Runner's Web Digest - May 30, 2003

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This Weeks News:

In step with innovation - Nike continues the search for the perfect shoe:
BEAVERTON - It's come a long way since waffle irons and handmade spikes.
Now athletic shoes are designed and manufactured using the latest computer-aided
technology, like pressure-sensitive insoles and timing devices that measure
milliseconds. At least that's the case at Nike, which gave a demonstration of
those technologies at its home facility in Beaverton on Thursday.
But the company co-founded by former Oregon coach Bill Bowerman more than 30
years ago - and which will help sponsor Saturday's Prefontaine Classic track and
field meet at Hayward Field at 1 p.m. - still embraces the spirit of invention
and innovation, of trial and error, that Bowerman used in manufacturing his
first running shoes for the Ducks in the mid-1960s.
"Not a day goes by that I don't say that word," Nike's global director of
footwear, Chris O'Donnell, said of Bowerman. "I say that man's name every day."
Of course, things have changed some. Instead of testing hand-stitched shoes that
just might disintegrate on the track while being worn by the likes of Steve
Prefontaine, Nike now outfits stars like Tim Montgomery and Cathy Freeman in
computerized devices that measure every nuance of their feet during training in
order to build a compatible shoe.
More...from the Register-Guard at:
http://www.registerguard.com/news/2003/05/23/d1.sp.Niketesting.0523.html



Female Runners Eating a Low-Fat Diet may Increase Risk of Injury, Limit Energy
Supplies, UB Study Suggests
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Competitive female runners who eat a low-fat diet place
themselves at increased risk of suffering injuries, a team of researchers from
the University at Buffalo has found.
Results of their study, which followed 87 women runners for a year to assess the
relationship between diet and injuries, were presented today (April 12) at the
Experimental Biology meeting in San Diego.
Findings showed that those who developed injuries had significantly lower
consumption of total fat and percentage of calories from fat, as well as
caffeine, than runners who remained injury-free. A lower total caloric intake
also was useful in predicting future injury, researchers found, but there was no
relationship between consumption of other nutrients and risk of injury.
More...from the University of Buffalo at:
http://www.buffalo.edu/news/fast-execute.cgi/article-page.html?article=61810009



The Pre-Race Meal Simplified:
How many times have you had a bite from an energy bar, taken a swig from an
energy drink, or eaten some type of meal an hour or two prior to lining up at
the start of your race? Big mistake! This practice is totally counterproductive
and will hurt your performance. In the potentially confusing world of sports
supplementation and fueling, perhaps nowhere is there more confusion than in
regards to the pre-race meal. Why? Maybe it's because far too many times
athletes, lacking the proper guidelines, have chosen the wrong foods and
consumed them at the wrong time. Truth be told, there are no real heavy secrets
to the pre-race meal, just some wise strategies and guidelines, which are
outlined below. These can and should also be employed prior to workout sessions
as well.
The pre-race meal goal
The goal of the pre-race meal is to top off liver glycogen stores. Muscle
glycogen stores, the first fuel recruited when exercise commences, are topped
off when complex carbohydrates are consumed immediately after workouts. Stores
of muscle glycogen are unaffected, even after a nightlong fast, until the next
exercise session or race. During sleep or fasting, it is liver glycogen stores
that are used and depleted to maintain proper blood glucose levels. Knowing how
and when to properly replenish them prior to workouts or races is a key factor
in optimizing performance.
Sports nutrition expert Bill Misner, Ph.D., advises a pre-race meal should be
"an easily digested high complex carbohydrate meal of between 200 - 400 calories
with a minimum of fiber, simple sugar, and fat." According to Dr. Misner, fat
slows digestion and has no positive influence on fuels metabolized during an
event. He further states that a pre-race meal that is high in fiber may "create
the call for an unscheduled and undesirable bathroom break in the middle or near
the end of the event."
More...from Odyssey Adventure Racing News at:
http://www.oarevents.com/readnews.asp?id=135&catID=3



