Strenders,
I tried my first Strend in over a month (hamstring injury.) Put up some pretty
sorry numbers, but I'll do my best to get back into shape come Strend time. 
Speaking of which, I went to the strend.com site just now and tried to sign up
but the old date, June 27th, is still there. Also, out of curiosity, how many
others have signed up at this point. Matt, could you let me know? 
As for the rest of us, let's do it! Signing up will give our workouts even more
intensity. 
-Chris
--- On Tue, 6/2/09, Matt Bogdanowicz <skate_94538@...> wrote:

From: Matt Bogdanowicz <skate_94538@...>
Subject: Re: [STREND] Re: West Coast STREND Status
To: STREND@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2009, 4:16 PM
























       Livermore, Ca 94551   First and Bluebell

 

Matt



--- On Mon, 6/1/09, Dennis Seward <d_seward@sbcglobal. net> wrote:



From: Dennis Seward <d_seward@sbcglobal. net>

Subject: Re: [STREND] Re: West Coast STREND Status

To: STREND@yahoogroups. com

Date: Monday, June 1, 2009, 7:17 PM



Thanks for the response...what is the exact location, (i.e., street address, and
zip)? I am traveling from Texas.

 

-Dennis



--- On Mon, 6/1/09, Chris Lele <sirchrislele@ yahoo.com> wrote:



From: Chris Lele <sirchrislele@ yahoo.com>

Subject: Re: [STREND] Re: West Coast STREND Status

To: STREND@yahoogroups. com

Date: Monday, June 1, 2009, 11:58 AM



Dennis, welcome to Strend!

It looks like 7/11 is the day. I will make sure I have the whole day off too so
I can help with setting up, etc. Gurjeet, it would be good to see you out there.
Matt, let us know how we can be of help. 

As soon as the registration is up on the Strend site I'm signing up. It'll be
good to get a decent turnout-- both new faces (the 1-mile event should help) and
veterans (John it would be good to see you break another record for your
age-group!)

As for me, my hammy is just about recovered and I plan to do a leisurely mile
today. I'm curious to see how everybody is ramping up. It's less than six weeks
so the time is ripe for weighted pull-ups and track intervals!

Keep strending,Chris



--- On Sun, 5/31/09, train_hard_win_ easy <train_hard_ win_ easy@yahoo. com>
wrote:



From: train_hard_win_ easy <train_hard_ win_ easy@yahoo. com>

Subject: [STREND] Re: West Coast STREND Status

To: STREND@yahoogroups. com

Date: Sunday, May 31, 2009, 6:18 PM



Dennis,



Welcome to the STREND family! I am not 100% sure on this, but I believe the July
11th STREND will be held in Livermore (Matt or Chris please correct me if I am
wrong here). There will be a 'mini-STREND' option which replaces the 3 mile run
with a 1 mile run for those who have never competed in STREND before.



Also, this STREND will be a 'twilight' STREND, the first of its kind. It will be
held in the evening with some sort of get together to follow the competition.



Any other questions, don't hesitate to ask. We'll do our best to get back to you
sooner next time!



Hope to see you in July,



-Gurjeet



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Visit this direct link for more info:

http://www.bodyproud.org/group/2009fameworldchampionships/forum/topics/two-incre\
dible-trips-to-be

Train Hard. Train Natural. Be Body Proud!

12th Annual FAME World Championships
Montreal, Quebec - Canada
June 12-14th

Livermore, Ca 94551   First and Bluebell
 
Matt

--- On Mon, 6/1/09, Dennis Seward <d_seward@...> wrote:


From: Dennis Seward <d_seward@...>
Subject: Re: [STREND] Re: West Coast STREND Status
To: STREND@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, June 1, 2009, 7:17 PM








Thanks for the response...what is the exact location, (i.e., street address, and
zip)? I am traveling from Texas.
 
-Dennis

--- On Mon, 6/1/09, Chris Lele <sirchrislele@ yahoo.com> wrote:

From: Chris Lele <sirchrislele@ yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [STREND] Re: West Coast STREND Status
To: STREND@yahoogroups. com
Date: Monday, June 1, 2009, 11:58 AM

Dennis, welcome to Strend!
It looks like 7/11 is the day. I will make sure I have the whole day off too so
I can help with setting up, etc. Gurjeet, it would be good to see you out there.
Matt, let us know how we can be of help. 
As soon as the registration is up on the Strend site I'm signing up. It'll be
good to get a decent turnout-- both new faces (the 1-mile event should help) and
veterans (John it would be good to see you break another record for your
age-group!)
As for me, my hammy is just about recovered and I plan to do a leisurely mile
today. I'm curious to see how everybody is ramping up. It's less than six weeks
so the time is ripe for weighted pull-ups and track intervals!
Keep strending,Chris

--- On Sun, 5/31/09, train_hard_win_ easy <train_hard_ win_ easy@yahoo. com>
wrote:

From: train_hard_win_ easy <train_hard_ win_ easy@yahoo. com>
Subject: [STREND] Re: West Coast STREND Status
To: STREND@yahoogroups. com
Date: Sunday, May 31, 2009, 6:18 PM

Dennis,

Welcome to the STREND family! I am not 100% sure on this, but I believe the July
11th STREND will be held in Livermore (Matt or Chris please correct me if I am
wrong here). There will be a 'mini-STREND' option which replaces the 3 mile run
with a 1 mile run for those who have never competed in STREND before.

Also, this STREND will be a 'twilight' STREND, the first of its kind. It will be
held in the evening with some sort of get together to follow the competition.

Any other questions, don't hesitate to ask. We'll do our best to get back to you
sooner next time!

Hope to see you in July,

-Gurjeet

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Thanks for the response...what is the exact location, (i.e., street address, and
zip)? I am traveling from Texas.
 
-Dennis

--- On Mon, 6/1/09, Chris Lele <sirchrislele@...> wrote:


From: Chris Lele <sirchrislele@...>
Subject: Re: [STREND] Re: West Coast STREND Status
To: STREND@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, June 1, 2009, 11:58 AM








Dennis, welcome to Strend!
It looks like 7/11 is the day. I will make sure I have the whole day off too so
I can help with setting up, etc. Gurjeet, it would be good to see you out there.
Matt, let us know how we can be of help. 
As soon as the registration is up on the Strend site I'm signing up. It'll be
good to get a decent turnout-- both new faces (the 1-mile event should help) and
veterans (John it would be good to see you break another record for your
age-group!)
As for me, my hammy is just about recovered and I plan to do a leisurely mile
today. I'm curious to see how everybody is ramping up. It's less than six weeks
so the time is ripe for weighted pull-ups and track intervals!
Keep strending,Chris

--- On Sun, 5/31/09, train_hard_win_ easy <train_hard_win_ easy@yahoo. com>
wrote:

From: train_hard_win_ easy <train_hard_win_ easy@yahoo. com>
Subject: [STREND] Re: West Coast STREND Status
To: STREND@yahoogroups. com
Date: Sunday, May 31, 2009, 6:18 PM

Dennis,

Welcome to the STREND family! I am not 100% sure on this, but I believe the July
11th STREND will be held in Livermore (Matt or Chris please correct me if I am
wrong here). There will be a 'mini-STREND' option which replaces the 3 mile run
with a 1 mile run for those who have never competed in STREND before.

Also, this STREND will be a 'twilight' STREND, the first of its kind. It will be
held in the evening with some sort of get together to follow the competition.

Any other questions, don't hesitate to ask. We'll do our best to get back to you
sooner next time!

Hope to see you in July,

-Gurjeet














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Dennis, welcome to Strend!
It looks like 7/11 is the day. I will make sure I have the whole day off too so
I can help with setting up, etc. Gurjeet, it would be good to see you out there.
Matt, let us know how we can be of help. 
As soon as the registration is up on the Strend site I'm signing up. It'll be
good to get a decent turnout-- both new faces (the 1-mile event should help) and
veterans (John it would be good to see you break another record for your
age-group!)
As for me, my hammy is just about recovered and I plan to do a leisurely mile
today. I'm curious to see how everybody is ramping up. It's less than six weeks
so the time is ripe for weighted pull-ups and track intervals!
Keep strending,Chris

--- On Sun, 5/31/09, train_hard_win_easy <train_hard_win_easy@...> wrote:

From: train_hard_win_easy <train_hard_win_easy@...>
Subject: [STREND] Re: West Coast STREND Status
To: STREND@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sunday, May 31, 2009, 6:18 PM
























       Dennis,



Welcome to the STREND family!  I am not 100% sure on this, but I believe the
July 11th STREND will be held in Livermore (Matt or Chris please correct me if I
am wrong here).  There will be a 'mini-STREND' option which replaces the 3 mile
run with a 1 mile run for those who have never competed in STREND before.



Also, this STREND will be a 'twilight' STREND, the first of its kind.  It will
be held in the evening with some sort of get together to follow the competition.



Any other questions, don't hesitate to ask.  We'll do our best to get back to
you sooner next time!



Hope to see you in July,



-Gurjeet






























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Dennis,

Welcome to the STREND family!  I am not 100% sure on this, but I believe the
July 11th STREND will be held in Livermore (Matt or Chris please correct me if I
am wrong here).  There will be a 'mini-STREND' option which replaces the 3 mile
run with a 1 mile run for those who have never competed in STREND before.

Also, this STREND will be a 'twilight' STREND, the first of its kind.  It will
be held in the evening with some sort of get together to follow the competition.

