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Date: 2008-12-09 11:15:48
Name: Daryl
Whenever I hit the winter/offseason blahs. I look to the PRE - Steve Prefontaine! There is a wealth of inspirado out there! I'm even rockin' a Prefontaine Stache!!
http://www.gopre.com/store/giftposter.html
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Motivation Vacuum
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Date: 2008-12-08 10:49:10
Name: Dani
Come and run the Xterra Thrill in the Hills 1/2 marathon with me, Tat and the Suobs! It's not until 2/28, but that's better than nothing!
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Motivation Vacuum
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Date: 2008-12-05 09:47:06
Name: Sarah
I have access to SAS, SPSS and STATA at work, yet have resisted the urge to upload my workout logs to 'play.' But I'm glad to hear someone else has the inclination!
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Thoughts on Workout Data
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Date: 2008-11-14 10:50:17
Name: specialist
Your seat should probably go up and not down with shorter cranks.
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Switched to 165mm Cranks
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Date: 2008-09-05 09:41:52
Name: bill
joe, i know where you can get some secret swim coaching. it'll involve some secret LA Fitness trips or somethign...
bill
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Returning to Structure: Blogger vs. Blogger @ Ironman Florida 2008
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Date: 2008-09-04 09:40:41
Name: Peter
I feel that way after every workout!
Seriously, I am in Atlanta next week, staying near the World Congress thingy, and want to know if there is a pool nearby for a workout or two? Georgia Tech possibly?
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Post-Ironman Melancholy
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Date: 2008-09-04 08:49:19
Name: Kelly
You have AIDS ! (After Ironman Depression Syndrome) at least that is what Matt calls it. I have had it for 2 years now, thus my inability to get motivated to race (i mean train) again. But you do them every year. Do you get this down after IMFL ? Hope you cheer up soon.
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Post-Ironman Melancholy
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Date: 2008-09-04 07:06:58
Name: Nat
You better get over your sad self cause Kindzia is talking a Joe smack down . . .
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Post-Ironman Melancholy
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Date: 2008-08-30 21:38:41
Name: Stew
Hammer it! I vote for a super blow-up 10 miles from the end of the bike but breaking that 5:00 bike time, the best learning experience you could ask.. and we all know you can run through pain.
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Ironman Louisville 2008 Race Plan
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Date: 2008-08-30 19:45:00
Name: kate parker
Have a great race tomorrow, Joe. Enjoy yourself out there!
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Ironman Louisville 2008 Race Plan
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Date: 2008-08-28 20:32:46
Name: Kate
Thanks for the clarification...I, too, was really confused. Good luck this weekend!!!
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Training Going Into Ironman Louisville 2008
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Date: 2008-08-28 14:32:47
Name: Lou
yeah...you remind of the frat brother who always used to complain about tests "I'm going to flag this..." "I know I didn't pass..." blah, blah, blah...he finished #1 in his class (in the E-School no less)...have a great race, Joe...look forward to following your progress...
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Training Going Into Ironman Louisville 2008
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Date: 2008-08-28 13:59:58
Name: "Amy Kloner"
Go tear it up, Joe!! Have a blast this weekend. I'll be online looking for you! Enjoy the environment, the people, the experience. Soak it up and have a blast. ~amy
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Training Going Into Ironman Louisville 2008
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Date: 2008-08-28 06:31:54
Name: nat
Totally sounds like you know what you are doing. :)
Just kidding. I won't be surprised if --to borrow, Kindzia's metaphor dujour-- knock it out of the park this weekend.
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Training Going Into Ironman Louisville 2008
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Date: 2008-08-28 05:40:06
Name: Stew
Interesting Thought.. The only problem I see is the race could turn into an expensive training day. But you perform well under pressure and lets hope you don't have to run down somebody to podium. Best of luck mate!!
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Training Going Into Ironman Louisville 2008
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Date: 2008-08-19 02:04:09
Name: Hunter
I was about to mention reservatrol but saw that Peter beat me to it. Even if you are avoiding alcohol, you can obtain resveratrol from other sources, such as muscadine grapes (currently available at Kroger and Dekalb farmers market), pomegranate, blueberries, peanuts, and also in supplement form.
Fresh beets are a great source of antioxidants. Sardines in olive oil are a great source of protein, iron and omega fatty acids while being free of the harmful contamination found in some of the larger variety of fish.
