From: Mike Ryan [miker@mikeryanfitness.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Subject: Train like an Olympian?
Hello,

This month in Reader's Digest, there is an article called, "Yes You Can find your inner Olympian and get fit at any age."

The article tells the story of 7 "ordinary" people who took the plunge, how they did it and why.
  • Jane and Jean Diaz, age 47, decided to try triathlons. Reason: to stay healthy.
  • Judy Moerlin, age 77, started the Hillside Hike Bikers group.  Her reason: to stay connected.
  • Jim Hammond, age 94, started sprinting at age 86 and now competes. His reason: to get the glory.
  • Beckie Page, age 53, plays beach volleyball as well as running, rollerblading, cycling and rock climbing.  Reason: to save her life.
  • Rex Patton, age 57, took up surfing.  Reason: to be creative.
  • And Barry Erbsen, age 67, ran marathons for 20 years.  Now he mountain bikes.  Reason: to go fast.
Inspiration...proof that you can do it...new ideas and affirmation that running, biking and swimming aren't your only options...additional reasons as to why you should stick with your fitness goals...and it's not too late...all come to mind when reading these stories.

My advice this week is to take away more than inspiration though.  Take a look at what you see in common with "how they did it"; advice I've given in my Q & A and Forum (http://www.mikeryanfitness.com/forum.php); and some of the things the veteran Olympians like Dara Torres, Sheila Taormina and Jason Lezak say about the differences in their training now verses when they were younger.

Things like:
  • Work on your Core
  • Work on your flexibility and balance
  • Work with your Health Care Team to achieve YOUR goals
  • Consider adding massage techniques
What other commonalities will you discover when you start looking?! Lots I'm sure.  

Will these tips help all of you weekend warriors?  Absolutely!  Yep, even the massage part.

Speaking of which, tune into my massage tips and suggested relief solutions for Candy who has problems with plantar fasciitis.  You can read all about it here: http://www.mikeryanfitness.com/faq.php

With Healthy Regards,


Mike Ryan PT, ATC, PES


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