Any other questions, don't hesitate to ask.  We'll do our best to get back to
you sooner next time!

Hope to see you in July,

-Gurjeet

Dennis,

Welcome to the STREND family!  I am not 100% sure on this, but I believe the
July 11th STREND will be held in Livermore (Matt or Chris please correct me if I
am wrong here).  There will be a 'mini-STREND' option which replaces the 3 mile
run with a 1 mile run for those who have never competed in STREND before.

Also, this STREND will be a 'twilight' STREND, the first of its kind.  It will
be held in the evening with some sort of get together to follow the competition.

Any other questions, don't hesitate to ask.  We'll do our best to get back to
you sooner next time!

Hope to see you in July,

-Gurjeet

Hi,
We are new to the strend family and would like to attend the strend competition
in July. Wher is the event going to take place and the time.  We would like any
information you have on the July event.
 
Thank you,
Dennis Seward

--- On Wed, 5/27/09, Matt Bogdanowicz <skate_94538@...> wrote:


From: Matt Bogdanowicz <skate_94538@...>
Subject: Re: [STREND] West Coast STREND Status
To: STREND@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2009, 9:57 PM








SATURDAY JULY 11th.
 
matt

 

--- On Wed, 5/27/09, train_hard_win_ easy <train_hard_win_ easy@yahoo. com>
wrote:

From: train_hard_win_ easy <train_hard_win_ easy@yahoo. com>
Subject: [STREND] West Coast STREND Status
To: STREND@yahoogroups. com
Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2009, 7:31 PM

Just curious, what is the status for the upcoming STREND (if there is one)? Are
we going to push through with the June date or postpone until July?

Either one works with me, but it would be nice to get a date on the schedule.

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SATURDAY JULY 11th.
 
matt

 





--- On Wed, 5/27/09, train_hard_win_easy <train_hard_win_easy@...> wrote:


From: train_hard_win_easy <train_hard_win_easy@...>
Subject: [STREND] West Coast STREND Status
To: STREND@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2009, 7:31 PM








Just curious, what is the status for the upcoming STREND (if there is one)? Are
we going to push through with the June date or postpone until July?

Either one works with me, but it would be nice to get a date on the schedule.



















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Just curious, what is the status for the upcoming STREND (if there is one)?  Are
we going to push through with the June date or postpone until July?

Either one works with me, but it would be nice to get a date on the schedule.

Just some advice from someone who had 18 months of continuous hamstring injuries
because I wouldn't let it heal. Save yourself longterm issues and let it heal. I
thought I could run through it and keep doing heavy squats. Stretch ice and
super light leg workouts finally helped me. Good luck with it!
Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile

-----Original Message-----
From: Chris Lele <sirchrislele@...>

Date: Sun, 17 May 2009 18:08:44
To: <STREND@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Re: [STREND] going forward


Guys,
















Well, as fate would have it, I pulled my hamstring yesterday while
sprinting.It's not too bad--I'm limping about and look pretty pathetic--but I
may beout for two weeks. Moving the Strend back a couple of weeks to the 11thof
July (and still having it as an evening Strend) would allow me more timeto
recover. Not only that, but I'll busy most of the 27th Sat. so I reallywant be
able to set up etc. 
I hope nobody has already planned their schedule around the 27th. If thegang is
still flexible then I say let's do July 11th. Gurjeet? John Carmony?Others? 






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Chris,

Hope the hammy heals up alright.  July 11th would work just fine for me.  The
extra weeks of training will be good for my running anyhow.

Guys,
















Well, as fate would have it, I pulled my hamstring yesterday while
sprinting.It's not too bad--I'm limping about and look pretty pathetic--but I
may beout for two weeks. Moving the Strend back a couple of weeks to the 11thof
July (and still having it as an evening Strend) would allow me more timeto
recover. Not only that, but I'll busy most of the 27th Sat. so I reallywant be
able to set up etc. 
I hope nobody has already planned their schedule around the 27th. If thegang is
still flexible then I say let's do July 11th. Gurjeet? John Carmony?Others? 






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I sent the email below on the 14th, not sure why it did not post.  I was
overuled by the captains, not much I can do about it.  Chris if you have a
venue, perhaps Mark can bring the equipment down your way, I will be wiped out
after not only competing in 3 track races that day,  but organizing and
coaching.

Only other alternative it to move it to the 11th 12th of July
Matt




The Bay Area Corporate games have been moved  from the 13th to the  27th.  BACAA
http://www.geocities.com/Colosseum/1297/bacahome.html
The decision was made by the team captains yesterday.
My only nay vote could not win out, as I was hoping for the 20th.
This is job related, and an obligation as I am the captain  for the Safeway
Track team.  I get there at 8AM and by the time I  get home exhausted it is 5PM.
There is no way I can compete or run two events in the  same day.  Chris if you
have a venue down your way, you guys can still stick to the 6/27 date, I won't
be able to compete but that is OK.
Rotten news  for me, but not a whole lot I can do about it.

  Matt

Chris do you want to attempt to hold the event down your way on the 27th.
 
I will be tied up all day with a work related Bay area Corporate relays at Los
Gatos, It ends about 2pm, but the awards and pizza party, last until 4PM.  I am
the team captain for Safeway and simply have to be there.
So because of the last minute change from the 13th to the 27th I won't be able
to participate.  Mark Lundin has the equipment if you have a venue
 
Matt


--- On Sat, 5/16/09, train_hard_win_easy <train_hard_win_easy@...> wrote:


From: train_hard_win_easy <train_hard_win_easy@...>
Subject: [STREND] Re: Results for 5/14 Trial Strend
To: STREND@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, May 16, 2009, 11:44 AM








Looks like our training regiments are much different. In training for the last
STREND, I would do a STREND-type workout 3 times a week. Typically Tues, Thurs,
Sun. We didn't always necessarily do a complete STREND though. We would start
off with a bench workout, 3-4 sets, heavy weight. Then go through the other four
disciplines. Normally we would do 2 'runs'. The first run through with the vest
and extra weight on the military and the second run through at body weight. You
think that is over-training? When you do a 'STREND', do you just go through the
complete circuit, all out or do sets, kinda like what I outlined above?

I generally hold back on the bench but I go all out on pull ups and chin ups. I
might play around with that and see how many dips I can add it I save up a
little extra. The vest we use is 20 lbs, how much weight do you strap on? Are
you going heavy with few reps or a moderate weight, keeping the rep count high?

Anyone else want to drop in their two cents on training thoughts? Wondering
where John Carmony, the ageless wonder is at this moment... =P



















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Looks like our training regiments are much different.  In training for the last
STREND, I would do a STREND-type workout 3 times a week.  Typically Tues, Thurs,
Sun.  We didn't always necessarily do a complete STREND though.  We would start
off with a bench workout, 3-4 sets, heavy weight.  Then go through the other
four disciplines.  Normally we would do 2 'runs'. The first run through with the
vest and extra weight on the military and the second run through at body weight.
You think that is over-training?  When you do a 'STREND', do you just go through
the complete circuit, all out or do sets, kinda like what I outlined above?

I generally hold back on the bench but I go all out on pull ups and chin ups.  I
might play around with that and see how many dips I can add it I save up a
little extra.  The vest we use is 20 lbs, how much weight do you strap on?  Are
you going heavy with few reps or a moderate weight, keeping the rep count high?

Anyone else want to drop in their two cents on training thoughts?  Wondering
where John Carmony, the ageless wonder is at this moment... =P

Dips have always been one of my stronger exercises but even then I've come along
way from the 48 dips I posted for the first strend. What I've mainly done since
then is to add weight. Also, I find that going down all the way when training
for dips makesit easier to knock out the Strend dips. 
What's also important, I've found, is rest. I once made the mistake of not
resting enough in between training sessions. Now I wait at least five days
between dips. One last factor is the way I strend-- typically I leave a little
after each exercise and then give it my all for the dips.
We'll see how I fare this time round. I'd like to get bench and pull-ups all up
to the high 20's.I think with the use of the weight vest you should be able to
get your total reps up to 150. 
Let me know how your next strend run-through goes.
-Chris

--- On Fri, 5/15/09, train_hard_win_easy <train_hard_win_easy@...> wrote:

From: train_hard_win_easy <train_hard_win_easy@...>
Subject: [STREND] Re: Results for 5/14 Trial Strend
To: STREND@yahoogroups.com
Date: Friday, May 15, 2009, 11:54 AM
























       Chris,



Your numbers look great.  70 dips at the Elite level, WOW!  I am hoping to get
my reps upwards of 150, and an increase in my dip numbers is going to be key for
that.  I haven't been using the weight vest the past few months but will
definitely have to strap that puppy on as we start gearing up and doing more
'STREND-specific' training.



Any tips on what you've done to get your dip numbers so strong, is that just one
of your better exercises?  I have learned a lot from Randall regarded form and
efficiency and that has helped my numbers a lot but I'm stuck in the low to mid
40's for reps.  The pull ups and chin ups are by far my better exercises.  I've
always struggled at the bench but I think I can muster up 15 reps if I can drop
my weight down to the 145 range...



How many participants do we have for this competition?  I am trying to recruit
some of my buddies but if they compete it will probably be in the mini STREND. 
What is is with people and their fear of running? =P






























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Chris,

Your numbers look great.  70 dips at the Elite level, WOW!  I am hoping to get
my reps upwards of 150, and an increase in my dip numbers is going to be key for
that.  I haven't been using the weight vest the past few months but will
definitely have to strap that puppy on as we start gearing up and doing more
'STREND-specific' training.