Concentrate on strength and balance:
To build strength in your back, buttocks and thigh muscles, while also
developing a deeper sense of concentration and focus, practice balancing moves
such as this one every day. Remember to move slowly while getting into, and out
of, the final position.
1 Begin by standing with feet together, toes pointed forward. Shift your weight
over your right leg, and extend your left leg behind you. As you inhale, raise
your arms overhead, then exhale, pulling in your abdominals toward your spine.
2 Slowly tilt your upper body forward and lift your left leg upward, while
balancing over your right leg. Be sure to keep your hip bones and shoulders
facing the floor and your thighs and knees straight. When your upper body is
parallel to the floor, or nearly parallel, pause and focus on lifting the left
leg to hip level, or slightly above. Stretch your body in both directions as
much as you can. Breathe evenly and focus your gaze on one spot to help maintain
your balance. Remain in this position for at least 30 seconds. To move out of
the position, maintain your balance over your right leg while you slowly lift
your torso and return to the start position. Repeat the move by lifting the
right leg this time.
- Karen Voight, www.LATimes.com



Vitamin C can help beat arthritis:
An increase in fruit and vegetables in the diet could help in the fight against
osteoarthritis, say researchers.
Scientists found that a diet low in fruit and vegetables - particularly those
containing vitamin C - appeared to increase the risks of developing inflammatory
arthritis.
Researchers from the Arthritis Research Campaign (ARC); University of Manchester
and the Institute of Public Health, at Cambridge University studied about 25,000
people over eight years to see the effect of diet on their arthritis risk.
More...from the BBC at:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/3041485.stm


National Capital Marathon TV Coverage - Local (Ottawa) Only:
2003 National Capital Race Weekend on your local Rogers Television station.
Schedule:
May 30th - 8:00 p.m.
May 31st - 2:00 a.m.
May 31st - 10:00 a.m.
June 1st - 8:00 p.m.



Very-Low-Fat Diet May Compromise Immune Function, Increase Infection Rate in
Trained Runners, UB Study Finds:
ROME -- Trained runners who severely limit the amount of fat in their diets may
be suppressing their immune system and increasing their susceptibility to
infections and inflammation, a University at Buffalo study has shown.
In findings presented here today (May 22, 1999) at the fourth International
Society for Exercise and Immunology Symposium, lead author Jaya T. Venkatraman,
Ph.D., reported that running 40 miles per week on a diet composed of
approximately 17 percent fat compromised the runners' immune response.
More...from the University of Buffalo at:
http://www.buffalo.edu/news/fast-execute.cgi/article-page.html?article=27530009



Tackling Sports Injuries:
With summer coming soon, people are more active - getting outside and having
fun. But along with the benefits of exercise and activity comes the risk of
injury.
Dr. Eric Small is a pediatric sports medicine specialist and author of "Kids and
Sports." He visited The Early Show to offer the following tips to prevent
injuries:
Know and abide by the rules of the sport.
Wear appropriate protective gear such as soccer shin pads, a bike helmet, or a
hard-shell batting helmet.
Check equipment before you use it and know how to use it. For example, breakaway
bases have reduced leg injuries in children playing baseball.
Always warm up and stretch before playing.
Avoid playing when tired or in pain.
If you're playing in hot weather, always drink plenty of fluids and rest in the
shade if you start to feel dizzy or weak.
More...from CBS at:
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2003/05/26/earlyshow/health/main555512.shtml



A Time To Ride:
Past generations were called to war. I was called to ride. To ride a bicycle
down city streets to corner stores, to coffee shops through jungles, across
deserts and over mountains - day and night, night and day. As a recreational
cyclist turned commuter, turned pedal junkie I dreamed of victories immortalized
by history; Miguel Indurain's unprecedented impossible fifth consecutive Tour de
France victory or Jan Ullrich's glorious courageous charge to the podium. I
dreamt of chiseled legs, of breaking away and crossing the finish line to raise
my arms in the exalted celebration of winning. Like Columbus I sought a new
world.
Well it imagined great, but reality kept getting in the way. Funding? A lack of
crew, equipment, sponsors and a million other illusionary problems. Yet in spite
of a thousand rejections and a million pessimists I found a way to enter The
Race Across America or RAAM - 4900 kilometers - one stage.
More...from the Daily Peloton at:
http://www.dailypeloton.com/displayarticle.asp?pk=3797



