Has anyone ever used an electric muscle stimulator? I have a particularly stubborn muscle (piriformis)that while responding to therapeutic messages has not completely “heeled”. The issue is that the muscle is having a hard time relaxing or returning to…

http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/weird/100-Year-Old-Man-Completes-Marathon-131971733.html

Wow… what a crazy 4 weeks!

So, like a dumbass… I pulled off the double: Ironman into a backup marathon… you know, because 140.6 just wanted enough in 3ish weeks!

In typical Tim fashion, my lead up to IMWI was filled with tons of drama! I was e…

Did the Columbus Marathon yesterday.

I had a goal of just beating 5 hours (I did 5:04 last year)
I had a stretch goal to beat 4:21 (which is my PR from 10 years ago)

Start of the race was good first couple miles were in 10:30 range which was a little…

Ran a half Marathon today, KV Challenge, Lots of head wind, and cool starting out…overall had a great run and a fun time..1:38…

I am a large athlete (6’3, 230lbs) with a 48″ chest and broad shoulders. I have tried aero bars but never felt comfortable or stable on them. Does anyone have any suggestions for brand or fit?

Thanks

I woke up with a bit of a headache, which is usually a sign of dehydration…although I thought I was hyrdated the day before the race. I threw down breakfast and tried to get extra H2O.

The first few miles felt great but fast. My Garmin was giving m…

If you would like to read it. its posted here:

http://aleckalleckson.wordpress.com/2011/10/15/2011-ironman-world-championships/

I need some advice from you more seasoned athletes.

The Austin HIM, my first of this distance, is now nine days away. I did my last planned long workouts this past weekend (two weeks out). Directly following that, on Tuesday, I became ill w/ a col…

I recently got a computrainer. When I try to set up the calibration, I smell burnt rubber & my tire is hot!!! If I loosen the wheel so it is not so tight, it doesn’t register that I’m pedalling! HELP!!!