From my reading of the health benefits of wine, timing intake in conjunction with meals, especially meals containing red meats, appears to increase the beneficial affects, apparently by interacting with the meat during digestion.
I'm driving up to Louisville to cheer on Danielle, Keith, Bob and Sue. I did not realize you were doing that one, but I'll be cheering for you as well, Joe!
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Paleo Nutrition Rebuild in Progress
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Date: 2008-08-15 22:01:02
Name: Peter
Hmmm...Aside from caloric intake there is another thought about the key to longevity called resveratrol. It's found in my favorite beverage, red wine. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15511128/
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Paleo Nutrition Rebuild in Progress
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Date: 2008-08-14 08:57:17
Name: Joe E
Sir, you should increase your protein intake.
http://joevicandcompany.blogspot.com/2008/08/save-world-eat-rat.html
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Paleo Nutrition Rebuild in Progress
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Date: 2008-08-13 22:44:08
Name: Vanessa
Good entry. I appreciate the thoughtful research you added. You made a lot of very good points.
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Paleo Nutrition Rebuild in Progress
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Date: 2008-05-12 14:41:55
Name: Tatyana
You looked strong out there and we were glad to cheer you on! Way to go. Tat
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Further Reflections on the Gulf Coast Triathlon 2008
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Date: 2008-04-22 22:43:25
Name: spanx
cool stuff!!!
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Ibuprofen and Muscle Mass
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Date: 2008-04-08 11:26:27
Name: Sarah
Hey Joe! Back from my trip, and reading your St A's post is making me all weepy I'm not going to be able to make it (for the second year in a row!). The trip and the stress fracture combined just made it impossible for obvious reasons. Working back slowly from the fracture, things are looking up, trying to find a late season half to shoot for.
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2008 St. Anthony's 30-34AG Pre-Race Participant Analysis
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Date: 2008-04-07 14:29:24
Name: Danielle
I used to pop Alieve like candy until I got an ulcer. I quit taking them and it went away. Now all my allergy meds have A LOT of acetaminophin in them. I can't not take them because I will get a migrane if I don't but I worry about the potential side effects a lot.
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Ibuprofen and Muscle Mass
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Date: 2008-04-06 05:39:25
Name: joel
I knew I wasn't the only one who would dork out with spreedsheets! I can finally prove my wife wrong! Thank you Mr. Reger!
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2008 St. Anthony's 30-34AG Pre-Race Participant Analysis
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Date: 2008-04-05 18:17:21
Name: Joe Reger
I saved you hours of work? And you're going to use that time to train more??? Doh! I guess that backfired!
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2008 St. Anthony's 30-34AG Pre-Race Participant Analysis
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Date: 2008-04-05 17:43:17
Name: Josh
Thanks Joe. I was just wondering the other day when I was looking at results from two years ago if there would be any elites moving back down, but I didn't think of the age groupers who are advancing in age. You saved me hours of work, I guess I'll go train instead...
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2008 St. Anthony's 30-34AG Pre-Race Participant Analysis
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Date: 2008-04-05 15:26:46
Name: Joe Reger
Ooh, Danielle... now you're talkin... so the fam has a list of race numbers and they can report back my AG place and how far ahead the next guy is. I need to do some reading of the USAT rules to make sure this is sportsmanlike conduct but if it's cool I'd be down! (I think that in road racing you're not allowed to have people pass you pacing or race info.) And I think it'd make things more fun for the fam.
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2008 St. Anthony's 30-34AG Pre-Race Participant Analysis
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Date: 2008-04-05 15:23:15
Name: Dani
And here this whole time I was thinking that I was crazy for entering names of chicks in my AG at Athlinks! You're too funny Joe! You could place members of your family in charge of one person each and they could radio you to tell you were they were on the course....just a thought!
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2008 St. Anthony's 30-34AG Pre-Race Participant Analysis
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Date: 2008-03-30 01:10:01
Name: Joe E
No worries uber Joe. I've spent the last 2 days taking care of Vic and the girls. No real reason I can't work out. Just can't get the time. I'm really tired right now. Hoping for a miracle to e honest.
The best to Nat and others. Wish I were there with you.
