It's What We Do

Some interesting links and news today. First is the video on butt issues. Seems that we multi-sport athletes are victims (of our own design) of muscle imbalance in the glutenal region. In my case that translates specifically to the piriformis, the small horizontal muscle that regulates lateral movement of the hips. This imbalance affects our endurance as often the major muscles will tire and ask the minor muscles to do some, or all, of the hard work once the infamous fatigue factor has joined the party. Outside of deep tissue massage, the best options are stretching, foam roller treatments, ice, and strengthening exercises. I was counseled by a coach last week in Kona to take these two simple steps:

1) Get a professional diagnosis, and then,
2) Increase the strength of the major muscles while, stretching the minor ones.

This video shows four easy and effective stretches you can do at home to get "a triathlete's butt". Hey I want one of those.

Second piece is on the (advanced) use of our old friend the foam roller. This is more for ITB but can be used for many other muscles and fascia as well.

Third is a call to help. Your support is just a click away. This is "our" guy: Michael Leader - ACT

Lastly is advance news of our local showing of the Race Across the Sky, the Leadville 100. I have seen the trailer and it looks like a killer doc, so put this date on your calendar, and join us for an evening of off-road cinema fun at the Bainbridge Pavilion November 4th at 8pm. We will have a mini-expo in the lobby from 6-8 as well. Details to follow.



All for now. Stretch, roll, help and enjoy.

It's what we do.