Any tips on what you've done to get your dip numbers so strong, is that just one
of your better exercises?  I have learned a lot from Randall regarded form and
efficiency and that has helped my numbers a lot but I'm stuck in the low to mid
40's for reps.  The pull ups and chin ups are by far my better exercises.  I've
always struggled at the bench but I think I can muster up 15 reps if I can drop
my weight down to the 145 range...

How many participants do we have for this competition?  I am trying to recruit
some of my buddies but if they compete it will probably be in the mini STREND. 
What is is with people and their fear of running? =P

So I did a Strend run through at the gym. I brought my MirVest with me and
loadedit up to 21.5 and 29 pounds for chin-up/pull-ups and dips, respectively. I
felt pretty good on some of the exercises but a little weaker than usual on
pull-ups. I posted the following numbers:
24 Bench (at 165 pounds. I weighed in at 144.8 pounds.023 Pull-ups34 Military
Press (I used 85 pounds because they didn't have 1 pound increments.)20
Chin-ups70 Dips.
Total : 171.
I was feeling really good on dips and was watching my technique in the mirror,
part of the time, to make sure I bent my elbows to 90 degrees. I'm sure not all
of these were completely clean form so we will have to wait till Jun. 27th. If
I'm having a good day with the judges there I'll be happy if I hit 170. 
The run was, well, the run didn't go so well. I'd been running six days in a row
and my legs just didn't have it. I decided to make it a half-strend and go only
1.5 miles (on the treadmill at 1.0 incline), which I did in 9 minutes flat.
Also, I think not having done many complete strends lately made the transition
from weights to running a little more difficult than I'm use to.
Anyways, I will continue posting my results for my Strend. I will try to get my
friend to videotape some trial runs as well. 
Everyone, let me know how your training is going.
Keep strending!
-Chris

--- On Wed, 5/13/09, train_hard_win_easy <train_hard_win_easy@...> wrote:

From: train_hard_win_easy <train_hard_win_easy@...>
Subject: [STREND] Re: Jun 27th here we come!
To: STREND@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2009, 9:15 PM
























       A confirmation on the date would be awesome.



Randall and I did a run through on a whim this past Saturday morning.  I put up
134 reps breaking down as:



Bench 10

Pull Ups 30

Military Press 24

Chin Ups 29

Bar Dips 41



My personal best is 137 and that was back in the beginning of February.  I have
just started to run again on a regular basis, doing almost all of my running on
a treadmill these days.  Legs just can't handle the pavement anymore.  I'm
sitting right at about 152 right now but I'd be looking to shed down to about
145-147 range for the competition, helps out a lot in the run.



Chris let us know how your test run goes.  Hopefully we can get a good group
together for June!






























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A confirmation on the date would be awesome.

Randall and I did a run through on a whim this past Saturday morning.  I put up
134 reps breaking down as:

Bench 10
Pull Ups 30
Military Press 24
Chin Ups 29
Bar Dips 41

My personal best is 137 and that was back in the beginning of February.  I have
just started to run again on a regular basis, doing almost all of my running on
a treadmill these days.  Legs just can't handle the pavement anymore.  I'm
sitting right at about 152 right now but I'd be looking to shed down to about
145-147 range for the competition, helps out a lot in the run.

Chris let us know how your test run goes.  Hopefully we can get a good group
together for June!

Well, I'm assuming its a go on 6/27. I will sign up this week and I've marked my
calendar. Just wanted to make sure this is the final verdict. 
Training wise things are going well. I'm down to 145 and my running is getting
faster. It's been awhile since I've actually done a Strend run through but plan
to do one either tmrw. or Friday. Will let you guys know how it goes.
Gurjeet is right--it would definitely be good to keep posting our numbers and
pushing each other for the day of the competition. I would love to see some
records fall on Jun. 27th.
Keep Strending,Chris


--- On Fri, 5/8/09, train_hard_win_easy <train_hard_win_easy@...> wrote:

From: train_hard_win_easy <train_hard_win_easy@...>
Subject: [STREND] Re: West Coast Strend 2009
To: STREND@yahoogroups.com
Date: Friday, May 8, 2009, 11:54 AM
























       June 27th is ok with me but my schedule is flexible as well.  It would be
great to get a date set so we can map out our training schedules and set some
personal bests!  I'm shooting for 8.0 in the open division.  No elite for me
just yet!



-Gurjeet






























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June 27th is ok with me but my schedule is flexible as well.  It would be great
to get a date set so we can map out our training schedules and set some personal
bests!  I'm shooting for 8.0 in the open division.  No elite for me just yet!

-Gurjeet

Hi everyone. As for the Syracuse Strend. Its not going to have the elite
division I hear. I'm getting back into running. Currently at 19 30 for 3 miles.
Will definitely take time off that. I weigh 160 now. Did 20 dips with 100 lbs on
the weight belt. 25 MP with 95 lbs. Should get 30. 20 pullups with 25 lbs.
Shooting for 25.  My bench sucks. Currently at 14 at 185lbs. Anyone want to
trade pecs? Ha ha. I will be in Syracuse july 100 percent!
Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile

-----Original Message-----
From: Chris Lele <sirchrislele@...>

Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:12:50
To: <STREND@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Re: [STREND] Re: West Coast Strend 2009


Hey guys,
Just wanted to see if the Twilight Strend is still a go. I'm ready to start some
heavy training and would like to get myself back in shape for the event. 
Did the Jun. 27th weekend still work? 
Matt, let me know if I can help in any way.
How is everyone else's training going? Any PR's in pull-ups, bench, etc.?
Hope all is well in the Strend world,
Chris

--- On Thu, 3/5/09, Matt Bogdanowicz <skate_94538@...> wrote:

From: Matt Bogdanowicz <skate_94538@...>
Subject: Re: [STREND] Re: West Coast Strend 2009
To: STREND@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, March 5, 2009, 3:14 PM























Sorry guys, things are a bit hectic as of late.  Spring won't work. 

 

How about June 27?   I was actually thnking about a PM STREND - twilight  
6PM-8:30PM with a late celebratory dinner and beers to follow.

 



--- On Thu, 3/5/09, train_hard_win_ easy <train_hard_win_ easy@yahoo. com>
wrote:



From: train_hard_win_ easy <train_hard_win_ easy@yahoo. com>

Subject: [STREND] Re: West Coast Strend 2009

To: STREND@yahoogroups. com

Date: Thursday, March 5, 2009, 11:23 AM



Has the final ruling come down from the courts yet? Just curious when we should
be anticipating the next STREND out here in California? April or June?



-Gurjeet



--- In STREND@yahoogroups. com, Calvin Nicholson <calvin_nicholson@ ...> wrote:

>

> I think I could make the trek up to the Bay from Los Angeles.  I probably
have to act as a an official and not a participant this time around.

>

> --- On Sun, 2/22/09, train_hard_win_ easy <train_hard_ win_easy@ ...> wrote:

> From: train_hard_win_ easy <train_hard_ win_easy@ ...>

> Subject: [STREND] Re: West Coast Strend 2009

> To: STREND@yahoogroups. com

> Date: Sunday, February 22, 2009, 12:08 AM

>

>

>

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>

>

>

>

>

>

> April date works just fine for me.

>

>

>

> -Gurjeet

>

>

>

> --- In STREND@yahoogroups. com, Chris Lele <sirchrislele@ ...> wrote:

>

> >

>

> > Okay gang, I just wanted to get a confirmation for a Strend out in

>

> Livermore

>

> > for April 26th. Once we have that down we can all start training

>

> intensely knowing

>

> > the date is set.

>

> >

>

> > How does that sound?

>

> >

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> >

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> >

>

> >

>

> >________________________________

>

> > From: Matt <skate_94538@ ...>

>

> > To: STREND@yahoogroups. com

>

> > Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 5:57:32 PM

>

> > Subject: [STREND] Re: Into

>

> >

>

> >

>

> > Try this link to the possible run course: It is a mile loop. So 3

>

> > loops. (this way you get your split every mile as well and a little

>

> > bit of cheering and motivation)

>

> > The mini strend would only require 1 loop at the basic division

>

> > level followed by the mile x 3.14159

>

> > http://www.mapmyrun .com/run/ united-states/ ca/livermore/ 871034940616

>

> > Pretty darn flat, of course thier are some subtle elevation changes

>

> > but barely noticeable when actually running.

>

> >

>

> > --- In STREND@yahoogroups. com, "train_hard_ win_easy"

>

> > <train_hard_ win_easy@ ...> wrote:

>

> > >

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> > > Chris,

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> > >

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> > > April 26th works just fine for me.

>

> > >

>

> > > Matt, I don't remember where in Livermore we had the event back in

>

> > > 2003 but that seemed to work well. The out and back course was

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> > > relatively flat and fast so I think that would definitely be a good

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> > > candidate.

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> > >

>

> > > I recently started working at 24 Hour Fitness here in Sacramento

>

> > which

>

> > > has been good for both my training and recruiting possible new

>

> > > STRENDers...

>

> > >

>

> > > So, once the details are hammered out let me know and I can

>

> > definitely

>

> > > help with promoting the event in the Sacramento area!

