Frozen 5K Run or Walk is next Saturday December 8th at 10am in Laconia, NH. Proceeds go to benefit the LNH Children’s Christmas Auction. It is put on by Myles Chase of MC Cycle and he has some help from some race veterans who typically do slightly bigger races(think Timberman and Mooseman). We did the race last year and it was really fun and had hot chocolate and live music at the finish line. There was even a costume contest last year and I am expecting that Amber is going to win it this year(definitely the costume contest maybe the race). Come out and join us to make this a holiday tradition!
While you're registering for this race, why not also register for the Winter Wild Championships which you can do here? Look we just helped you plan out your winter race season. You're welcome:)
Once a runner, now a father. Danny takes on the world of parenting. Miles of trials, trials of miles or more like trials by diapers. Stay tuned!
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Monday, November 26, 2012
Win a Two Night Stay at Mount Washington Hotel!
The Winter Wild Championships will again be held at Bretton Woods on March 15, 2014. This year, in addition to the typical raffle prizes well known to all Winter Wild participants, the Omni Resort has generously donated two nights at the Mount Washington Hotel.
That's right. For $45 you get to experience a really fun race, get a lift ticket to downhill ski the rest of the day at Bretton Woods, and will be entered into the running for this pretty grand, grand prize.
Right now you can register for the race here.
That's right. For $45 you get to experience a really fun race, get a lift ticket to downhill ski the rest of the day at Bretton Woods, and will be entered into the running for this pretty grand, grand prize.
Right now you can register for the race here.
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Don't Be a Kitten Killer!
I once heard that for every purchase you make online, one
kitten is slaughtered. Now of course this doesn't need that you shouldn't do
any shopping online(this would lead to an influx of cats and who really likes
cats anyway?) but rather should do so judiciously. For instance, in the market
for a mail-order bride? I doubt there are many better avenues to purchase one
than online. However, there are many things that should and can be bought
locally.
Fruits and Vegetables-regardless
on where you stand on global warming(you know there is a chance that ALL of the scientists in the world are wrong), locally
grown fruits and vegetables are HEALTHIER for you. This is due to the simple
fact that they don’t have to travel as far to reach you which means they have
likely retained more of their nutrients. Also if the farmers are local, you are more
likely to ensure that what you are consuming is GMO and pesticide-free.
Bikes-I once
thought it was a good idea to buy a bike online until it arrived with two
different sized wheels, a frame too small for the shortest of Snow White’s
friends, and a frame color so bright that it even made Ryan Kelly cringe. It is
really easy to find deals on the web for bikes but unfortunately they mostly
result in bad deals. A better option? Head up to MC Cycle and Sport in Laconia and talk with Myles Chase the owner
and a fellow ultrarunner. He can fit a bike to you (rather than try to fit you
to a bike) that works for your body and price range. Plus, who does the maintenance for a bike
bought online?
Running Shoes-
For course you can buy shoes online, and I do advise you to if you have a
favorite shoe that you know works perfectly.
In fact, buy several just in case they stop making them the way you like
them(curse you Nike Lunaracer II). However, if you’re unclear on what shoe is
best for you or if you have had an injury that results in a changing of your
running gait/mileage, there is no better place than Runner’s Alley in Manchester or Nashua. Their staff is comprised of
actual runners and all seem really knowledgeable and have never steered me
wrong(other than to suggest that I would look good wearing running shorts in
public).
Yoga-Now this one
should be obvious but I don’t know how many of my patients have said, oh I do do yoga, I have a video. They
then demonstrate the most hideous downward dog pose you can image, putting
strain on exactly the joints they should be off-loading. I have absolutely no
problem with yoga videos once you have been instructed upon your form and
technique in a class. For your body’s sake, it is worth the investment to have
a good yoga instructor go through and monitor your form. As I mentioned previously, my two favorite yoga
studios are Living Yoga and Quest and while different in type of
yoga practiced are very similar in their fastidiousness for correct form. The
same notion applies to Cross Fit, Pilates, Tai Chi, karate etc. Make sure you
get someone to look at your form before you go and do it on your own.
Rehabilitation-
Do not, I repeat do not, go online and buy yourself a product that claims to
fix your plantar fasciitis, low back pain, neck pain or any other sort of
injury that you may have sustained from likely running, biking or swimming too
long or fast with too little training. A HUGE population of people that
self-diagnose themselves do so incorrectly which means that you could be buying
something that can actually make things worse… Get yourself checked out.
Whether you see Dr. O’Connor at ConcordOrthopedics, Amber at the Center for Sports Medicine, or Brett Copeland at Performance Health you can rest assured that you’re in the hands of a health care
professional who is also an athlete. You can bring in your products that you
purchased at 3 am on the Shopping Channel and they can throw them out for you.
Fun- Some will
argue that you can buy fun online, in the form of television shows or games or
with social media. Obviously, I am doing just that as I write this blog up. But
I’m also dressed in my hiking gear waiting for my ever-late cousin to
show up so we can climb Lafayette. That is what online should be used for: the
moments between the fun activities, rather than the fun activities themselves.
So put down your kindle, close your laptop or shut off your smart phone and go
outside and explore, enjoy and have some fun. No seriously. Do it now. That way
you can be healthy, happy and maybe even save a few kitten’s lives by not
making some impulsive online shopping choices.
