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Re: Stretching for Running

Brian - Triharder — Fri, 27 May 2011 06:11:46 -0000

Hi Josh, thanks for the comment.

I haven't necessarily had "problems" but I've definitely always felt better
if I've stretched and thoroughly warmed up before a workout. The problems
come on more long term when you're training more heavily and/or regularly
and the inflexibility leads to pain in the form of tendonitis, cramps or
sprains.

Try doing some active stretching before a couple runs and let me know how it
goes!

Re: Stretching for Running

Josh — Wed, 25 May 2011 15:25:15 -0000

My workout currently includes:
-warm up: walk to the gym (0.5 mi)
-run for 40 min at such a pace to keep heart rate at 155 BPM
-cool down: light jog for 10 min
-cool down stretch: yoga for 15 min, focusing on ankles, back, shoulders, thighs

As you can see, I do not stretch before the workout. Have you ever had problems with not stretching before the workout?

Re: 7 Social Networking Sites for Runners

Brian - Triharder — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 14:07:51 -0000

Thanks for the suggestion Louiscacaret! Have a good one

Re: 7 Social Networking Sites for Runners

Louiscacaret — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 07:41:57 -0000

I recommend also another great site for runners : http://e-runners.com/. Especially if you have a garmin or nikeplus.

Re: Conrad Stoltz Xterra Champion Interview

Hypnosis gold coast — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 04:14:05 -0000

ST: With Macca's Ironman title, the ITU crown of Javier Gomez, the XTERRA Worlds of Conrad Stoltz, Jodie Swallow's 70.3 title and Lisa Norden's Sprint Worlds - your athletes pretty much grabbed what was there to grab. Bobby: In a way it was almost like ...

Re: Interview with Gavin Noble – TT Series

Susan — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:56:26 -0000

"Do everything sooner." SUCH good advice!!

Re: Avia Avi-Bolt Shoe Review

marie — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 12:10:52 -0000

Just got a pair and love them but wondering why the right shoe feels so much different in the arch area sorta like there is nothing there where as the left foot I can feel the rocking arch , makes me go hummmmmmmmmmmm

Re: Conrad Stoltz Xterra Champion Interview

josefstoltz — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 07:58:17 -0000

Hello Conrad. Lees meer oor Stoltz. Gaan in op Google Stoltz/stols book.

Re: 7 Social Networking Sites for Runners

notorias — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:32:36 -0000

No problem! I was looking actually checking out the other sites... If you know of anyone who has actually used rundate.com I would be curious to hear about it haha!

Re: 7 Social Networking Sites for Runners

Brian - Triharder — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:52:47 -0000

Hey, cool thanks for adding these! I've heard of athlinks but not the others. I'll check them out :)

Re: 7 Social Networking Sites for Runners

notorias — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:24:37 -0000

I think there are some other praiseworthy sites that this post failed to mention... http://www.dailymile.com http://www.athlinks.com http://www.racevine.com

Re: Conrad Stoltz Xterra Champion Interview

Matt Bell — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:34:11 -0000

Conrad, Excellent interview with out any BS. It's a great reminder for me, an avergage Joe, to just remember it's a sport and its about having fun. I get caught up in training hard and getting very nervous, only to be reminded by one of the best in the world too chill and realize we are not solving world hunger....
I've really enjoyed checking your blog and it's great to have a world class athlete that has so much class to go with it. Good Luck on your racing career! Even though you are not a BIG fan of Snowbasin, It's always a pleasure to see you grind it out when your here!

Re: Conrad Stoltz Xterra Champion Interview

conradstoltz — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:17:16 -0000

Howzit Bradley. Normally even 2nd would have been a disappointment, but the 2nd half of the season was really rough on me. I cut my foot badly in the shallow water before the swim start of XTERRA Richmond, but raced on it (and won), but the foot got infected and I had to get $45 000's worth surgery, 3 days in hospital and a slow road back to recovery. When I started training again toward USA Champs and Worlds, I started getting all kind of running injuries and very little time.

So in hindsight, just the fact that I could race the 2nd half of the season is good. Most athletes wouldnt have. Read about it here: http://www.conradstoltz.com/wh...
http://www.conradstoltz.com/2n...

Re: Conrad Stoltz Xterra Champion Interview

Bradley — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:46:39 -0000

Great interview! Congrats at placing 5th at The World Champs Conrad!! You happy with how it went?

Re: My Top Mistakes as a Newbie Triathlete

Greg — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:55:26 -0000

Great post! I can definitely identify with some of these mistakes. But hey, if you didn't have any mistakes, than what would you be able to focus on for improvement the next race! ;o)

Re: K-Swiss K-Ona Shoe Review

ryan mckay — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:18:32 -0000

I've done many races with these, including the Singapore 70.3, numerous Olympic distance Tris, and several half marathons. Also do track training with them. Can hands down say the most amazing shoe I've ever run/raced in. Super light, ultra comfortable(I don't wear socks with them even when training). They also have the best ventilation of any shoe I've raced in - making them the best race kicks for hot, humid Asia conditions. They perform and look incredible - go and get yourself a pair you won't look back..
Ryan

Re: Support Athletes for a Cure

Brian — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 07:54:26 -0000

Yes, as soon as I have a race lined up with a good couple months time in advance I will definitely hold a huge fundraiser. So probably towards the end of the year. I'll need all the help I can get so keep an eye out for it!

Re: Triharder News August 2009

Brian — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 07:52:12 -0000

The questions section will be up soon hopefully :) I've been concentrating on expanding the resources section as well as writing as much as possible. Lots of great stuff coming up!

Re: Support Athletes for a Cure

kp — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 04:18:35 -0000

Will you be holding a fundraiser for this program anytime?

Re: Triharder News August 2009

Max — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:45:54 -0000

Can't wait for #'s 6 and 8. Craig's insight was great, interested to see what Stoltz recommends. When will the questions section be up?

Re: Avia Avi-Bolt Shoe Review

JS — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 08:16:36 -0000

Hi,

Loved the review and wished to get the shoes. Where can I get the shoes in Singapore? Pricing?

Re: Avia Avi-Bolt Shoe Review

Cher Hui — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 14:23:01 -0000

Where will i be able to get one of those? What is the price range of this shoe?

Re: Meet Craig Alexander

PAKA — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 05:36:48 -0000

Great! Thanks for the interesting article!

Re: Avia Avi-Bolt Shoe Review

Kevin — Fri, 29 May 2009 13:53:15 -0000

I raced a 60% trail course in the BOLT II's and had no issues with traction, an amazing ride the whole way. They are amazing for training (especailly bricks) and racing alike!

Re: Avia Avi-Bolt Shoe Review

Tom — Fri, 29 May 2009 13:03:34 -0000

Hi,

Love these shoes and your article is psot on!

The new Avia Bolts II look simply amazing, need to get my hands on those very soon.

Tom