I got in a few minutes late😠 so thats why it sounds weird at the beginning...
[b]Xxmolls0035xX in Onstage_1 asks: [/b]Hi Lance! Thanks for joining us tonight!
[b]MSNLive_Star says: [/b]The actual race or ride for them, they ride about 4 to 5 hours at a time. So that means one team rides per day. Their legs in one race is anywhere from 80 to 100 miles but you have a year to train. Start with smaller distances and work your way up.
[b]calfeelunapro in Onstage_1 asks: [/b]I want to give my entire family Livestrong bracelets for Christmas. Do they come in a smaller "kids" size?
[b]MSNLive_Star says: [/b]Yes.
[b]DishDiva says: [/b]Where did the LiveStrong bracelet idea come from?
[b]MSNLive_Star says: [/b]The bracelet, the piece of rubber was actually something that Nike made for a long time for basketball players and it was called a Baller. You would see them in the NBA and they use it to pull and snap on their wrists while they are playing. Someone at
[b]MSNLive_Star says: [/b]Nike thought of the idea of making them with the inscription "Life Strong" and sell them to everyone. They distributed them to athletes around the world.
[b]DishDiva says: [/b]Any thoughts on John Kerry wearing a LiveStrong bracelet?
[b]MSNLive_Star says: [/b]I've been very excited to see Senator Kerry wear it, we have many things in common. We are both cancer survivors, avid cyclists, and he even called to congratulate me at the end of the race to congratulate me.
[b]DishDiva says: [/b]This event is brought to you by Dasani. Thanks for joining us!
[b]mekchat in Onstage_1 asks: [/b]Any advice on time management? How to manage your time?
[b]MSNLive_Star says: [/b](laughs) I'm lucky because I have great people around. It would be impossible to live the life I live now as an individual. I have 40 some odd people at the foundation and dozens of people with the team and a great management company that helps me deal
[b]MSNLive_Star says: [/b]with a lot of things. I've been a Blackberry addict for quite some time now and just turned it off today for an indefiniate amount of time. It's the crackberry. (laughs)
[b]MSNLive_Star says: [/b]I contimplated throwing it into the swimming pool to make sure I wouldn't use it, but I just called and cancelled the service. I still carry it around with me because it's got my calendar in it.
[b]BSS_Silentwolf in Onstage_1 asks: [/b]Has winning the Tour De France for a 6th time changed you in any way?
[b]MSNLive_Star says: [/b]I don't think so. Not yet. (laughs) I will say that I think it will perhaps change my goals in the future in cycling. The Tour will still be the biggest race of the year but I will look to do other races as well.
[b]slmcicimc in Onstage_1 asks: [/b]Lance: I'm a huge admirer of yours, having read your books. You're an inspiration to those of us that have only been touched by cancer (my grandmother died of brain cancer in 1996) & live with other chronic diseases. Any other books planned soon?
[b]MSNLive_Star says: [/b]Not right now no.
[b]loopandg in Onstage_1 asks: [/b]So, when are you going to start training for the "Ironman" triathlon?
[b]MSNLive_Star says: [/b](laughs) Honestly I get that question every day. The answer is: to be competitive I will never train for that. Will I ever do it? If I'm a 50 year old man looking for something to do, sure I would. But I would never join it to win.
[b]Cdower1 in Onstage_1 asks: [/b]What do you enjoy doing while not training?
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[b]MSNLive_Star says: [/b]Hanging out with my kids, hanging out with my girlfriend, traveling, riding my mountain bike. I do a lot of other stuff in the community, the foundation and other causes in Austin. I'm also building a house right now and that is taking a lot of time.
[b]daisy0313 in Onstage_1 asks: [/b]What bike would you recommend for a gearhead just crossing over from distance running to cycling?
[b]MSNLive_Star says: [/b]A Trek of course. The honest truth, I really think the Trek bikes are the best. I think the bikes people buy in the store are the same bikes we ride on the Tour.
[b]MSNLive_Star says: [/b]The website is Trekbike.com
[b]Cmarie0429 in Onstage_1 asks: [/b]You mentioned on Jay Leno you may consider running the NY mararthon to raise money for cancer. Have you made a final decision?
[b]MSNLive_Star says: [/b]Yeah. The decision is No. My team was not too thrilled when they heard I was considering running the marathon.
[b]TarahP in Onstage_1 asks: [/b]Are you amazed at how many people wear them?
[b]DishDiva says: [/b]The bracelets.
[b]GAclimber in Onstage_1 asks: [/b]How much money has been raise with the braclets?
[b]MSNLive_Star says: [/b]Blown away! In the beginning Nike commited making 5 million, I didn't expect more than 1 million to be sold. We've sold 15 million so far.
[b]jahowie2003 in Onstage_1 asks: [/b]Thanks Lance. I have been riding about 25 to 30 miles a day. I ride a 40 - 50 mile ride on the weekend. I'm getting stronger every month and I thank you for being my inspiration.
[b]MSNLive_Star says: [/b]The way they pop up anywhere from John Kerry to Sigfried and Roy.
[b]thomasc711 in Onstage_1 asks: [/b]How much fun was it to make the Dodgeball cameo. It was 1 of the funniest scenes ever in a movie.
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[b]MSNLive_Star says: [/b](laughs) You're too nice. It was very fun. It took about half a day and I didn't practice for it because I thought I could read one line at the time. When I showed up they said I had to read it all straight through. I freaked out, and Vince Vaughn and I
[b]MSNLive_Star says: [/b]went into his trailer and he said I could do it and we worked on it for about an hour and got it.