>

> > >

>

> > > -Gurjeet

>

> > >

>

> > > --- In STREND@yahoogroups. com, Chris Lele <sirchrislele@ > wrote:

>

> > > >

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> > > > Matt,

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> > > >

>

> > > > Matt,

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> > > >

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> > > > Wow, those costs and regulations are pretty prohibitive. What

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> > I'll

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> > > do in shooting for host

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> > > > is to find an exercise facility in Los Gatos or Campbell. There

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> > is

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> > > flat running path that runs

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> > > > along the creek that abuts both cities. Any other place in San

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> > > Jose--in terms of traffic and

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> > > > generally dreary running conditions-- wouldn't work.

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> > > >

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> > > > Livermore would work well too. Only one range of hills over from

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> > the

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> > > Bay Area. Probably

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> > > > easier to find an out and back three mile not plagued by

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> > traffic.

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> > > >

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> > > > Over the next couple weeks I'll try to come up with a host here

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> > and

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> > > then we'll compare notes

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> > > > and see what we want to do. April 26th sounds good. How about you

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> > > other Strenders?

>

> > > > John, Greg, Gurjit? How does that work?

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> > > >

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> > > > Keep Strending,

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> > > > Chris

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> > > >

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> > > >

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> > > >

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> > > >

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> > > >

>

> > > >________________________________

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> > > > From: Matt Bogdanowicz <skate_94538@ >

>

> > > > To: STREND@yahoogroups. com

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> > > > Sent: Monday, January 12, 2009 1:21:30 PM

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> > > > Subject: Re: [STREND] Into

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> > > >

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> > > > April 26th, shooting for a host: Anytime fitness or Fitness

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> > together

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> > > in Livermore.

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> > > > Remember the problem with running on a track be it Highschool or

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> > > otherwise, requires-upwards of 2,000,0000 of event insurance,

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> > > permission from the Unified school district, special requirements

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> > by

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> > > the school, including on site EMT and if the bathrooms or

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> > lockerooms

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> > > are used, you have to pay for at least 1 janitor for 8 hours

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> > > regardless of the length of the event, there is also parking issues

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> > > and the general public to consider. Coordinating your event

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> > around

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> > > the numerous sports and other activities is near impossible. The

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> > best

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> > > alternative for a local strend is an out and back flat run on the

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> > road,

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> > > >

>

> > > > --- On Mon, 1/12/09, Chris Lele <sirchrislele@ > wrote:

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> > > >

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> > > > From: Chris Lele <sirchrislele@ >

>

> > > > Subject: Re: [STREND] Into

>

> > > > To: STREND@yahoogroups. com

>

> > > > Date: Monday, January 12, 2009, 10:46 AM

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> > > >

>

> > > > Good morning Strenders!

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> > > >

>

> > > > So here's what I'm thinking. Let's have the Strend in the

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> > > > Bay Area. A few main reasons why:

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> > > >

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> > > > 1. The climate is great and there are many all-weather

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> > tracks we

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> > > could use

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> > > > (Kezar Stadium, Campbell Community Center, etc.)

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> > > > 2. According to a recent study, San Francisco was found to be

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> > > the fittest city

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> > > > in the

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> > > U.S.

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> > (http://www.reuters. com/article/ lifestyleMolt/ idUSN30435738200

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> 80530).

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> > > > With a total of 4.5 million residents, the Bay Area is in

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> > general a

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> > > very fit

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> > > > place. We should be able to recruit quite a few new Strenders.

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> > > > 3. Whether we hold the Strend in San Jose or in San

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> > Francisco,

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> > > we'll be near

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> > > > three major airports (Oakland, San Jose, San Francisco.) Getting

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> > > here and about

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> > > > will be easy for those Strenders coming from out of town.

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> > > > 4. After sending your pulse into the stratosphere, you can

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> > spend

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> > > the rest of

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> > > > the weekend enjoying San Francisco, one of the most photogenic

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> > > cities in the

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> > > > world. Or, for those still jonesing a fitness-induced endorphin

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> > > high, hundreds

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> > > > of miles of scenic trail hiking.

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> > > >

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> > > > My goal would be to find a local gym/sponsor who'd be

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> > > > willing to host the Strend. There are many smaller gyms

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> > throughout

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> > > the Bay Area

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> > > > that specialize in training elite, high-level athletes and/or

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> > giving

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> > > clients

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> > > > personalized 1:1 attention.

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> > > >

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> > > > Of course, I'd love to get any other Strenders help when it

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> > > > comes to organizing this eventâ€"finding a sponsor, T-shirts,

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> > making

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> > > sure this

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> > > > goes off smoothly, marketing, approaching local newspapers/TV

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> > stations.

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> > > >

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> > > > As for the date, April 26th sounds perfect.

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> > > >

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> > > > Who's in? Let's make this happen!

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> > > >

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> > > >

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> > > >

>

> > > >________________________________

>

> > > > From: Matt Bogdanowicz <skate_94538@ >

>

> > > > To: STREND@yahoogroups. com

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> > > > Sent: Monday, January 5, 2009 4:59:48 PM

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> > > > Subject: Re: [STREND] Into

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> > > >

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> > > >

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> > > >

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> > > > Sunday April 26th

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> > > > Does that date seem to work for the Next STREND?

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> > > >

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> > > > Matt

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> > > >

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> > > > --- On Mon, 1/5/09, Chris Lele <sirchrislele@ yahoo.com> wrote:

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> > > >

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> > > > From: Chris Lele <sirchrislele@ yahoo.com>

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> > > > Subject: Re: [STREND] Into

>

> > > > To: STREND@yahoogroups. com

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> > > > Date: Monday, January 5, 2009, 2:47 PM

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> > > >

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> > > > Welcome Dennis!

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> > > >

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> > > > It's always great to have another Strender.

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> > > >

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> > > > As for getting those reps up there (as well as for that running

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> > time

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> > > down

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> > > > there) there are a variety of approaches. One straightforward

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> > way is

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> > > to do trial

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> > > > Strends. I often do these in the gym, substituting the treadmill

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> > for

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> > > the track.

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> > > > In terms of the disciplines, each one differs a little. I've

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> > found

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> > > that if I

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> > > > add a little bit of resistance this usually increase the number

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> > of

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> > > reps I can

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> > > > do. For pull-ups I put a 20/30 dumbbell between my ankles. For

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> > > military press,

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> > > > the thing that works best for me is to head-stand push ups

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> > against

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> > > the wall

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> > > > first thing in the morning, going to near failure.

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> > > >

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> > > > With many of the Strend exercises, I've found that going to

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> > repeated

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> > > > failure (back-to-back set of pull-ups for instance) doesn't

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> > > necessarily add

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> > > > more reps. Additionally, you want to give your body rest. Doing

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> > > Strends on

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> > > > consecutive days, while a good fitness rush, hasn't led to

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> > increased

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> > > reps

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> > > > for me. Once every ten days on trial Strends is pretty ideal.

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> > Again

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> > > there are a

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> > > > variety of approaches. Definitely experiment and let us know what

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> > > works best for

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> > > > you.

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> > > >

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> > > > Again, welcome and good luck strending.

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> > > >

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> > > > -Chris Lele

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> > > >

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> > > >________________________________

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> > > > From: Dennis Seward <d_seward@sbcglobal . net>

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> > > > To: STREND@yahoogroups. com

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> > > > Sent: Monday, January 5, 2009 1:48:33 PM

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> > > > Subject: [STREND] Into

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> > > >

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> > > > What's your name? Dennis

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> > > >

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> > > > How you were introduced to STREND? Found it browsing fitness

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> > sites.

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> > > >

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> > > > Have you ever competed in a STREND Fitness Challenge? I have not

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> > > competed yet,

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> > > > however I am interested in competing this year. Any help with

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> > > specific training

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> > > > routines would be appreciated.

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> > > >

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> > > > - Dennis

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Hinges more on the equipment then anything else.
We try to use the STREND eqip.  that  Mark Lundin has, so  his availablity is
key
 
 



--- On Wed, 4/29/09, Chris Lele <sirchrislele@...> wrote:

From: Chris Lele <sirchrislele@...>
Subject: Re: [STREND] Re: West Coast Strend 2009
To: STREND@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2009, 9:13 AM








I think this is a good idea; because Strends are relatively infrequent it's good
to make sure all those who participate can. At the same time, it depends on how
flexible the host is. If they are already booked up the other weeks then 6/27
it'll have to be. Personally, I could do almost any other week in the summer
except for 6/20 (wedding.) 
Either way, I'm looking forward to a good day of competition and camaraderie.
Now I just have to get my run time down. 
-Chris

--- On Wed, 4/29/09, Randall Fairchild <parlorhead@yahoo. com> wrote:

From: Randall Fairchild <parlorhead@yahoo. com>
Subject: [STREND] Re: West Coast Strend 2009
To: STREND@yahoogroups. com
Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2009, 8:52 AM

--- In STREND@yahoogroups. com, Chris Lele <sirchrislele@ ...> wrote:

>

> Hey guys,

> Just wanted to see if the Twilight Strend is still a go. I'm ready to start
some heavy training and would like to get myself back in shape for the
event. 

> Did the Jun. 27th weekend still work? 

> Matt, let me know if I can help in any way.

> How is everyone else's training going? Any PR's in pull-ups, bench, etc.?

> Hope all is well in the Strend world,

> Chris

>

> --- On Thu, 3/5/09, Matt Bogdanowicz <skate_94538@ ...> wrote:

>

> From: Matt Bogdanowicz <skate_94538@ ...>

> Subject: Re: [STREND] Re: West Coast Strend 2009

> To: STREND@yahoogroups. com

> Date: Thursday, March 5, 2009, 3:14 PM

>

>

Hey everyone,

The twilight strend sounds like a wonderful idea, but I will be out of town June
27th. Was wondering what June 13th appeared possible or sometime in July or
August?

