In past posts, I have discussed sports and recreational activities other than swimming, running and biking that I and my family engage in. Another activity that we enjoy is camping. We had the opportunity to camp out during the “Tour of Oregon” bicycle tour. We also have camped out with CANUSA in the Canadian Rockies,…
Continue readingMany of my friends tend to gain weight in the winter. They race less. They do not worry how they look in a bathing suit. And they eat more when they are cold. Here are some half dozen strategies I plan on following so that I can be in top form next year: Eat a…
Continue readingWhen the temperatures are warm outside, it is easy to get in and get your yardage. But when it is cold, courage and an ability to fight off hypothermia are required. Several strategies that have worked for me include: Long sleeved wetsuit Shirts on under wet suit Double capping or wearing a thick, neoprene cap…
Continue readingToday is Halloween. At the traditional Madeira School Halloween Parade, my daughter dressed up as a college sports professor who was shot in the leg by a student who did not listen to the archery instructor’s safety instructions. While the teacher and the student both recovered, the serious message here is to LISTEN TO THE…
Continue readingEvery year, more than 3.5 million children ages 14 and over receive medical treatment for sport-related injuries including falls, collisions, concussions, heat illness and overexertion, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. And more than 775,000 are treated in emergency rooms, reports the American College of Sports Medicine. What can be done to reduce…
Continue readingJAMA (The Journal of the American Medical Association) is one of the world’s preeminent, peer-reviewed medical science periodicals. A study by Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center, in Seattle, Washington, looked at the “Effectiveness of bicycle safety helmets in preventing head injuries.” JAMA published the work of D. C. Thompson, F. P. Rivara and R.…
Continue readingTriathlonTrialLawyer Doug Landau suggests there are several indicators to look for when selecting a Sports Medicine specialist. Sports medicine is not a certified medical specialty. You will not find a “Board Certified Sports Medicine Doctor” or “Board Certified Team Physician.” However doctors who have completed a CAQ (Certificate of Advanced Educational Specialization) are recognized by…
Continue readingTriathlonTrialLawyer Doug Landau’s doctor ordered a thallium stress test after recent difficulties breathing. The purpose of this procedure was to determine whether exercise causes a decreased blood flow to the heart muscle. If so, the doctors can determine whether the blood flow improves with rest. The testing also looks for disturbances in heart rhythm which…
Continue readingDate:Sunday, November 09, 2008 at 8:00 AM Venue:Rock Creek Park Address:Race begins between the FitzGerald Tennis Center and Carter Barron Amphitheatre, Washington, DC 20008 Brief Description: The 5K Race for Justice begins promptly at 8 am. Food and water will be available to participants before and after the race. Prizes will be awarded for: first…
Continue readingRebekah Keat, the Australian Ironman champion, and triathlete Mike Vine are joined by pro cyclist Amber Neben, in their lawsuit alleging tainted Hammer Nutrition supplements caused positive tests. Hammer President calls the lawsuit “baseless” and is contemplating a suit for libel and slander. As reported in Triathlete Magazine, the case, filed this February, against Hammer…
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