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Two GooseEggs
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Date: 2008-03-16 05:10:20
Name: Ronald
mmm....did you ever try Sporttracks? It is compatible with a lot of devices (Polar and Garmin). Best of all there is a large community writing plugins, which is covering a lot of nice extra's.
http://www.zonefivesoftware.com/SportTracks/
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Gearage: Garmin Forerunner 305, Polars and WKO+
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Date: 2008-03-15 13:53:41
Name: Z
I have had some difficulties with the G3 that I added to my RS800SD setup, although I think I have those under control now. I would definitely agree that their GPS setup has some kinks in it but is servicable. Otherwise I've been very happy with both my W.I.N.D chest strap and foot pod.
I've been tempted by the Garmins but so far haven't bit. A GPS just isn't good for trail running!
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Gearage: Garmin Forerunner 305, Polars and WKO+
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Date: 2008-03-14 10:54:42
Name: Dylan
I am totally feeling a mini-sense of accomplishment right now for learning how to program my Garmin 305 display on the first day. . . I don't know how to look at my workout history without downloading to my PC yet (and I've heard you can also set it to take automatic mile splits without hitting the lap button)
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Gearage: Garmin Forerunner 305, Polars and WKO+
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Date: 2008-03-11 19:30:00
Name: Joe E
You know, this sounds like a great idea for an internet accessible application.
- Come up with a series of excercises that can be done in a typical cube. Maybe 15 or so different ones.
- Develop web site where person joins and logs in when they start work. Or it could be pre-programmed for specific times of day.
- The person could select various excercises they can perform and the app 'pings' them when it's time to do it.
- The person then does the routine and logs results.
- System keeps track of activity over time and can report total progress, est calories burned etc.
- For those of us who can access the internet, the app could send something to thier phone or PDA.
- It could also be set up so multiple people from a single work location or anywhere in the world can join a group and compete against one another.
Lots of possibilities there.
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On the Clock: Workout Style
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Date: 2008-03-11 17:18:28
Name: Josh
Are you serious. I can't keep up. You win, I give up!! You have lost your mind, you have taken it to far. The insanity has to stop. Slow down, let the slow guy catch up. On a serious note I am glad you are getting creative. There are no excuses, only solutions.
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On the Clock: Workout Style
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Date: 2008-03-11 15:56:44
Name: Hunter
Great idea! I find that without realizing it, I may sit for hours on end without as much as standing up, which means that my body is trained to basically be a "computer chair potato".
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On the Clock: Workout Style
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Date: 2008-02-08 18:21:29
Name: Heather
Hey, I've been there! Only for basal metabolic testing, but still. Kinda cool - am going to get the VO2 tests one day though!
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VO2Max Test: 68.6Run / 63.3Bike
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Date: 2008-01-29 12:47:18
Name: Joe E
I've traded emails with Paul and am joining the streaking. Although I am disappointed. I thought we'd all be naked!!! :)
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Still Streaking
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Date: 2008-01-29 10:20:32
Name: Anonymous
Another "Introspective Moments by Joe Reger" (ala Deep Thoughts by Jack Handey). Seriously, good stuff, and I always appreciate when you put things on "pause" and pop in some introspection based upon past experience. It's helpful for less young folks like me, as it can help shorten the learning curve re: certain aspects/approaches to training. And your thoughts also underscore the fact that "ramping up" is as much about the "art" of doing so as it is the "science."
By the way, speaking of Jack H., this one made me think of Ava...http://www.deepthoughtsbyjackhandey.com/media.asp?file=109
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Quality vs. Quantity
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Date: 2008-01-16 21:56:19
Name: dana
Yep. Intensity is in my training plan this year. However the Active article doesn't address the important role of rest and recovery with those efforts which is also part of my plan. As for my heartrate, it rarely spikes past 160 these days believe it or not. I think this bugs the shit out of the winter base pacers. Deal with it peeps. We're all individuals and need to figure out what works best for our bodies. One size doesn't fit all.
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Intensity and Endurance Balance
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Date: 2008-01-02 20:33:01
Name: Joe Reger
Oh, Bill... you and your logical thinking! You should be a lawyer or something. Paul has moved the bar to 30 min/day while opening the allowed activities. I figure that on off weeks I can phone in a 75 watt ride on the trainer. Plus, I'm pretty realistic that with 2/3 of my life in array (an array of work, family and fitness) I'll likely drop the ball on this competition a good bit sooner than others. But the point is well taken. Rest weeks mean I recover and sometimes that means doing absolutely nothing. How's everything going for you and Sara?
