Day 1 - Leuven, Belgium

Hey everyone. Someone explain to me- what's the deal with tons of U.S. athletes stationing in Leuven? I mean, tons that aren't racing in Europe at all. Are they just trying to get used to Europe because they plan on competing there eventually? Why do so many situate there and train there, like Haas in this video?
Awesome video overall!

Cafes... looked more like an outdoor food court.

yes these vids are the best!!!
so pumped their back. the races and workouts are awesome. but the behind the scene stuff you just can't beat. get some rest.

Did the Holiday Inn have a free breakfast express?

sorry for not liking everything on this site

nice video...lovin' the music

uhh to tony, thats called a steady cam and they are quite price, i believe ryan has more useful things to spend his cash money on.

and to peter...if you dont like it, go to runnerspace where all the losers live

Talk about meets while in Belgium is all good and well, but what about the big one? Is there going to be another Flotrack Leuven 800 this year?

What song is that about a minute in? Friggin sweet.

"Please turn off all electronic devices, including video cameras, until we have reached the terminal."

That ice cream looked good.

to me its just like watching this guys home videos. this doesnt have much to do with running

Thanks I like this. I may never go but now I know what it is like.

bad ass video!!!!

Yeah, this is Flotrack... get used 2 it! Ryan the Waffle-prince!

Ryan, I want your job

are you serious? please leave those comments to yourself. for you to say that is embarrassing. not sure where you would get off saying such a comment. You must be new to the site.

I'm here in Leuven too for a few days--where do the elites do their runs/workouts? The sportsuniversity track for workouts, I assume, but what about their easy runs?

please dont post stupid like this. races, workouts, and interviews... thats it

HELL YES...EUROTRIP IS BACK

Get some sleep Ryan. Have a good time over there

Ryan, you should get one of those camera arms that attaches to your body and stably holds the camera looking at your face - like the bmx bikers will wear in some of their videos. That way, your face stays still in the screen while everything behind you moves. Easier on the viewers' eyes when you're talking into the camera, and a cool effect to boot (especially if you throw a fisheye lens on there).

man I'm missing being there this year! Injuries suck.

And I'll echo Mark's comments... Billy's is for the tourists.

Wednesday is the meet in Liège.
http://www.sport.be/meetingliege/2008/eng/

tally hall! about time i hear them on one of these videos.

Brasschaat is 23 july :-S
participantslist

http://www.acbreak.be/Docs/Voorlopige%20deelnemerslijst%20AV-meeting%2023%20juli.xls
more info: http://www.atletiekvlaanderen.be

wednesday is Brasschaat (remember Webb?)

haas showed me that fountain!! i'll get it to you, dont worry....once i get my bike its on

Billy's is not the good place>
You have to go right, down the ally under the canopy to the naked lady fountain. If you find yourself there you have found the best gelato in leuven and you will be in heaven.

Billy's..... I spit on Billy's

Ryan, what track meet are you going to on Wednesday and what others do you have planned?

Ryan,
get some sleep and keep making fun videos for us to watch man!!

great video! need the ability to fast forward or rewind!!! please please please

and the sound was good in some places and not in others

man i can't wait for the wednesday meet it should be exciting. you guys rock for doing this two summers in a row!

I want to stay up for 36 hours in Belgium, or race, either one would be cool.

Good stuff Ryan! Get some sleep man, looking forward to the meets should be sweet!

Man... Brings back the memories...Is that how the video ends? Kind of seems like it got caught off.