Hi Gene.

Best way to train, I think, is to do lots of STREND practice runs. Your muscles
need to get use to the reps and the 3 minute time constraints. After you have
done it a while, it seems like the only way to train. And you can easily
measure your improvement, which if you stick with it, will be dramatic. There
is something about the 3 minute cycle that really makes you very strong.

You are in luck being in RI. Dan Ganley and Son put on a STREND in Syracuse
each summer. Just up the road for you! It is a great time with good volunteers
and equipment. I highly recommend you talk to Dan and put it on your schedule.

JC




----- Original Message -----
From: Eugene Charie<mailto:prion60@...>
To: STREND@yahoogroups.com<mailto:STREND@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, November 05, 2009 7:56 AM
Subject: [STREND] Tips for training



Hi John! Thanx for the welcome. I hope I can bend your ear and others for
suggestions on training and staying in STREND shape. I must admit that with the
disciplines and time factor that there maybe is a better way to train. Also, I
guess that the web site for STREND will update me as to competitions/gatherings
(I live in Rhode Island....... not exactly an oasis for locales..... Hope to
see you all soon! Gene

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From: JOHN CARMONY <jcar75@...<mailto:jcar75%40msn.com>>
To: STREND@yahoogroups.com<mailto:STREND%40yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wed, November 4, 2009 10:44:23 AM
Subject: Re: [STREND] New to Strend


Welcome to STREND, Gene. We are a small but inspired group.

I started training for STREND about 10 years ago at age 48 and still love it
although the years are slowing me down.

Now I am into the maintenance phase of life-just trying to avoid injury so I
can keep playing with the "kids".

Hope to see you at the next STREND!

John Carmony

----- Original Message -----
From: Eugene Charie<mailto:prion60@yahoo. com>
To: STREND@yahoogroups. com<mailto:STREND@yahoogroups. com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 03, 2009 7:53 PM
Subject: [STREND] New to Strend

Hi to all STREND people! My name is Gene and have recently joined. I am a
chemist by trade and have been into physical fitness ever since my days in the
U.S.M.C. I was interested in taking my fitness to the next level and a friend
told me about you. I will be hitting the big "50" this Feb. and have been really
been serious about training. From what I have read, this is exactly what I'm
looking for! Hope to compete/meet some of you soon! Gene

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