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Tape it!
Monday, December 5th, 2011
Sometimes Simple Things Work
by Bob Anderson I know a lot of people are using athletic tape these days. I can hardly run a race where I don't see someone wearing tape. There are several companies that are selling tape made just for athletes. I have been taping for a long time. I have used scotch tape, duct tape and more recently the special Athletic Tape like KT Tape Kinesiology. The main point is that is does work. I put on a piece of tape on my hamstring the last two days. When I feel a little pulling, I put it on. It gives me support and helps me get through a workout or even a race. I have used tape on my achilles Tendon and calfs too.
I felt a little tugging right before running the Ujena 10k race recently in Cabo. I did not have any Athletic tap around so I used duct tape. I taped half way around the hamstring and it worked. There are a lot of different ways to tape and a lot of ideas. For sure do not go all the way around the leg. That can cut the blood flow and cause other issues. So, if you have something bothering you give this a try. But be sure to do it before something really goes bad. There is a point when it is too late for this to be effective. In addition to tape, there are also Hot patches that work. In addition to the support, these patches also brings heat to the area. That increaes blood flow and you want that. Made for people with arthritis but they work for me. Comments and Feedback
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Pace-Up Repeat Miles Track Workout
Monday, December 5th, 2011
I ran a 59:17 10 Miler With This Workout
by Bob Anderson I started doing this workout several years ago and it worked. The best place to do it is on the track. I think the best distance is the mile but you can vary the distance if you want too. When I was ran 59:17 for 10 miles at age 53 (2001) I was doing this type of workout once a week. One of my best Pace-Up Miles ever was when I did five of them in these times: 5:53, 5:46, 5:38, 5:32, 5:23. I would be ready to race after doing these workouts. However, they are very hard to do on your own and you have to work up to it. I got away from doing my Pace-Up Repeat Miles workout but I want to start again. It has been hard for me to get back into mind set to do these. However, I know my times would improve. But there is also the chance of getting injuried too. You don't have to do five. You can do as few as two. I would not recommend doing more than six. I noticed that Kim Smith who placed 5th at the New York City Marathon ran six one mile on the track when getting ready. She ran them all right around five minutes. Give the Pace Up Miles workout a try but just start with two. Be sure the second one is faster than the first. Comments and Feedback
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