It would be great to get some feedback from other members for the proposed June
27th date or an alternative date.

Randall

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> Sorry guys, things are a bit hectic as of late.  Spring won't work. 

>

>  

>

> How about June 27?   I was actually thnking about a PM STREND -
twilight   6PM-8:30PM with a late celebratory dinner and beers to follow.

>

>  

>

>

>

> --- On Thu, 3/5/09, train_hard_win_ easy <train_hard_ win_ easy@yahoo. com>
wrote:

>

>

>

> From: train_hard_win_ easy <train_hard_ win_ easy@yahoo. com>

>

> Subject: [STREND] Re: West Coast Strend 2009

>

> To: STREND@yahoogroups. com

>

> Date: Thursday, March 5, 2009, 11:23 AM

>

>

>

> Has the final ruling come down from the courts yet? Just curious when we
should be anticipating the next STREND out here in California? April or June?

>

>

>

> -Gurjeet

>

>

>

> --- In STREND@yahoogroups. com, Calvin Nicholson <calvin_nicholson@ ...>
wrote:

>

> >

>

> > I think I could make the trek up to the Bay from Los Angeles.  I
probably have to act as a an official and not a participant this time around.

>

> >

>

> > --- On Sun, 2/22/09, train_hard_win_ easy <train_hard_ win_easy@ ...> wrote:

>

> > From: train_hard_win_ easy <train_hard_ win_easy@ ...>

>

> > Subject: [STREND] Re: West Coast Strend 2009

>

> > To: STREND@yahoogroups. com

>

> > Date: Sunday, February 22, 2009, 12:08 AM

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> > April date works just fine for me.

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> >

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> >

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> >

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> > -Gurjeet

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> >

>

> >

>

> >

>

> > --- In STREND@yahoogroups. com, Chris Lele <sirchrislele@ ...> wrote:

>

> >

>

> > >

>

> >

>

> > > Okay gang, I just wanted to get a confirmation for a Strend out in

>

> >

>

> > Livermore

>

> >

>

> > > for April 26th. Once we have that down we can all start training

>

> >

>

> > intensely knowing

>

> >

>

> > > the date is set.

>

> >

>

> > >

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> >

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> > > How does that sound?

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> > > ____________ _________ _________ __

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> >

>

> > > From: Matt <skate_94538@ ...>

>

> >

>

> > > To: STREND@yahoogroups. com

>

> >

>

> > > Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 5:57:32 PM

>

> >

>

> > > Subject: [STREND] Re: Into

>

> >

>

> > >

>

> >

>

> > >

>

> >

>

> > > Try this link to the possible run course: It is a mile loop. So 3

>

> >

>

> > > loops. (this way you get your split every mile as well and a little

>

> >

>

> > > bit of cheering and motivation)

>

> >

>

> > > The mini strend would only require 1 loop at the basic division

>

> >

>

> > > level followed by the mile x 3.14159

>

> >

>

> > > http://www.mapmyrun .com/run/ united-states/ ca/livermore/ 871034940616

>

> >

>

> > > Pretty darn flat, of course thier are some subtle elevation changes

>

> >

>

> > > but barely noticeable when actually running.

>

> >

>

> > >

>

> >

>

> > > --- In STREND@yahoogroups. com, "train_hard_ win_easy"

>

> >

>

> > > <train_hard_ win_easy@ ...> wrote:

>

> >

>

> > > >

>

> >

>

> > > > Chris,

>

> >

>

> > > >

>

> >

>

> > > > April 26th works just fine for me.

>

> >

>

> > > >

>

> >

>

> > > > Matt, I don't remember where in Livermore we had the event back in

>

> >

>

> > > > 2003 but that seemed to work well. The out and back course was

>

> >

>

> > > > relatively flat and fast so I think that would definitely be a good

>

> >

>

> > > > candidate.

>

> >

>

> > > >

>

> >

>

> > > > I recently started working at 24 Hour Fitness here in Sacramento

>

> >

>

> > > which

>

> >

>

> > > > has been good for both my training and recruiting possible new

>

> >

>

> > > > STRENDers...

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> > > >

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> > > > So, once the details are hammered out let me know and I can

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> > > definitely

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> >

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> > > > help with promoting the event in the Sacramento area!

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> >

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> > > >

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> >

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> > > > -Gurjeet

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> >

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> > > >

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> >

>

> > > > --- In STREND@yahoogroups. com, Chris Lele <sirchrislele@ > wrote:

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> >

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> > > > >

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> >

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> > > > > Matt,

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> > > > >

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> > > > > Matt,

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> > > > >

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> > > > > Wow, those costs and regulations are pretty prohibitive. What

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> > > I'll

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> > > > do in shooting for host

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> >

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> > > > > is to find an exercise facility in Los Gatos or Campbell. There

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> > > is

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> > > > flat running path that runs

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> > > > > along the creek that abuts both cities. Any other place in San

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> > > > Jose--in terms of traffic and

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> > > > > generally dreary running conditions-- wouldn't work.

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> > > > >

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> > > > > Livermore would work well too. Only one range of hills over from

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> > > the

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> > > > Bay Area. Probably

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> > > > > easier to find an out and back three mile not plagued by

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> > > traffic.

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> > > > >

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> > > > > Over the next couple weeks I'll try to come up with a host here

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> > > and

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> > > > then we'll compare notes

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> > > > > and see what we want to do. April 26th sounds good. How about you

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> >

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> > > > other Strenders?

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> >

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> > > > > John, Greg, Gurjit? How does that work?

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> >

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> > > > >

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> > > > > Keep Strending,

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> >

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> > > > > Chris

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> >

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> > > > >

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> > > > >

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> > > > >

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> > > > >

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> > > > >

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> >

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> > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __

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> >

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> > > > > From: Matt Bogdanowicz <skate_94538@ >

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> >

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> > > > > To: STREND@yahoogroups. com

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> >

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> > > > > Sent: Monday, January 12, 2009 1:21:30 PM

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> >

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> > > > > Subject: Re: [STREND] Into

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> >

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> > > > >

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> >

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> > > > > April 26th, shooting for a host: Anytime fitness or Fitness

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> > > together

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> > > > in Livermore.

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> > > > > Remember the problem with running on a track be it Highschool or

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> > > > otherwise, requires-upwards of 2,000,0000 of event insurance,

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> > > > permission from the Unified school district, special requirements

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> > > by

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> > > > the school, including on site EMT and if the bathrooms or

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> > > lockerooms

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> > > > are used, you have to pay for at least 1 janitor for 8 hours

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> > > > regardless of the length of the event, there is also parking issues

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> > > > and the general public to consider. Coordinating your event

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> > > around

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> >

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> > > > the numerous sports and other activities is near impossible. The

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> > > best

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> > > > alternative for a local strend is an out and back flat run on the

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> > > road,

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> > > > >

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> >

>

> > > > > --- On Mon, 1/12/09, Chris Lele <sirchrislele@ > wrote:

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> >

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> > > > >

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> >

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> > > > > From: Chris Lele <sirchrislele@ >

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> >

>

> > > > > Subject: Re: [STREND] Into

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> >

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> > > > > To: STREND@yahoogroups. com

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> >

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> > > > > Date: Monday, January 12, 2009, 10:46 AM

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> > > > >

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> >

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> > > > > Good morning Strenders!

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> > > > >

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> >

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> > > > > So here's what I'm thinking. Let's have the Strend in the

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> > > > > Bay Area. A few main reasons why:

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> > > > > 1. The climate is great and there are many all-weather

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> > > tracks we

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> > > > could use

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> > > > > (Kezar Stadium, Campbell Community Center, etc.)

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> > > > > 2. According to a recent study, San Francisco was found to be

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> > > > the fittest city

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> > > > > in the

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> > > > U.S.

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> > > (http://www.reuters. com/article/ lifestyleMolt/ idUSN30435738200

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> > 80530).

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> > > > > With a total of 4.5 million residents, the Bay Area is in

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> > > general a

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> > > > very fit

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> > > > > place. We should be able to recruit quite a few new Strenders.

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> > > > > 3. Whether we hold the Strend in San Jose or in San

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> > > Francisco,

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> >

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> > > > we'll be near

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> > > > > three major airports (Oakland, San Jose, San Francisco.) Getting

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> > > > here and about

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> >

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> > > > > will be easy for those Strenders coming from out of town.

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> >

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> > > > > 4. After sending your pulse into the stratosphere, you can

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> > > spend

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> > > > the rest of

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> > > > > the weekend enjoying San Francisco, one of the most photogenic

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> > > > cities in the

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> > > > > world. Or, for those still jonesing a fitness-induced endorphin

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> > > > high, hundreds

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> > > > > of miles of scenic trail hiking.

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> > > > > My goal would be to find a local gym/sponsor who'd be

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> > > > > willing to host the Strend. There are many smaller gyms

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> > > throughout

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> > > > the Bay Area

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> > > > > that specialize in training elite, high-level athletes and/or

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> > > giving

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> > > > clients

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> > > > > personalized 1:1 attention.

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> > > > > Of course, I'd love to get any other Strenders help when it

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> > > > > comes to organizing this eventâ€"finding a sponsor, T-shirts,

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> > > making

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> > > > sure this

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> > > > > goes off smoothly, marketing, approaching local newspapers/TV

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> > > stations.

