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Greetings,
Spring is here and the season is nearly on. This
week: Some Q and A from the “Man” Dave Scott;
Ironman Luis Alvarez on high altitude training; Are
naps a part of your daily training? Could lead be
slowing you down?
Have a
great week.
- D.I. Minkoff, M.D.
| Mountain Training for Triathlon |
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FROM THE DESK OF LUIS ALVAREZI have
personally had the experience that after a long training
season for triathlon, body and mind are worn-out. All
one wants is to forget about all this for several
months.
This usually happens at the end of year, when
holidays are the excuse. To try to re-adapt oneself
physically and mentally becomes difficult.
Something I have experienced during the last years,
that has given me good results, is high altitude
training in the mountains.
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| Winner at WVU Hospitals Sprint, Splash, 'n Spin Triathlon |
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Dear MAP,
I continue to use MAP for training and racing. I
truly feel the difference in my workouts.
In 2006, I set my personal best in all but one of my
races. This is a testament to my ability to recover and
race like never before with the MAP.
I have set my goals higher for 2007 and I know
MAP will help me to achieve those goals
Thanks! - Bill U.
Winner at WVU Hospitals Sprint, Splash, 'n Spin
Triathlon (age group 40-44)
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| Could you make a daily nap a part of your day? |
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Recent research shows that a midday catnap can
reduce the risk of heart problems. In a study of 23,681
people for six years, found that those who napped for
a half an hour at least three times a week had a 37%
lower risk of dying from a heart attack compared to
those who did not nap. Most of the subjects were in
their 50’s.
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| Are you getting over leaded? |
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Except for those with a “lead foot,” i.e. someone
driving too fast, lead usually means slow. “Get the
lead out” equals hurry up and move faster.
Lead is dense, dull, heavy, and even x- rays can't get
through it.
It's not the heaviest metal, but nevertheless its pretty
dense stuff.
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Q and A with Dave Scott |
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Dave will answer any question regarding any aspect
of training or nutrition. Please write to
DaveScott@BodyHealth.com.
Dear Dave,
I am an experienced triathlete in my 50’s. I used to be
a pretty good runner (10K PR 36:30 15 years ago). For
the last five years I have not been able to really train
very well for the run.
I can swim really well and my ride is strong. But if I try
to do intervals to increase by run speed I nearly
always get injured. I am able to lope along at 10-11
minute miles for 20 or so miles per week. But that is
not getting me faster or fitter. I have tried the elliptical
trainer with some success.
Do you have any suggestions for what I should do? I
keep straining my calves when I try to pick up the
speed. I stretch a 3-4 days a week and get a massage
weekly. I do a set of 100 squats about twice a week.
Thanks a lot,
Joe G from Nashville
Dear Joe,
1. First off, drop the 100 squats 2 times per week. I
like the squat exercise, but you need to vary the
movement pattern and foot placement. My suggestion
is . . .
Read the rest . . .
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