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I think you may have missed the point. Normal distributions are what statisticians often find for events and physiological measures. But, they are wrong. They fail to give sufficient probability to events that are large relative to the estimated normal distribution. In this sense, they are extreme events. We all sense what these events are: Lance is one of them, sports has others like the law of champions that says that champions stay longer at the top rank than do any challengers of lesser rank.

You mischaracterize recovery from disease, as Nassim points out. Most of it is fortuitous; an early diagnosis, a good choice of treatment, a lucky outcome (meaning no one can explain why it turned out this way). What does battling the disease mean in this context? To most, who know little about modern medicine, it means doing what the doctor says and tolerating terrible side effects of treatments. Or, what it means to me and I hope others, it means acquiring the knowledge to make good choices as treatment progresses. Remember cancer is an evolutionary process going on right now in the body of every one. Some keep it at bay for most of their lives. Some don't. What we do, eat and feel may affect the progression.

By the way, I feel free to exploit all the modern technologies, including the best science. An evolutionary perspective just permits deeper insights. It doesn't mean you have to live like an ignorant Luddite who opposes all modern developments.

Sorry, I seem to be the dissenter yet again! :o) But, who are we to define normal vs. extreme? Is it a university professor in Boston? Is it ESPN? Is it Budweiser since they control so much of “sports” today? No. In Lance’s case, for his specific athletic skills, mental make up, etc., racing the Tour for three weeks may be normal. Just the same as the Tarahumara tribe of Mexico who routinely run distances we would call extreme, this act is a norm for them. Sitting back and doing an “arm chair” look isn’t quite a valid means of defining the extreme.

The extremes are what in many instances redefine our humanity and, to use a cliché, show us who we really are. The US Navy SEALs go for a week without sleep while running and swimming great distances, carrying telephone poles and rafting all hours in all weather. When BUD/S is over, the men who succeeded _mentally_ in getting through the “extremes” realize that we are the ones who set the limitations upon ourselves.

And recovering from any disease _is_ an accomplishment, period. Cancer, diabetes, heart disease. An individual, whether on his or her own or with the help of family, friends and doctors, has beaten something that threatens to destroy their very lives. An individual’s battle with a disease is simply that: a person’s own fight for his or her own life.

Re Lance: I’ve met Lance. As a teen when he came close to beating triathlon legend Mark Allen. As a first year pro. And a couple of years ago. Does Lance look old? During the tour, he is at his peak. Optimal power:endurance output, lowest amount of bodyfat possible, etc. And when he’s grimacing while charging up an incline enduring weather, hours of riding, etc., yes, he might look a bit rough. However, in person, Lance’s appearance hasn’t changed much since 1993 or 1994. So, to answer an earlier question posed on the blog (which I couldn't answer because of sign in difficulties), no, Lance doesn't look old.

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