See you out there.
And see Amber this Sunday at IRONMAN ARIZONA 7am Pacific Time and track her here.
PS
We did finally make it up Lafayette and almost down before dark. Here's a picture of me on the Franconia Ridge.
PS
We did finally make it up Lafayette and almost down before dark. Here's a picture of me on the Franconia Ridge.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Yoga Studios in Concord
While Amber has been training hard for Ironman Arizona, I have been getting my fill of yoga. As I mentioned before, Concord is an amazing place to train and yoga is a great way to improve your flexibility and balance while helping you to recover. The key is to find the right fit for you. Below are the studios in Concord, almost all of which offer a free first time session. That way you can try one out and see which works best for you. I've starred the two that I like best for my particular body type.
*Living Yoga NH*
120 North Main Street Concord, NH 03301
(603) 226-9642
Sharing Yoga
3 Pleasant St, Concord, NH 03301
603.630.5576
Bikram Yoga
254 N State St, Unit A, Concord, NH 03301
603-415-9642
*QUEST YOGA*
2 1/2 Beacon St Suite 265 Concord, NH 03301
(603) 608-7590
At Om
40 North Main Street, Concord NH 03301
(603) 545.7380
Yoga at the Center for Health Promotion
49 South Main Street Concord, NH 03301
(603) 230-7300
Yoga at the YMCA
15 North State St. Concord, NH 03301
603.228.9622
The Yoga Center
28 S Main St Concord, NH 03301
603-226-0680
Follow Amber this weekend as she races against some of the World's best at Ironman Arizona at ironman.com.
*Living Yoga NH*
120 North Main Street Concord, NH 03301
(603) 226-9642
Sharing Yoga
3 Pleasant St, Concord, NH 03301
603.630.5576
Bikram Yoga
254 N State St, Unit A, Concord, NH 03301
603-415-9642
*QUEST YOGA*
2 1/2 Beacon St Suite 265 Concord, NH 03301
(603) 608-7590
At Om
40 North Main Street, Concord NH 03301
(603) 545.7380
Yoga at the Center for Health Promotion
49 South Main Street Concord, NH 03301
(603) 230-7300
Yoga at the YMCA
15 North State St. Concord, NH 03301
603.228.9622
The Yoga Center
28 S Main St Concord, NH 03301
603-226-0680
Follow Amber this weekend as she races against some of the World's best at Ironman Arizona at ironman.com.
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Ironman Arizona 2013-Pro Females
Amber has one more weekend prior to heading out to Tempe Arizone to compete in the 2012 Ironman Arizona. If you recall from last year, Amber had an amazing race. I am not expecting anything less this time around. Based on her solid performances at Poconos and Miami both which involved zero tapering, Amber looks primed for a stellar performance. As always you can follow her at ironman.com.
Last year's race was stacked and this year promises to be just as competitive.
Here's the start list for IM Arizona 2012:
Cave Leanda
Corbin ,Linsey
Kessler, Meredith
Williamson, Kelly
Gross, Sara
Piampiano, Sarah
LaMacchia, Leslie
Smith, Jessica
Homo, Malaika
Shutt, Beth
Schwabenbauer, Kim
Lie, Kristin
Lewis, Cindy
Abraham, Corinne
Wernick, Charisa
van der merwe, Natasha
Bromme, Uli
Young, Erin
Gordon, Jacqui
Weerd, Mirjam
Pekerman, Nina
Morrison, Janelle
Kozulina, Tamara
Deim, Trish
Ferreira, Amber
Vaidyanathan, Anu
Mannweiler, Kathrin
Talk about stacked! And speaking of stacked, the boys at aR are going for a three-peat at the RI 6 Hour Relay down in Warwick, RI. This year's team doesn't have any studs like Judson Cake, but everyone is solid and could just pull off that elusive 23rd lap: 1)Eric Williams 2)Brian Lavoie 3)Sean Snow 4)Yourself Truly 5)J Massa 6)Rich Lavers
That's this Sunday and should be fun...
Last year's race was stacked and this year promises to be just as competitive.
Here's the start list for IM Arizona 2012:
Cave Leanda
Corbin ,Linsey
Kessler, Meredith
Williamson, Kelly
Gross, Sara
Piampiano, Sarah
LaMacchia, Leslie
Smith, Jessica
Homo, Malaika
Shutt, Beth
Schwabenbauer, Kim
Lie, Kristin
Lewis, Cindy
Abraham, Corinne
Wernick, Charisa
van der merwe, Natasha
Bromme, Uli
Young, Erin
Gordon, Jacqui
Weerd, Mirjam
Pekerman, Nina
Morrison, Janelle
Kozulina, Tamara
Deim, Trish
Ferreira, Amber
Vaidyanathan, Anu
Mannweiler, Kathrin
Talk about stacked! And speaking of stacked, the boys at aR are going for a three-peat at the RI 6 Hour Relay down in Warwick, RI. This year's team doesn't have any studs like Judson Cake, but everyone is solid and could just pull off that elusive 23rd lap: 1)Eric Williams 2)Brian Lavoie 3)Sean Snow 4)Yourself Truly 5)J Massa 6)Rich Lavers
That's this Sunday and should be fun...
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