How You Train Makes the Difference!!!!!: October 29 Weekend update

Big D

RESULTS:

CONGRATULATIONS to Duane Newton on his completion of the SOMA quarterman yesterday. In 95 degree weather it took him 7:26:17 minutes to complete the race. A tremenodus victory for a man who tips the scales at 389lbs!! This was his 5th race of the year and the longest distance for him in his triathlon career. Duane serves as a true inspiration to all triathletes through his committment and perserverance to the sport. For thos of you who aren't familiar with his story, check out his blog, which can be found in the athlete blogger section on this page. Way to go BIG D!!!

WEEKEND RUN AND RIDE UPDATE:

The weekend ride and run got off to a slow start. The weather Saturday morning was questionable and I know several of you notified me that you had other commitments. Sundays was perfect running weather and thanks to Leslie and Jon for joining me. A number of you have asked for these runs so we expect to see more participation in the weeks that follow. Check this site for updates on start times and locations.

WELCOME

MHM welcomes Troy Green (Coach ST) from K.C. Missouri, Shelley Fedderson (Coach Pete) Rawlings, Wyoming and Bill Kahn, (Coach Pete) River Forrest, IL. Co to our team.

UPCOMING RACES:

On November 11th, Cody Hanson, (Santa Fe, New Mexico) will tackle the Silverman Ironman in Las Vegas, Nv.. On the same day, Ross Hauser (Oak Park, Il), David Reed, (Castle Pines, Co.) and Shawn Powers (Co.) compete in the Miami Man Half Ironman. Marion Hauser (Oak Park, Il) will compete in the Miami Man as part of a relay team. Good Luck to all.

RUNNING:

For her birthday this year, I gave Kathy a one on one running lesson with legendary coach Bobby Mcgee out of Boulder. Pretty darn romantic guy, aren't I? On Friday we met with Bobby for 1.5 hours and were absolutely amazed at the amount of knowledge this man has with regards to running. Running has never been Kathy's strongest leg of triathlons. I was convinced that there were two things holding her back 1.) Her belief that she isn't a fast runner 2.) Technique. Bobby tested Kathy for muscle imbalances and provided her with functional strength exercises which will assist her in those areas. He then worked with her on form, specifically, hand position and movement, body positioning and proper foot strike. He also gave her several small drills to incorporate at the beginning of her runs to activate her muscles.

At the end one session he had made incredible improvements in her form and her mental outlook on her running abilities. Look for more information on this topic in the the near future.

Bobby shows Kathy the Hamstring Activator