London's Olympic bid - The rivals:
BBC Sport takes a look at the strengths and weaknesses of the main contenders
for the 2012 Olympics.
London. Betting odds: 7/4
Strengths:
It is widely perceived that the International Olympic Committee consider it
Europe's "turn" to stage the Games in 2012.
Manchester made a real success of the 2002 Commonwealth Games and that is
considered a major factor in London's favour.
Olympic president Jacques Rogge was impressed and says London is the front
runner for 2012.
The fact that 2012 is the year of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee will no doubt form
a central part of London's campaign.
Weaknesses:
The city's standing has been hit by confusion over the rebuilding of Wembley
Stadium.
And the aborted campaign to host the 2005 World Athletics Championships - London
pulled out after a row over the proposed site at Picketts Lock - also dented its
international sporting standing.
Its ailing transport infrastructure could also be a big handicap.
London Mayor Ken Livingstone says improvements will be in place by 2012 - but
admits the vital "cross-rail" East to West link may not be.
More...from the BBC at:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/other_sports/2570003.stm



North Carolina swimmer dies from tick bite:
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (AP) - A University of North Carolina swimmer from Florida has
died after being bitten by a tick that gave her Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
Andrea Erben, 19, of Panama City, died from the disease Tuesday at the
University of Alabama-Birmingham Hospital, said her father, Steve Erben.
"She didn't know she had it," he said Wednesday. "Initially, she was diagnosed
with the flu at Chapel Hill (N.C.)."
Between 500 to 1,000 people across the nation get Rocky Mountain spotted fever
every year and it causes 10 to 20 deaths, according to the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention. Although first discovered in the Rocky Mountain area it
occurs in most parts of the country.
More...from USA Today at:
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/other/2003-05-29-unc-swimmer-death_x.htm



USOC's pleas for my gold won't work until it's reformed:
A couple of days ago, upon returning from vacation, I found the usual daunting
stack of snail mail, including a blizzard of bills, credit card come-ons and
sweepstakes teases. Atop this paper forest laid an envelope with USOC
letterhead. Since I long ago surrendered aspirations of becoming America's next
great decathlete, I couldn't imagine what the governing authority for all
Olympic-related activities in this country wanted from me.
Well, actually I could ... but I tried to suspend disbelief only 444 days before
the next Olympiad in Greece.
Yes, it was a pitch for money by one of the most tainted, lax and profligate
non-profit organizations in the world. I opened the letter, ostensibly written
by Dot Richardson. She played on USA Softball's two Olympic championship teams
in Atlanta and Sydney.
More...from USAToday at:
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/columnist/saraceno/2003-05-27-saraceno_x.htm




Pounds Lost on Atkins Diet May Quickly Return:
The Atkins diet gained a modicum of respectability this month when scientists
reported that two clinical trials found the high-fat, high-protein,
low-carbohydrate diet did not cause disastrous increases in serum cholesterol
and even reduced one or two cardiac risk factors.
The studies, reported in The New England Journal of Medicine, compared the
effects on weight loss and cardiovascular risk factors of the Atkins plan with
the conventional low-fat, low-calorie diet recommended by most health experts.
Both diets resulted in weight loss, but participants on the Atkins diet lost
more weight, faster.
But it is too soon to jump on the Atkins bandwagon in hopes of achieving
bathing-suit slimness by the Fourth of July. Yes, the diet does help obese
people lose weight quickly, and those wanting to shed 10 pounds in the next four
weeks could achieve that goal. But the research suggested that by Labor Day
many, if not most, are likely to be back to their starting weight.
More...from the NY Times at:
http://www.nytimes.com/2003/05/27/health/nutrition/27BROD.html
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Five Tips For Breakthrough Racing Success --By Don Fink:
Years ago, I had a boss who liked to say, "The definition of insanity is doing
the same thing over and over, and expecting a different outcome." I know he
didn't really think this was in fact the dictionary definition of insanity, but
it was his way of encouraging us to break out of old patterns that weren't
getting us anywhere and to try new approaches.
As a triathlon coach, I am often reminded of this when I see athletes starting
each New Year, married to the same old comfortable habits that have held them
back in the past.
Well, a new season is under way. The slate is clean. Now is the time to make the
small but sometimes difficult changes to make this the breakthrough year you
have been hoping for.
Following are my tips for addressing five of the most common areas where
athletes can find a major breakthrough. If you find some of these apply to you,
challenge yourself to make the necessary changes to your approach.
More...from DonFink.com at:
http://www.donfink.com/DFsections/columns/25breakthrough.htm



