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- Ironman Florida Race Report 2011: Part 2: the bike on 26th November'11
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Tag Archives: Recovery
recovery is very important
Just back from our vacation in the Dominican Republic, getting caught up on business stuff and blog posts 🙂 While away I am reminded of the importance of recovery…of stepping out of each day…and stepping off the often frantic, spinning planet of … Continue reading
Why are muscles stiff after overexertion exercise
As IÂ felt my quads slowly stiffen up the next day from the running test last week, I was reminded that no-one _really_ knows why that happens, or indeed what it is…and one of my Iron Buddies asked me yesterday about … Continue reading
Posted in Dad's Blog Posts, Exercise, Recovery, strength training
Tagged Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness, DOMS, Recovery, stiff muscles
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End of season immunity system strain
I was reminded this morning by Iron Buddy Anne Boone, that during heavy training, and at the end of the season, and particularly after an Ironman outing, that the immune system has been strained, and can open the body to … Continue reading
Posted in Dad's Blog Posts, Ironman, Nutrition, Recovery
Tagged immunity system, ironman, ironman blog, Recovery
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2 beers…too many?
Following up with my recent alcohol-containment-initiative, IÂ kept it to 2 beers at the local pub tonight…Saturday night after-all…they have 2 glass sizes…14 and 20 oz. I always select the 14 oz. size, not so much for moderation but so that … Continue reading
Posted in Dad's Blog Posts, Nutrition
Tagged alcohol, ironman, ironman blog, Recovery, Triathlon
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Alcohol and Diet
Alcohol is a diet killer that’s for sure.  As a reminder for _each_ drink, in round numbers: Beer (12oz):               150 calories         (16oz pint):        200 calories Light beer (12oz):      100 calories          * best diet choice…tastes so lousy I can’t drink more than … Continue reading
Posted in Dad's Blog Posts, Nutrition, Recovery
Tagged alcohol diet, ironman, ironman blog, ironman nutrition, Nutrition, Recovery
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After Ironman Recovery and Off-season Nutrition
Having just completed Ironman Florida for the 4th time…in a row…geez…hard to believe 🙂 …I’m now turning my attention to recovery and nutrition. Burning 10-15,000 exercise calories a week allows for quite a range of eating and drinking options….that’s 3-4 … Continue reading
Posted in Dad's Blog Posts, Ironman, Ironman Florida, Recovery, Triathlon
Tagged ironman, ironman nutrition, ironman recovery, ironman weight, Nutrition, Recovery
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