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Kindzia's Consistency Challenge
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Date: 2008-01-02 20:06:11
Name: bill
joe-- sorry, that goat i was going to get you for christmas died. anyhow, does the 1 hr a day challenge conflict with your 3 week on 1 week off mentality? second question -- you ever read racing teh sunset by scott tinley? it's a good quick read that i think you'd appreciate. if not, i've got a copy i'll send you
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Kindzia's Consistency Challenge
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Date: 2008-01-02 17:54:32
Name: Joe Reger
Alright... international... check with Paul through his site for official entry. Just shoot him an email or make a comment on his site. Thanks for reading!
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Kindzia's Consistency Challenge
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Date: 2008-01-02 15:48:40
Name: Anonymous
Hello
I am reading you from Montreal, CA. At 30 minutes a day I would jump into this competition to add an international flavor to this. Let me know it is works
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Kindzia's Consistency Challenge
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Date: 2007-12-18 18:10:10
Name: Danielle
Walk up a big flight of stairs. If your legs burn at the top then you haven't recovered from your last big workout! Taking the stairs at school is how I determine whether or not my taper week has been a sucess!
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How to Measure/Benchmark Recovery?
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Date: 2007-12-18 13:52:20
Name: Dylan
I added an article that gives a very good description of efficient swim technique and some video of Ian Thorpe that really demonstrates what the article says at: http://clearwatertoclearwater.typepad.com/clearwater_to_clearwater/2007/12/swim-technique.html
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Offseason Swimming
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Date: 2007-12-14 17:38:33
Name: Dylan
Joe, I've taken your advice and added my thoughts on hard work vs. genetics to http://clearwatertoclearwater.typepad.com
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Genetic Talent vs. Hard Work
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Date: 2007-12-13 11:17:06
Name: Joe Reger
Excellent food for thought Danielle. Yes, they'd have to knock me out to get at my fibers with a needle! I didn't know that ST fibers are smaller, more compact... very good news and may explain the toothpick phenomenon. Oh, and I did win Mr. Olympia in '82 but I was underage so they didn't quote-unquote recognize my achievement. Thanks again for the great insight... it deserves even more discussion before IM LV! Joe
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Genetic Talent vs. Hard Work
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Date: 2007-12-13 09:11:12
Name: Danielle
VO2 Max is about 60% genetics. If you were a track and field athelete or a 5k runner than your VO2 max would be important. But for an Ironman what is really important is your Steady State VO2- or what percentage of your VO2 that you can hold for prolonged periods of time (like the race) If you have a 60 VO2 Max and I have a 55, but I can hold 85% of mine and you can only hold 70% of yours, than I will have a better chance at beating you because my muscles are getting more oxygenated blood to them, allowing them to contract faster, and in the presence of oxygen pyruvate won't turn into lactic acid (this a good thing)This is why lactate threshold testing is much more appropriate for Ironman athletes.
Type I fibers (slow) are much smaller than Type IIx (fast) so smaller, wirey men typically have a higher percentage of slow twitch fibers. Genetics plays a huge role in this too. Each specific muscle is composed of different fiber types depending on what its role is, so your quads and your chest won't have the same percentages. The only way to have it tested would be to do a muscle biopsy with a BIG needle. Even then you still would have just an estimate based on the particular muscle tested. Given your ability to run 100 miles and the fact that you haven't won Mr. Olympia, I am guessing you are more ST than anything. Training does promote some FT to ST change, and so does weight training. The majority of us are 50/50 and depending on what sports we take up, then we start to see the shift. Elite athletes are people who are born with 90/10 like Alberto Salazar (92% slow twitch!)
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Genetic Talent vs. Hard Work
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Date: 2007-12-04 16:53:03
Name: Dylan
Thanks for the plug. . . it sent my traffic through the roof!
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Dylan Rist Blogging
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Date: 2007-11-17 10:11:41
Name: Anonymous
It is compression clothing. More performance benefits than..
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Torbjorn Sindballe's White Clothing at Ironman Hawaii
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Step Down Knee Issue