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> > > > > As for the date, April 26th sounds perfect.

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> > > > > Who's in? Let's make this happen!

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> > > > >

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> > > > >

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> >

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> > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __

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> >

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> > > > > From: Matt Bogdanowicz <skate_94538@ >

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> >

>

> > > > > To: STREND@yahoogroups. com

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> >

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> > > > > Sent: Monday, January 5, 2009 4:59:48 PM

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> >

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> > > > > Subject: Re: [STREND] Into

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> > > > >

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> > > > > Sunday April 26th

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> > > > > Does that date seem to work for the Next STREND?

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> >

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> > > > >

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> >

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> > > > > Matt

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> > > > >

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> >

>

> > > > > --- On Mon, 1/5/09, Chris Lele <sirchrislele@ yahoo.com> wrote:

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> > > > >

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> >

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> > > > > From: Chris Lele <sirchrislele@ yahoo.com>

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> >

>

> > > > > Subject: Re: [STREND] Into

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> >

>

> > > > > To: STREND@yahoogroups. com

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> >

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> > > > > Date: Monday, January 5, 2009, 2:47 PM

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> >

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> > > > >

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> >

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> > > > > Welcome Dennis!

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> > > > >

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> > > > > It's always great to have another Strender.

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> > > > >

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> > > > > As for getting those reps up there (as well as for that running

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> > > time

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> > > > down

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> > > > > there) there are a variety of approaches. One straightforward

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> > > way is

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> > > > to do trial

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> > > > > Strends. I often do these in the gym, substituting the treadmill

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> > > for

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> > > > the track.

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> > > > > In terms of the disciplines, each one differs a little. I've

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> > > found

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> > > > that if I

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> > > > > add a little bit of resistance this usually increase the number

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> > > > reps I can

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> > > > > do. For pull-ups I put a 20/30 dumbbell between my ankles. For

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> > > > military press,

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> > > > > the thing that works best for me is to head-stand push ups

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> > > > the wall

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> > > > > first thing in the morning, going to near failure.

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> > > > > With many of the Strend exercises, I've found that going to

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> > > repeated

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> > > > > failure (back-to-back set of pull-ups for instance) doesn't

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> > > > necessarily add

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> > > > > more reps. Additionally, you want to give your body rest. Doing

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> > > > Strends on

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> > > > > consecutive days, while a good fitness rush, hasn't led to

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> > > increased

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> > > > reps

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> > > > > for me. Once every ten days on trial Strends is pretty ideal.

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> > > Again

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> > > > there are a

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> > > > > variety of approaches. Definitely experiment and let us know what

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> > > > works best for

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> > > > > you.

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> > > > > Again, welcome and good luck strending.

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> > > > >

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> > > > > -Chris Lele

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> > > > >

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> > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __

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> >

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> > > > > From: Dennis Seward <d_seward@sbcglobal . net>

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> >

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> > > > > To: STREND@yahoogroups. com

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> > > > > Sent: Monday, January 5, 2009 1:48:33 PM

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> > > > > Subject: [STREND] Into

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> > > > > What's your name? Dennis

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> > > > >

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> > > > > How you were introduced to STREND? Found it browsing fitness

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> > > sites.

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> > > > >

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> > > > > Have you ever competed in a STREND Fitness Challenge? I have not

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> > > > competed yet,

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> > > > > however I am interested in competing this year. Any help with

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> > > > specific training

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> > > > > routines would be appreciated.

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> > > > > - Dennis

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> > > > > Community email addresses:

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> > > > > Post message: STREND@

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> > > > > Subscribe: STREND-subscribe@

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> > > > > Unsubscribe: STREND-unsubscribe@

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> > > > > List Homepage:

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> > > > > http://groups. yahoo.com/ group/STREND

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> > > > > http://www.strend. comYahoo! Groups Links

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Where will this STREND be? Will it be in SF or closer to LA?

--- On Wed, 4/29/09, Chris Lele <sirchrislele@...> wrote:

From: Chris Lele <sirchrislele@...>
Subject: Re: [STREND] Re: West Coast Strend 2009
To: STREND@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2009, 9:13 AM

















       I think this is a good idea; because Strends are relatively infrequent
it's good to make sure all those who participate can. At the same time, it
depends on how flexible the host is. If they are already booked up the other
weeks then 6/27 it'll have to be. Personally, I could do almost any other week
in the summer except for 6/20 (wedding.) 

Either way, I'm looking forward to a good day of competition and camaraderie.
Now I just have to get my run time down. 

-Chris



--- On Wed, 4/29/09, Randall Fairchild <parlorhead@yahoo. com> wrote:



From: Randall Fairchild <parlorhead@yahoo. com>

Subject: [STREND] Re: West Coast Strend 2009

To: STREND@yahoogroups. com

Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2009, 8:52 AM



--- In STREND@yahoogroups. com, Chris Lele <sirchrislele@ ...> wrote:



>



> Hey guys,



> Just wanted to see if the Twilight Strend is still a go. I'm ready to start
some heavy training and would like to get myself back in shape for the
event. 



> Did the Jun. 27th weekend still work? 



> Matt, let me know if I can help in any way.



> How is everyone else's training going? Any PR's in pull-ups, bench, etc.?



> Hope all is well in the Strend world,



> Chris



>



> --- On Thu, 3/5/09, Matt Bogdanowicz <skate_94538@ ...> wrote:



>



> From: Matt Bogdanowicz <skate_94538@ ...>



> Subject: Re: [STREND] Re: West Coast Strend 2009



> To: STREND@yahoogroups. com



> Date: Thursday, March 5, 2009, 3:14 PM



>



>



Hey everyone,



The twilight strend sounds like a wonderful idea, but I will be out of town June
27th.  Was wondering what June 13th appeared possible or sometime in July or
August?



It would be great to get some feedback from other members for the proposed June
27th date or an alternative date.



Randall



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> Sorry guys, things are a bit hectic as of late.  Spring won't work. 



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> How about June 27?   I was actually thnking about a PM STREND -
twilight   6PM-8:30PM with a late celebratory dinner and beers to follow.



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> --- On Thu, 3/5/09, train_hard_win_ easy <train_hard_ win_ easy@yahoo. com>
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> From: train_hard_win_ easy <train_hard_ win_ easy@yahoo. com>



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> Subject: [STREND] Re: West Coast Strend 2009



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> To: STREND@yahoogroups. com



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> Date: Thursday, March 5, 2009, 11:23 AM



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>



> Has the final ruling come down from the courts yet? Just curious when we
should be anticipating the next STREND out here in California? April or June?



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> -Gurjeet



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>



>



> --- In STREND@yahoogroups. com, Calvin Nicholson <calvin_nicholson@ ...>
wrote:



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> >



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> > I think I could make the trek up to the Bay from Los Angeles.  I
probably have to act as a an official and not a participant this time around.



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> >



>



> > --- On Sun, 2/22/09, train_hard_win_ easy <train_hard_ win_easy@ ...> wrote:



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> > From: train_hard_win_ easy <train_hard_ win_easy@ ...>



>



> > Subject: [STREND] Re: West Coast Strend 2009



>



> > To: STREND@yahoogroups. com



>



> > Date: Sunday, February 22, 2009, 12:08 AM



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> > April date works just fine for me.



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> > -Gurjeet



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> >



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> >



>



> > --- In STREND@yahoogroups. com, Chris Lele <sirchrislele@ ...> wrote:



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> >



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> > >



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> >



>



> > > Okay gang, I just wanted to get a confirmation for a Strend out in



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> >



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> > Livermore



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> >



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> > > for April 26th. Once we have that down we can all start training



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> > intensely knowing



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> > > the date is set.



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> > > How does that sound?



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> > > ____________ _________ _________ __



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> >



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> > > From: Matt <skate_94538@ ...>



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> >



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> > > To: STREND@yahoogroups. com



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> >



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> > > Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 5:57:32 PM



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> >



>



> > > Subject: [STREND] Re: Into



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> >



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> > >



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> >



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> > >



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> >



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> > > Try this link to the possible run course: It is a mile loop. So 3



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> > > loops. (this way you get your split every mile as well and a little



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> > > bit of cheering and motivation)



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> >



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> > > The mini strend would only require 1 loop at the basic division



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> >



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> > > level followed by the mile x 3.14159



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> >



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> > > http://www.mapmyrun .com/run/ united-states/ ca/livermore/ 871034940616



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> >



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> > > Pretty darn flat, of course thier are some subtle elevation changes



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> >



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> > > but barely noticeable when actually running.



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> >



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> > >



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> >



>



> > > --- In STREND@yahoogroups. com, "train_hard_ win_easy"



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> >



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> > > <train_hard_ win_easy@ ...> wrote:



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> >



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> > > >



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> >



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> > > > Chris,



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> >



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> > > >



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> >



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> > > > April 26th works just fine for me.



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> >



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> > > >



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> >



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> > > > Matt, I don't remember where in Livermore we had the event back in



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> >



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> > > > 2003 but that seemed to work well. The out and back course was



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> >



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> > > > relatively flat and fast so I think that would definitely be a good



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> >



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> > > > candidate.



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> >



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> > > >



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> >



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> > > > I recently started working at 24 Hour Fitness here in Sacramento



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> >



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> > > which



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> >



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> > > > has been good for both my training and recruiting possible new



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> >



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> > > > STRENDers...



