesterday—look, I’m not exactly his biggest fan, but what he pulled off there was nothing short of brilliant. Honestly? We aren't going to see anything like that again in American journalism.

brightpilot6, why is it that you’re always picking fights?

Oh, I see you guys were getting busy tonight and carb loading...

Samuel Lopez9 said:Oh, I see you guys were getting busy tonight and carb loading...

If you ask me, it sounds more like they were just busy touching themselves. 🙄

Anthony Jackson2 said:Let's pivot to some more interesting topics—anyone actually register a car since January 1st? Also, can I settle that commercial vehicle tax through online banking, or does STP have a monopoly on this?

I registered my car at the start of February and honestly have no clue what you're talking about. 😁
Now that you mention it, I vaguely remember some changes regarding the tax—the kind that used to show up as a bill at your house but apparently doesn't anymore. I probably just paid it all at once during the inspection along with the other fees.

If the logic is anything like my insurance—which I’ve paid on the actual expiration date before showing up to inspections later—I figure you can just pay however you want and bring the receipt to the inspection.

Paul Chase95 said:And it actually is specific—you’re supposed to be carb-loading two days out. ☕

But it shouldn't be just any random carbs; you really have to consider the glycemic index. ☕

Why exactly do runners or athletes need to go through a carb-loading phase?

ambertinker41 said:Are they washing cats on the side?

🤣

It’s actually pretty funny because those kinds of groups really did exist, especially hanging out by cars parked off to the side where all the romance would happen...

Anyway, like people say around here, most Americans are more or less the same...

William Gomez5 said:Everyone at the gym knows that too, which is exactly why you don't show up anymore

Someone actually has to put in the work so you guys can even sit there and make plans.☕

Anyway, let’s pivot to some "happy" news—the Catalans just announced they're pushing ahead with their referendum. Of course, the Spaniards have already suspended it, and the EU is basically saying they won't have anything to do with Catalonia once this goes down. But hey, the Catalans are going all in regardless. Whatever, man. It hasn't been that long since things were quiet, but now everything is just going up in flames 👋

I can't help but notice one funny little thing, though. Back in the day, when there was talk about Northern Italy breaking away, we didn't see this massive wave of support from certain political circles toward that whole idea ☕ I guess it’s funny how it works: when the Catalans want to split off, suddenly it's a beautiful democratic movement of the people, but when Northern Italy tries to do the same thing, then... 🍿

Gregory Chavez said:Why exactly do runners or athletes need to go through a carb-loading phase?

I'm not entirely sure what you're getting at here. From what I understand, runners consume carbs primarily because they're efficient—basically, the body treats carbohydrates as its main fuel source.

Then there's the whole carb-loading thing used within ketogenic diets (if that’s what you were aiming for), where people cycle through loading and depletion phases—essentially dropping carbs to a minimum before slamming a massive amount one day just to trick the body.

And of course, there's running without carbs altogether via an LCHC diet; honeychild over on the forums swears by it. ☕

Paul Chase95 said:I'm not entirely sure what you're getting at here. From what I understand, runners consume carbs primarily because they're efficient—basically, the body treats carbohydrates as its main fuel source.

Then there's the whole carb-loading thing used within ketogenic diets (if that’s what you were aiming for), where people cycle through loading and depletion phases—essentially dropping carbs to a minimum before slamming a massive amount one day just to trick the body.

And of course, there's running without carbs altogether via an LCHC diet; honeychild over on the forums swears by it. ☕

My point is that carb loading is strictly associated with bodybuilding, not with runners or track athletes.

Oh yeah, I know people usually associate them with getting pumped up for a game. But man, have you seen how Haile Gebrselassie looks after he’s been hitting the gym? 😁

We're basically rooting for that Catalonia referendum to go through—we want them out of Primera so RM can walk away with 13 guaranteed trophies over the next 15 years. 👍 They sat in session for 11 hours straight; honestly, neither Eric Adams, Esih, nor Hasan stayed in the room that long, even when they were debating stuff about Josip Broz Marshall.

James Anderson5 said:🤣

It’s actually pretty funny because those kinds of groups really did exist, especially hanging out by cars parked off to the side where all the romance would happen...

Anyway, like people say around here, most Americans are more or less the same...

I know, they'd just sit on the slopes overlooking the river and mess around. You only live once.

Paul Chase95 said:I'm not entirely sure what you're getting at here. From what I understand, runners consume carbs primarily because they're efficient—basically, the body treats carbohydrates as its main fuel source.

Then there's the whole carb-loading thing used within ketogenic diets (if that’s what you were aiming for), where people cycle through loading and depletion phases—essentially dropping carbs to a minimum before slamming a massive amount one day just to trick the body.

And of course, there's running without carbs altogether via an LCHC diet; honeychild over on the forums swears by it. ☕

First off, for anyone out there hitting the pavement for an epic run,🤦
Secondly, for those who keep buying running manuals written by an Ethiopian, just one more thing...🤦
And finally, thirdly, I think we have collectively overrated carbs. I managed to build quite a bit of muscle in the gym while staying strictly keto.☕

Jonathan Barnes5 said:First off, for anyone out there hitting the pavement for an epic run,🤦
Secondly, for those who keep buying running manuals written by an Ethiopian, just one more thing...🤦
And finally, thirdly, I think we have collectively overrated carbs. I managed to build quite a bit of muscle in the gym while staying strictly keto.☕

🤣

The sale was on, so everything was dirt cheap. I snagged the Bleigurg and The Hague stuff from Mladen Schwartz for just $3.00 or maybe 12. 😁

Paul Chase95 said:🤣

The sale was on, so everything was dirt cheap. I snagged the Bleigurg and The Hague stuff from Mladen Schwartz for just $3.00 or maybe 12. 😁

Don't forget to cheer up Samuel Lopez9 with that book once you guys finally settle on lending him Haile Gebrselassie. 👍

Adam King6 said:Don't forget to cheer up Samuel Lopez9 with that book once you guys finally settle on lending him Haile Gebrselassie. 👍

You didn't quite hit the mark there. I actually wrote that hoping you'd tell me I overpaid or something along those lines—just a thought.

Jonathan Barnes5 said:First off, for anyone out there hitting the pavement for an epic run,🤦
Secondly, for those who keep buying running manuals written by an Ethiopian, just one more thing...🤦
And finally, thirdly, I think we have collectively overrated carbs. I managed to build quite a bit of muscle in the gym while staying strictly keto.☕

Why?

Let’s just let Carbse go. Bato, how’s the kid doing?

Paul Chase95 said:Let’s just let Carbse go. Bato, how’s the kid doing?

It's not "kid," it's a child. 😁

Awesome—turned two this past April, and he's already starting to act like a little rebel. 😁

What about you—marriage, kids, or just seeing someone?

Gregory Chavez said:It's not "kid," it's a child. 😁

Awesome—turned two this past April, and he's already starting to act like a little rebel. 😁

What about you—marriage, kids, or just seeing someone?

Alright, cool. 👍

No marriage here.