What happens when the human body is pushed to the limits of its enduran?


	What happens when the human body is pushed to the limits of its enduran?

einbar

9-29-2009 11:48 PM

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einbar says:

Where does the breaking point lie? And what happens when you cross the line

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9-30-2009 8:33 AM

aklimento

It can be both. We never know for sure. And be ready when opportunity comes...

10-3-2009 7:41 PM

lollipop10

Hmm, interesting.

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