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> >



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> > > >



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> >



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> > > > So, once the details are hammered out let me know and I can



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> > > definitely



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> >



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> > > > help with promoting the event in the Sacramento area!



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> >



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> > > >



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> >



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> > > > -Gurjeet



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> >



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> > > >



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> >



>



> > > > --- In STREND@yahoogroups. com, Chris Lele <sirchrislele@ > wrote:



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> >



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> > > > >



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> > > > > Matt,



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> > > > >



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> > > > > Matt,



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> > > > >



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> > > > > Wow, those costs and regulations are pretty prohibitive. What



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> > > I'll



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> > > > do in shooting for host



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> >



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> > > > > is to find an exercise facility in Los Gatos or Campbell. There



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> >



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> > > is



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> >



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> > > > flat running path that runs



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> > > > > along the creek that abuts both cities. Any other place in San



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> > > > Jose--in terms of traffic and



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> > > > > generally dreary running conditions-- wouldn't work.



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> >



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> > > > >



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> > > > > Livermore would work well too. Only one range of hills over from



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> > > the



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> > > > Bay Area. Probably



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> > > > > easier to find an out and back three mile not plagued by



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> > > traffic.



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> > > > > Over the next couple weeks I'll try to come up with a host here



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> > > and



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> > > > then we'll compare notes



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> > > > > and see what we want to do. April 26th sounds good. How about you



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> > > > other Strenders?



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> >



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> > > > > John, Greg, Gurjit? How does that work?



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> > > > > Keep Strending,



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> > > > > Chris



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> > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __



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> > > > > From: Matt Bogdanowicz <skate_94538@ >



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> >



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> > > > > To: STREND@yahoogroups. com



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> >



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> > > > > Sent: Monday, January 12, 2009 1:21:30 PM



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> >



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> > > > > Subject: Re: [STREND] Into



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> >



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> > > > >



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> >



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> > > > > April 26th, shooting for a host: Anytime fitness or Fitness



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> > > together



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> > > > in Livermore.



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> >



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> > > > > Remember the problem with running on a track be it Highschool or



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> >



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> > > > otherwise, requires-upwards of 2,000,0000 of event insurance,



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> >



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> > > > permission from the Unified school district, special requirements



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> >



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> > > by



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> >



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> > > > the school, including on site EMT and if the bathrooms or



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> > > lockerooms



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> > > > are used, you have to pay for at least 1 janitor for 8 hours



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> > > > regardless of the length of the event, there is also parking issues



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> > > > and the general public to consider. Coordinating your event



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> > > around



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> > > > the numerous sports and other activities is near impossible. The



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> > > best



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> > > > alternative for a local strend is an out and back flat run on the



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> > > road,



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> >



>



> > > > > --- On Mon, 1/12/09, Chris Lele <sirchrislele@ > wrote:



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> >



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> > > > >



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> >



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> > > > > From: Chris Lele <sirchrislele@ >



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> >



>



> > > > > Subject: Re: [STREND] Into



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> >



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> > > > > To: STREND@yahoogroups. com



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> >



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> > > > > Date: Monday, January 12, 2009, 10:46 AM



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> > > > >



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> > > > > Good morning Strenders!



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> > > > > So here's what I'm thinking. Let's have the Strend in the



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> > > > > Bay Area. A few main reasons why:



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> > > > > 1. The climate is great and there are many all-weather



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> > > tracks we



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> > > > could use



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> > > > > (Kezar Stadium, Campbell Community Center, etc.)



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> > > > > 2. According to a recent study, San Francisco was found to be



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> > > > the fittest city



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> > > > > in the



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> > > (http://www.reuters. com/article/ lifestyleMolt/ idUSN30435738200



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> > 80530).



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> > > > > With a total of 4.5 million residents, the Bay Area is in



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> > > general a



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> > > > very fit



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> > > > > place. We should be able to recruit quite a few new Strenders.



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> >



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> > > > > 3. Whether we hold the Strend in San Jose or in San



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> > > Francisco,



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> > > > we'll be near



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> > > > > three major airports (Oakland, San Jose, San Francisco.) Getting



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> >



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> > > > here and about



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> >



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> > > > > will be easy for those Strenders coming from out of town.



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> >



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> > > > > 4. After sending your pulse into the stratosphere, you can



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> > > spend



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> > > > the rest of



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> > > > > the weekend enjoying San Francisco, one of the most photogenic



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> > > > cities in the



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> > > > > world. Or, for those still jonesing a fitness-induced endorphin



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> > > > high, hundreds



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> > > > > of miles of scenic trail hiking.



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> > > > > My goal would be to find a local gym/sponsor who'd be



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> > > > > willing to host the Strend. There are many smaller gyms



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> > > throughout



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> > > > the Bay Area



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> > > > > that specialize in training elite, high-level athletes and/or



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> > > > clients



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> > > > > personalized 1:1 attention.



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> > > > > Of course, I'd love to get any other Strenders help when it



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> > > > > comes to organizing this eventâ€"finding a sponsor, T-shirts,



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> > > making



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> > > > sure this



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> > > > > goes off smoothly, marketing, approaching local newspapers/TV



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> > > > > As for the date, April 26th sounds perfect.



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> > > > > Who's in? Let's make this happen!



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> > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __



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> > > > > From: Matt Bogdanowicz <skate_94538@ >



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> >



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> > > > > To: STREND@yahoogroups. com



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> >



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> > > > > Sent: Monday, January 5, 2009 4:59:48 PM



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> > > > > Subject: Re: [STREND] Into



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> > > > > Sunday April 26th



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> > > > > Does that date seem to work for the Next STREND?



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> > > > >



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> >



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> > > > > Matt



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> >



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> > > > >



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> >



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> > > > > --- On Mon, 1/5/09, Chris Lele <sirchrislele@ yahoo.com> wrote:



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> > > > >



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> >



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> > > > > From: Chris Lele <sirchrislele@ yahoo.com>



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> >



>



> > > > > Subject: Re: [STREND] Into



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> >



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> > > > > To: STREND@yahoogroups. com



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> >



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> > > > > Date: Monday, January 5, 2009, 2:47 PM



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> >



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> > > > >



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> >



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> > > > > Welcome Dennis!



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> > > > > It's always great to have another Strender.



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> > > > >



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> > > > > As for getting those reps up there (as well as for that running



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> > > time



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> > > > down



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> > > > > there) there are a variety of approaches. One straightforward



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> > > way is



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> > > > to do trial



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> > > > > Strends. I often do these in the gym, substituting the treadmill



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> > > > the track.



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> > > > > In terms of the disciplines, each one differs a little. I've



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> > > > that if I



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> > > > > add a little bit of resistance this usually increase the number



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> > > > reps I can



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> > > > > do. For pull-ups I put a 20/30 dumbbell between my ankles. For



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> >



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> > > > military press,



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> >



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> > > > > the thing that works best for me is to head-stand push ups



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> > > > the wall



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> > > > > first thing in the morning, going to near failure.



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> > > > > With many of the Strend exercises, I've found that going to



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> > > repeated



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> > > > > failure (back-to-back set of pull-ups for instance) doesn't



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> > > > > more reps. Additionally, you want to give your body rest. Doing



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> > > > Strends on



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> > > > > consecutive days, while a good fitness rush, hasn't led to



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> > > > > for me. Once every ten days on trial Strends is pretty ideal.



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> > > Again



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> >



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> > > > there are a



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> >



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> > > > > variety of approaches. Definitely experiment and let us know what



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> >



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> > > > works best for



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> >



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> > > > > you.



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> >



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> > > > >



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> >



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> > > > > Again, welcome and good luck strending.



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> > > > >



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> >



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> > > > > -Chris Lele



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> > > > >



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> >



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> > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __



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> >



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> > > > > From: Dennis Seward <d_seward@sbcglobal . net>



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> >



>



> > > > > To: STREND@yahoogroups. com



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> >



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> > > > > Sent: Monday, January 5, 2009 1:48:33 PM



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> > > > > Subject: [STREND] Into



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> > > > > What's your name? Dennis



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> >



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> > > > > How you were introduced to STREND? Found it browsing fitness



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> > > > > Have you ever competed in a STREND Fitness Challenge? I have not



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> > > > competed yet,



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> > > > > however I am interested in competing this year. Any help with



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> > > > specific training



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> > > > > routines would be appreciated.



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> > > > > - Dennis



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I think this is a good idea; because Strends are relatively infrequent it's good
to make sure all those who participate can. At the same time, it depends on how
flexible the host is. If they are already booked up the other weeks then 6/27
it'll have to be. Personally, I could do almost any other week in the summer
except for 6/20 (wedding.) 
Either way, I'm looking forward to a good day of competition and camaraderie.
Now I just have to get my run time down. 
-Chris

--- On Wed, 4/29/09, Randall Fairchild <parlorhead@...> wrote:

From: Randall Fairchild <parlorhead@...>
Subject: [STREND] Re: West Coast Strend 2009
To: STREND@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2009, 8:52 AM
























       --- In STREND@yahoogroups. com, Chris Lele <sirchrislele@ ...> wrote:

>

> Hey guys,

> Just wanted to see if the Twilight Strend is still a go. I'm ready to start
some heavy training and would like to get myself back in shape for the
event. 

> Did the Jun. 27th weekend still work? 

> Matt, let me know if I can help in any way.

> How is everyone else's training going? Any PR's in pull-ups, bench, etc.?

