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Re: Planning for 2009 (Step 1): Winter Cross-Training

Dr David Black — Thu, 14 May 2009 20:36:51 -0000

Have your chiropractor check you out as well as doing exercises.
Your spine needs to be properly aligned for them to work.!
Dr.David Black
www.blackchiropractic.com.au

Re: Planning for 2009 (Step 1): Winter Cross-Training

Mike Martin — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 15:58:37 -0000

Debatable. I love motocross and prefer dirt bikes on most days. In the snow though, quads are a blast!

Re: Planning for 2009 (Step 1): Winter Cross-Training

Dana Sevenson — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 09:30:12 -0000

QUADS RULE!

Re: Planning for 2009 (Step 1): Winter Cross-Training

Mike Martin — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:18:24 -0000

Hey Jason! I'm really flattered that you enjoyed the site. I really enjoy your site, and you magazine it has a ton of really great content, and the east coast focus is really cool. Be sure to check back for more content, or subscribe to the RSS Feed. Thanks a lot for your comment, and the well wishes. Keep up the great work on your site/magazine as well!. Just a quick question, however, why aren't any of the newer issues online? The PDF downloads used to be really cool.

Re: Planning for 2009 (Step 1): Winter Cross-Training

Mike Martin — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:12:53 -0000

Wow Cori, i guess I never realized how serious your leg injuries were. Its great that you can get back on the bike (inside at least), cycling is a great way to stay in shape. I have heard a lot of bad things about PT, it seems to be very vigorous and sometimes painful, but I suppose it is a necessary step. As far as diet goes, while I like to stay in shape, i eat a ton of food. Lots of fruits, veggies, grains, and meats. I'm not sure how well I would be able to deal with a depleted diet. I hope your situation improves, keep at the PT and the cycling and before long you'll be back to normal. Have they given you a date yet on when you will be able to ride mx again?

Re: Planning for 2009 (Step 1): Winter Cross-Training

Cori — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 22:15:23 -0000

With all of the complications from my broken leg, my winter training is very limited from what I'm used to doing. However since moving to Traverse City I now have the opportunity to pick up sports like cross country skiing and aerobic snowshoeing on the trails. Physical therapy started this week and its making me realize just how much damage I did to my leg/ankle, and how much longer its really going to take before I can even jog again. I just set up my bike on my trainer (I'd like to try rollers) so I'm going to alternate riding the bike 4 days a week, on the days I don't have PT. Being on blood thinners has also destroyed my diet thus far (no green veggiesfor the most part) so I'm working with my doctor to find a balance in my medications and my diet. The holidays are never easy but hopefully I'll start seeing some consistent changes/progress from here on out. As corny as it sounds, get one of those giant yoga balls and some of the elastic resistance bands...its amazing the workout you can get with your own body weight and a bit of rubber...no weight sets needed.

Re: Planning for 2009 (Step 1): Winter Cross-Training

Jason — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 19:52:46 -0000

Hey Mike...linked your blog through vital mx and thought it was well written. Keep 'er going! and good luck in race preparation in 2009.
Jason from moto east mag

Re: Planning for 2009 (Step 1): Winter Cross-Training

Mike Martin — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 22:59:22 -0000

Hey jamie, I'm glad you checked the site out, thank you very much for the comment! Your site also looks good. Good luck with your cycling goals.

Re: Planning for 2009 (Step 1): Winter Cross-Training

Jamie — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 22:32:30 -0000

I saw your velog when it hit www.TheFredCast.com and thought I would check it out. I had actually just posted that cycling was almost over for the season and we have switched to running until Feb. The site looks nice and I will keep checking in.