Experts disagree on ideal time of day to exercise:
Doctor says late afternoon workouts best bet for body
CNN) -- Whether trekking on a treadmill or slicing through a pool, for many
people, exercising in the morning is like drinking a cup of coffee. The early
physical activity stimulates them and gives the day a strong start.
"I feel great after morning exercise," said Orlando Suarez, a 39-year-old
director of special events in Los Angeles, California. "I feel very energetic,
very clear. It's like I have a sustained energy throughout the day."
But one neurologist is challenging the old convention of the morning workout. In
fact, Dr. Phyllis Zee of Northwestern University has a different opinion about
when is the ideal time to exercise.
"The best time to work out is in the late afternoon," Zee said. "The reason for
that is your muscle strength is at its peak, its highest. You're going to be
less likely to injure yourself. It's also a time when people are most awake and
alert."
More...from CNN at:
http://www.cnn.com/2003/HEALTH/diet.fitness/05/27/exercise.time/index.html



Indoor Pools May Cause Childhood Asthma:
THURSDAY, May 29 (HealthScoutNews) -- Indoor swimming pools could be a major
source of childhood asthma.
That's the conclusion of a new study by Belgian scientists who found that
exposure to a byproduct of chlorine used to disinfect pools damages the lungs
and could be associated with an increased risk of asthma in children who swim a
lot.
Previous studies have found a link between breathing problems and swimmers and
lifeguards, who spend a great deal of time in and around pools. But the latest
work is the first to suggest that recreational indoor swimming might also raise
the risk of asthma.
"There seems to be an association, particularly when the children are very
young," says Alfred Bernard, a professor of toxicology at Catholic University of
Louvain in Brussels, and leader of the research. "They can't swim, so they
maximize their exposure" to the dangerous byproduct, a gas called nitrogen
trichloride.
More...from Yahoo at:
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=97&ncid=751&e=9&u=/hsn/20030529/\
hl_hsn/indoor_pools_may_cause_childhood_asthma
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Laziness Makes for Dangerous Fat - U.S. Study:
Wed May 28, 2003 05:37 PM ET
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Everyone knows that lazing around can lead to a growing
potbelly, but U.S. researchers said Wednesday that couch potatoes build up
dangerous pockets of fat more quickly than anyone thought.
But the good news -- or perhaps the bad news -- is that vigorous exercise can
take it off pretty quickly, the team at Duke University in North Carolina
reported.
The team of experts looked at visceral fat -- that hidden flab tucked in among
the organs. It is often invisible, but unlike an obvious paunch or heavy thighs,
it is linked with insulin resistance -- pre-diabetes -- and heart disease
Overtraining : true phenomena or any overworked excuse?
More...from Reuters at:
http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=healthNews&storyID=2840421



Introduction
We all understand that in order to optimise athletic performance an athlete must
be optimally trained. It goes without saying that athletes who undertrain may
not achieve their true potential but the fact that athletes who train too often
or too intensely also may experience decreased performance capacity and not
achieve true potential is all too often forgotten. . There would appear to be an
optimum level of training to achieve
maximal potential - not too much, and not too little.
The problem comes in defining optimal training as there are so many factors to
take into consideration. Clearly the optimum for one person is not going to be
the same as for another.
What factors do we need to take into account when attempting to derive the magic
formula?
Strangely, this is a neglected area in scientific publications. The majority of
published literature centres around the biochemistry, physiology and psychology
of overtraining with much less to its causes and prevention; and even less to
what predisposes athletes to it.
More...from Scientific-Coaching.com at:
http://www.scientific-coaching.com/articles/overtraining/overtraining.htm



From Runner's World:
Build Stronger Buttocks and Hammies: Find a big gym ball, then lie on your
stomach on an inclined weight bench, with your hips at the edge of the elevated
end of the bench and your legs hanging straight down. Place the ball between
your ankles, tighten your glutes, then slowly lift your legs until they are
parallel with the rest of your body. (Don't lift so far that you begin to arch
your back.) Start and control the movement with your hamstrings and glutes,
rather than "swinging" your legs. Hold the position for a count of three, and
then slowly lower the ball again. Hold it an inch or two above the ground, and
then lift again. Repeat eight to 10 times for a set. Work up to two or three
sets.

