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[doitrockapella]

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Greetings and good evening, Ninja Warriors. With less than a week left before the big event, I think this is a fine time to hear some stories of your training exploits over the past few weeks. How have you been finding the course? Are you bonding well with your team — or, if you're going it solo, are you feeling confident about your chances of victory? Which obstacles are you finding a breeze, and which ones are proving to be your greatest nemesis? I want to hear all about it. As for me, I've committed to taking on the course while wearing a pair of these, and the Sandiego Foundation will be making a contribution to a charity of the solo winner's choice in the amount of one thousand dollars for every obstacle I clear. (Which I intend to be "all of them".) If you're interested in joining me in the attempt, let me know; we're happy to sponsor any and all takers in the fun. The big day is coming up fast, so remember to save the date, keep training hard, and I'll be looking forward to seeing all of you out there next weekend!

Comments

[penalizing]

you're going to run the whole course in heels???
that's really impressive!!

[doitrockapella]

I'm certainly going to give it my best shot. I think it'll be a fun way of spicing things up a bit — and since I'm competing in an exhibition capacity only, I might as well make a little bit of a stunt of it.

[penalizing]

well i'll definitely be rooting for you, then!!!
it's a really neat idea

i was proud of myself for being able to run in heels
but i'm having a hard enough time with the course in my regular shoes
so i can only guess the heel-practice it would take!!

[doitrockapella]

You absolutely should be proud of yourself for being able to run in heels. That's an accomplishment, indisputably.

I'm sure my feet will regret the attempt after I'm done, but hopefully the rest of me won't.

[parodeity]

i actually promised emil id do a training day in heels
but like
if its for charity im not opposed to learning to do the entire damn thing in them

[doitrockapella]

I promised Emil I'd sponsor him if he joined me in giving it a try. I'll happily do the same for you, if you're up to it.

I'm feeling particularly generous, so I might even buy you the shoes.

[parodeity]

in red???

[megatechbody]

You're a braver woman than I. I hope practice goes well.

[doitrockapella]

It's all in good fun, though I think you're right that my feet might not appreciate it in the immediate aftermath.

Will you be coming out this weekend? To spectate, even if not to participate?

[megatechbody]

I will definitely spectate. I only took to swimming and that seems to be the limits of my athleticism.

[adoringpast]

are you seriously going to ruin your heels like that
what a waste of footwear if you ask me

[doitrockapella]

The only thing that's going to get ruined is the course, if I have anything to say about it.

Besides, these aren't your ordinary shoes. Seems like someone went the extra mile in making them durable; I've tested them out and they can take a lot of punishment without a scratch.

[adoringpast]

in that case, holy fucking shit
jimmy choo's really outdone himself this time
but now it kind of looks like you're endorsing these heels and that this entire obstacle course is just one elaborate fashion show to show them off



not bad

[eyestitch]

jimmy choos? oh em gee, you must be really confident in your abilities!

i love it when take-no-crap women run in heels, but no way would i sign up for some muscle milk obstacle course contest! can i come spectate anyway?

[doitrockapella]

Of course you can — the more the merrier, as far as I'm concerned. Will you come out and cheer for me specifically?

[eyestitch]

hmmmmmmmm, i suppose i COULD!

do you have a platform? a mission statement? i NEED to know what i'm getting into before i make any commitments! i'm just that kinda girl.

[anguinous]

[ ... Well.

Laurent isn't strictly interested in Ninja Warrior but, maybe for charity? Also, he could use a good distraction from worrying about his brother in Paris. ]

We do not have this sport in Paris, that I am aware. I have no interest in playing to win a competition, but for charity I may try. I see it is an obstacle course of sorts?

[doitrockapella]

That's right. It's a set of eight obstacles that test a competitor's strength and agility — there are some that involve quick feet and good balance, and others that take upper body strength, and so on.

[anguinous]

That sounds feasible.

[ He does go to the gym regularly, he isn't out of shape. Although this is a little less... elegant than he's used to. ]

I could likely generate some sponsorship of my own, too, although I'm not certain about the heels.

[ He could pull them off as a look, he thinks, but he doubts he could run a course in them. ]

[devilsadvocato]

Damn how many inches are those heels? Two? Three?

Major respect for anyone how can walk in those on flat ground. That's difficult enough!

[doitrockapella]

You get used to it after a while, believe me.

Apparently, shoes like these have been a constant for me across lifetimes, if Retrospec is to be believed. They sent me a pair in the mail.

[devilsadvocato]

You must. Still it's a feat in itself. I did a lot of dancing as a kid and one of the older girls once let me slip on her dance heels to see what it was like. I couldn't take a step without feeling like I was going to fall over. Running and dancing in those things? Hardcore.

Double the heel experience plus free shoes! If only Retrospec would stick to gifting footwear to people.

[alitaba]

how
I couldn't even stand in those even if i wanted to

[doitrockapella]

Practice, practice, practice.

I'll buy you a pair, if you ever decide to get daring and give them a try.

[alitaba]

somehow i doubt this
but if you think i could

it's probably a good backup skill to have??