[b]sun2ice in Onstage_1 asks: [/b]How much does someone telling you that it can't be done, or you can't do it...drive you?
[b]Rayrunner1 in Onstage_1 asks: [/b]At what age did you start cycling and start winning, realizing that this was something you were really good at?
[b]MSNLive_Star says: [/b]A lot. A lot and every year it's a different variation on that theme but it's always there. There's always someone saying, "He's not going to be able to do it." This year it was, "He barely won last year and he's getting older, he won't be able to do it
[b]MSNLive_Star says: [/b]this year."
[b]MSNLive_Star says: [/b]My first road bike was when I was 12 and started doing triathlons when I was 13 and turned professional at 15. So at that point I pretty much knew I was going to be an athlete for the rest of my life.
[b]crow-monkey in Onstage_1 asks: [/b]What was the most memorable moment from this past tour?
[b]MSNLive_Star says: [/b]Tough to say. Three highlights, the team time trial. I thought the team was supurb. The stage in Le Grand Bornand to win in a sprint like that was intense. And third, to know I made history at the top step of the Champs Elyesse.
[b]Lulurun4it1 in Onstage_1 asks: [/b]Good Evening Mr. Armstrong, first I would like to congratulate your crew on another great tour of hope. "To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift", "Pre" said this, do you see yourself true to this as well?
[b]MSNLive_Star says: [/b]I do. I think, obviously none of us can fulfill that everyday, but the closer we get to that the better off we are. I really learned that when I was sick because I spent 3/4 of the time not fulfilling that goal and then when I got better getting that goal
[b]Lastchancetexaco1 in Onstage_1 asks: [/b]I'm 50 have diabetes and weight under control, i like biking but not good on hills and shifting gears. Any ideas on how to approach this as a beginner?
[b]MSNLive_Star says: [/b]9/10ths.
[b]MSNLive_Star says: [/b]With climbing weight is the most important variable. With cycling the most important is the ratio between power and weight.
[b]Sdemo1 in Onstage_1 asks: [/b]Has fame been more of a blessing or a curse? Has it posed limitations or only made more possible?
[b]MSNLive_Star says: [/b]It has done both. I'm not a big fan of the word "fame" or "famous" because those words make me cringe. Those words make me think you want it. Does it make life easier? Yes. Can you travel to wonderful places? Yes. Do you get tired and does it get old? Yes
[b]MSNLive_Star says: [/b]There's a balance. If I had to decide if I would do it over, I would absolutely do it over.
[b]whoobers in Onstage_1 asks: [/b]Do you agree that this next presidential election is one of your generations most important? if so/not, why?
[b]MSNLive_Star says: [/b]I do agree. It's crazy because I have not paid much attention to previous presidental elections. I don't know why I'm so focused on this one. Without picking sides, the president is a very good friend of mine, he was the governor of Texas and a big
[b]MSNLive_Star says: [/b]supporter and I would never say anything, you don't do that to friends. I also think Kerry is an outstanding candidate. This is a critical time for the entire world.
[b]jessabeth1115 in Onstage_1 asks: [/b]What's on the iPod right now?
[b]MSNLive_Star says: [/b](laughs) The same thing that was on it in the summer time. Sheryl is in charge of all iPod changes. I just look at it and pick something to listen to on it. Right now I'm listening to Miles Davis.
[b]trekDiane0802 in Onstage_1 asks: [/b]Now that you have traveled extensively and lived in various countries, where would you choose to live permanently?
[b]MSNLive_Star says: [/b]Austin, Texas.
[b]MSNLive_Star says: [/b]I will say, if they kick me out of the country for any reason, you can find me in Australia.
[b]SnoBunny192 in Onstage_1 asks: [/b]What advice would you give to your children if one/all of them wanted to be a professional athlete?
[b]MSNLive_Star says: [/b]Work hard, work with great people, set goals, and don't give up. Sport is tough, you can't win every day. You have to stay focused on the bigger goal and the bigger picture. Having good people around you help you manage that course.
[b]weezieack in Onstage_1 asks: [/b]Have you heard of the cross country runners that were dq'd for wearing the LiveStrong bracelets?
[b]MSNLive_Star says: [/b]I have. That's the bad news. The good news is they have been reinstated. I think they disqualified 10 or 20 of them. The irony is that you can wear the wristband at the Olympics but not at their local cross country meet.
[b]DishDiva says: [/b]Because it consituted jewelry?
[b]MSNLive_Star says: [/b]I think so.
[b]Palaciostx in Onstage_1 asks: [/b]Is it hard for you to ride your bike out in public now?
[b]MSNLive_Star says: [/b]No. I rarely have problems with people. The only problem would be the random redneck in a pickup truck coming too fast, but that's always been a problem. (laughs)
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[b]blasphemico in Onstage_1 asks: [/b]With your achievements and being where you are in life, how do you set further goals? Out of curiosity, what are yours?
[b]MSNLive_Star says: [/b]Good question!! Honestly I don't know what the future holds for me. That's both a good and bad thing. Up till now my life has been so focused on cycling and I know that my cycling career will be limited to 2 maybe even 1 more year. My first priority is to
[b]MSNLive_Star says: [/b]continue to be a great father, a great cancer survivor, and to be a good person, a good citizen.
[b]DishDiva says: [/b]Lance, this is the time we have for today. From all of us here at MSN Live and from all of Lance Armstong fans here tonight, best of luck in the future!
[b]MSNLive_Star says: [/b]Thanks for interacting and have a great night. Live Strong!!