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Greetings,
We had a great time in Kona and met many of you.
Congrats to age group (60-64) world champion
Cherie Gruenfeld! And congrats to Sheila Isaacs, who
was second in the 65-69 age group. These women
are totally inspiring. Florida IM is this weekend. Good
luck to those of you who will be racing. Many of you
are looking forward to a few months of easy
workouts, but don't neglect your protein nutrition. If
you keep it up, you'll be stronger going into the new
season.
This week we have a great special: save
$6.50 off each bottle of MAP when you buy
3 or
more bottles. The more you order, the more save.
Best of health.
- D.I. Minkoff, MD
| Essential Off-Season Nutrition |
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For most of you, at least in the northern
hemisphere, you are probably winding down and
looking forward to some down time, some extra
desserts, maybe putting on a little winter "insulation,"
and sleeping in without the guilty thought of whether
you can miss a workout here and there. Very well
done on your season. Your rest is well deserved.
But . . .
Before you sit back and burrow into your couch,
think
about the season's toll on your body. How many
more
seasons do you think you have left? Ever wonder
what allows some triathletes to compete effectively
even at 60 or 70 years old, while others drop out
before they hit fifty?
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| MAP Helps Kona World Champion |
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"I had a successful day in Kona last weekend,
winning my age group by 39 minutes. It was my
slowest time in an Ironman, by far, and no records
were broken, but I was very happy with the win on a
tough-conditions day. Must have been the MAP!
"Thanks for all your help and support. I'll be putting
MAP into my training plans again next season."
Cherie Gruenfeld
Ironman World Champion (age group 60-64)
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| MAP and Australian Luke Bell |
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"I just wish to thank you for the MAP. I
have
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Ironman Hawaii and for the coming season in
Australia."
Luke Bell
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| Motocross Champion Uses MAP |
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"Motocross is a demanding sport. It takes
strength, both physically and mentally, to make a
champion. And I always have to make sure I perform
at my best. "MAP has become part of my
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compete at an elite level."
Chad Reed
2004 AMA SUPERCROSS CHAMPION
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| A very tough day in Kona . . . |
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"Well, MAP got me thru a very tough day in
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Mike Reilly
"The Voice of Ironman"
V.P. Major Account Sales
The Active Network, Inc. 1020 Prospect St.
Suite 250 La Jolla, CA 92037 800 417-7223
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Olympic Secrets: The Cause and Treatment of Achilles Tendon, Shin Splint, and Plantar Fascia Injuries |
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By Dr. David Pascal
(Dr Pascal is one of the foremost chiropractic
physicians in all of sports medicine.)
Achilles Tendonitis, Shin Splints, Plantar Fascitis --
these hard-to-treat, often career-ending injuries
strike fear in the heart of many an athlete. In this
article, you will discover how and why a little-known
and often overlooked muscle, the soleus, is the
hidden cause behind these debilitating injuries.
Injury to the soleus muscle is the primary cause
behind the majority of Achilles tendon, shin splint,
and plantar fascia injuries. Perhaps no other muscle
in the body has a more global effect on athletic
performance.
The Soleus Cascade
The soleus is the small hand-shaped muscle
behind
the large calf (gastrocnemius) muscle. Most athletes
will only stretch 15-30 seconds -- long enough for
the calf to loosen, but not long enough for the soleus
to relax as well.
Over time, the soleus muscle shortens, leading to
microscopic tearing and the formation of scar tissue.
This in turn pulls on the deep flexor muscles of the
foot, which run down the inside of the leg behind the
tibia bone and in front of the Achilles tendon, then
behind the ankle bone and attach on the bottom of
the foot.
The deep flexor muscles will then shorten and also
form scar tissue. With the soleus and the deep
flexors shortened and forming scar tissue, a
tremendous load is placed on the . . .
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