The Pep of Peppermint: Results from a study at Wheeling Jesuit University showed
subjects who sniffed peppermint before exercising ran faster, did more pushups,
and showed greater grip strength than those who weren't exposed to the
peppermint scent. Try it: Sniff peppermint oil, stretch in a room with a lighter
peppermint candle, or chew peppermint flavored gum and spit it out before
running.

Keep Some Speed in Reserve: Distance running is one sport that requires doing
less than your best most of the time. That is, you hold back now so you can keep
going later. You can't run all-out in the first mile of a long race-or you won't
finish. You can't train your hardest every day without ever easing off-or you
won't last. Successful running demands that you pace yourself. -Joe Henderson

Go Backwards: Having trouble creating a new running route? Simply run your
favorite route in the opposite direction. Mixing it up will make things more
interesting. And you're bound to notice things that you never did before. -Marty
Post, senior editor

Just Eat It: "After an all-day hike, a long bike ride, or other endurance
effort, you need more than one meal. Follow your initial 400-calorie meal with
high-carbohydrate foods every 2 to 4 hours. Good choices include bread, beans,
vegetables, fruit, pasta, potatoes, and rice. Don't forget to replenish your
fluids by drinking frequently." -From Eat Smart, Play Hard by Liz Applegate



Therapy Shocks Shoulder Pain:
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Researchers in Taiwan say shock wave therapy is a safe and
effective noninvasive treatment for patients with calcific tendonitis of the
shoulder.
Researchers from Chang Gung Memorial Hospital treated 37 patients with shock
wave therapy, 1,000 impulses at 14 kilovolts, and observed them for up to 30
months. The control group, which consisted of six patients, received a sham
treatment with a dummy electrode.
Overall results of the study show nearly 61 percent of patients in the treatment
group had excellent shoulder condition after therapy, around 30 percent had good
condition, 3 percent had fair condition, and 6 percent had poor condition. Of
the participants in the control group around 17 percent had fair condition and
83.3 percent had poor condition after the treatment.
More...from Ivanhoe at:
http://www.ivanhoe.com/channels/p_channelstory.cfm?channelid=CHAN-100016&storyid\
=6294




This Weeks Events:
*Please verify event dates with the event websites*

May 31, 2003:
Brno International Triathlon - Czech Republic
http://www.galantbrno.cz/
ITU Site
http://www.triathlon.org/international/int-2003/brno-2003/event-details-.htm

Dam to Dam 20K - Des Moines, Iowa
http://www.damtodam.com/

Salt Lake City Classic 10K - Salt Lake City, UT
http://www.slcgov.com/publicservices/gallivan/classic/default.htm

Utah Half-Ironman - Provo, UT
http://www.ironmanutah.com/index.php

June 1, 2003:

Beat Beethoven - Kingston, ON
http://www.beatbeethoven.com/

Beat Beethoven - Peterborough, ON
http://www.beatbeethoven.com/

Bellingham ITU International Triathlon - WA
http://www.triathlon.org/international/int-2003/bellingham-2003/index.htm

Christchurch Marathon - New Zealand
http://www.christchurchmarathon.co.nz/

Home Depot Track & Field Invitational - Los Angeles, CA
http://www.homedepotinvitational.com/

Milton Triathlon & Duathlon - ON
http://www.trisportcanada.com/

Queensland Half Marathon - Doomben Racecourse, Brisbane, QLD
http://www.queenslandmarathon.com.au/

Rock'n'Roll Marathon - San Diego, CA
http://www.rnrmarathon.com/

Sheffield Marathon - UK
http://ukco.co.uk/sheffield/marathon/

Subic Bay ITU International Triathlon - Philippines
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ridgetri/
ITU Site
http://www.triathlon.org/international/int-2003/subic-bay-2003/index.htm

Zundert ITU International Triathlon - Netherlands
http://www.triathlonzundert.nl/800/index.html
ITU Site
http://www.triathlon.org/international/int-2003/zundert-2003/index.htm

August 1 - 17, 2003:

Pan American Games - Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
http://www.santodomingo2003.org.do/

August 23 - 31, 2003:

9th IAAF World Championships in Athletics - Paris 2003 St-Denis, France
http://www.paris2003saintdenis.org/en/accueil.html

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