> Hope all is well in the Strend world,

> Chris

>

> --- On Thu, 3/5/09, Matt Bogdanowicz <skate_94538@ ...> wrote:

>

> From: Matt Bogdanowicz <skate_94538@ ...>

> Subject: Re: [STREND] Re: West Coast Strend 2009

> To: STREND@yahoogroups. com

> Date: Thursday, March 5, 2009, 3:14 PM

>

>

Hey everyone,



The twilight strend sounds like a wonderful idea, but I will be out of town June
27th.  Was wondering what June 13th appeared possible or sometime in July or
August?



It would be great to get some feedback from other members for the proposed June
27th date or an alternative date.



Randall



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> Sorry guys, things are a bit hectic as of late.  Spring won't work. 

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> How about June 27?   I was actually thnking about a PM STREND -
twilight   6PM-8:30PM with a late celebratory dinner and beers to follow.

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> --- On Thu, 3/5/09, train_hard_win_ easy <train_hard_ win_ easy@yahoo. com>
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> From: train_hard_win_ easy <train_hard_ win_ easy@yahoo. com>

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> Subject: [STREND] Re: West Coast Strend 2009

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> To: STREND@yahoogroups. com

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> Date: Thursday, March 5, 2009, 11:23 AM

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>

> Has the final ruling come down from the courts yet? Just curious when we
should be anticipating the next STREND out here in California? April or June?

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>

>

> -Gurjeet

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>

>

> --- In STREND@yahoogroups. com, Calvin Nicholson <calvin_nicholson@ ...>
wrote:

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> >

>

> > I think I could make the trek up to the Bay from Los Angeles.  I
probably have to act as a an official and not a participant this time around.

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> > --- On Sun, 2/22/09, train_hard_win_ easy <train_hard_ win_easy@ ...> wrote:

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> > From: train_hard_win_ easy <train_hard_ win_easy@ ...>

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> > Subject: [STREND] Re: West Coast Strend 2009

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> > To: STREND@yahoogroups. com

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> > Date: Sunday, February 22, 2009, 12:08 AM

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> > April date works just fine for me.

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> > -Gurjeet

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> > --- In STREND@yahoogroups. com, Chris Lele <sirchrislele@ ...> wrote:

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> > > Okay gang, I just wanted to get a confirmation for a Strend out in

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> > Livermore

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> > > for April 26th. Once we have that down we can all start training

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> > intensely knowing

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> > > the date is set.

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> > > How does that sound?

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> > > ____________ _________ _________ __

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> > > From: Matt <skate_94538@ ...>

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> > > To: STREND@yahoogroups. com

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> > > Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 5:57:32 PM

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> >

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> > > Subject: [STREND] Re: Into

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> > > Try this link to the possible run course: It is a mile loop. So 3

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> > > loops. (this way you get your split every mile as well and a little

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> > > bit of cheering and motivation)

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> > > The mini strend would only require 1 loop at the basic division

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> > > level followed by the mile x 3.14159

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> > > http://www.mapmyrun .com/run/ united-states/ ca/livermore/ 871034940616

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> > > Pretty darn flat, of course thier are some subtle elevation changes

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> > > but barely noticeable when actually running.

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> > > --- In STREND@yahoogroups. com, "train_hard_ win_easy"

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> > > <train_hard_ win_easy@ ...> wrote:

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> > > > Chris,

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> > > > April 26th works just fine for me.

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> > > > Matt, I don't remember where in Livermore we had the event back in

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> > > > 2003 but that seemed to work well. The out and back course was

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> > > > relatively flat and fast so I think that would definitely be a good

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> > > > candidate.

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> > > >

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> > > > I recently started working at 24 Hour Fitness here in Sacramento

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> > > which

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> > > > has been good for both my training and recruiting possible new

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> > > > STRENDers...

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> > > >

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> > > > So, once the details are hammered out let me know and I can

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> > > definitely

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> > > > help with promoting the event in the Sacramento area!

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> > > >

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> > > > -Gurjeet

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> > > >

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> >

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> > > > --- In STREND@yahoogroups. com, Chris Lele <sirchrislele@ > wrote:

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> > > > > Matt,

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> > > > > Matt,

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> > > > > Wow, those costs and regulations are pretty prohibitive. What

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> > > > do in shooting for host

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> > > > > is to find an exercise facility in Los Gatos or Campbell. There

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> > > is

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> > > > flat running path that runs

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> > > > > along the creek that abuts both cities. Any other place in San

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> > > > Jose--in terms of traffic and

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> > > > > generally dreary running conditions-- wouldn't work.

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> > > > > Livermore would work well too. Only one range of hills over from

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> > > > Bay Area. Probably

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> > > > > easier to find an out and back three mile not plagued by

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> > > traffic.

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> > > > > Over the next couple weeks I'll try to come up with a host here

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> > > and

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> > > > then we'll compare notes

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> > > > > and see what we want to do. April 26th sounds good. How about you

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> > > > other Strenders?

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> > > > > John, Greg, Gurjit? How does that work?

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> > > > > Keep Strending,

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> > > > > Chris

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> > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __

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> > > > > From: Matt Bogdanowicz <skate_94538@ >

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> > > > > To: STREND@yahoogroups. com

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> > > > > Sent: Monday, January 12, 2009 1:21:30 PM

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> > > > > Subject: Re: [STREND] Into

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> > > > > April 26th, shooting for a host: Anytime fitness or Fitness

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> > > together

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> > > > in Livermore.

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> > > > > Remember the problem with running on a track be it Highschool or

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> > > > otherwise, requires-upwards of 2,000,0000 of event insurance,

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> > > > permission from the Unified school district, special requirements

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> > > > regardless of the length of the event, there is also parking issues

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> > > > and the general public to consider. Coordinating your event

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> > > > the numerous sports and other activities is near impossible. The

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> > > > > --- On Mon, 1/12/09, Chris Lele <sirchrislele@ > wrote:

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> > > > > From: Chris Lele <sirchrislele@ >

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> > > > > Subject: Re: [STREND] Into

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> >

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> > > > > To: STREND@yahoogroups. com

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> > > > > Date: Monday, January 12, 2009, 10:46 AM

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> > > > > Good morning Strenders!

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> > > > > So here's what I'm thinking. Let's have the Strend in the

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> > > > > 2. According to a recent study, San Francisco was found to be

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> > > (http://www.reuters. com/article/ lifestyleMolt/ idUSN30435738200

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> > > > > three major airports (Oakland, San Jose, San Francisco.) Getting

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> > > > > will be easy for those Strenders coming from out of town.

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> > > > > 4. After sending your pulse into the stratosphere, you can

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> > > > > My goal would be to find a local gym/sponsor who'd be

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> > > > > that specialize in training elite, high-level athletes and/or

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> > > > > Of course, I'd love to get any other Strenders help when it

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> > > > > comes to organizing this eventâ€"finding a sponsor, T-shirts,

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> > > making

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> > > > sure this

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> > > > > As for the date, April 26th sounds perfect.

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> > > > > Who's in? Let's make this happen!

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> > > > >

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> > > > >

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> > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __

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> > > > > From: Matt Bogdanowicz <skate_94538@ >

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> >

>

> > > > > To: STREND@yahoogroups. com

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> > > > > Sent: Monday, January 5, 2009 4:59:48 PM

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> > > > > Subject: Re: [STREND] Into

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> > > > > Sunday April 26th

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> > > > > Does that date seem to work for the Next STREND?

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> > > > >

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> > > > > Matt

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> > > > >

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> > > > > --- On Mon, 1/5/09, Chris Lele <sirchrislele@ yahoo.com> wrote:

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> > > > >

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> > > > > From: Chris Lele <sirchrislele@ yahoo.com>

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> > > > > Subject: Re: [STREND] Into

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> > > > > To: STREND@yahoogroups. com

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> > > > > Date: Monday, January 5, 2009, 2:47 PM

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> > > > >

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> > > > > Welcome Dennis!

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> > > > > It's always great to have another Strender.

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> > > > > As for getting those reps up there (as well as for that running

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> > > > down

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> > > > > there) there are a variety of approaches. One straightforward

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> > > > > Strends. I often do these in the gym, substituting the treadmill

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> > > > the track.

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> > > > > In terms of the disciplines, each one differs a little. I've

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> > > > > add a little bit of resistance this usually increase the number

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> > > > > do. For pull-ups I put a 20/30 dumbbell between my ankles. For

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> > > > military press,

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> > > > > the thing that works best for me is to head-stand push ups

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> > > > > first thing in the morning, going to near failure.

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> > > > > With many of the Strend exercises, I've found that going to

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> > > repeated

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> > > > > failure (back-to-back set of pull-ups for instance) doesn't

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> > > > necessarily add

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> > > > > more reps. Additionally, you want to give your body rest. Doing

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> > > > Strends on

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> > > > > consecutive days, while a good fitness rush, hasn't led to

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> > > increased

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> > > > reps

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> > > > > for me. Once every ten days on trial Strends is pretty ideal.

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> > > Again

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> > > > there are a

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> > > > > variety of approaches. Definitely experiment and let us know what

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> > > > works best for

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> > > > > you.

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> > > > >

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> > > > > Again, welcome and good luck strending.

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> > > > >

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> > > > > -Chris Lele

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> > > > >

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> >

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> > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __

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> >

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> > > > > From: Dennis Seward <d_seward@sbcglobal . net>

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> >

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> > > > > To: STREND@yahoogroups. com

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> >

>

> > > > > Sent: Monday, January 5, 2009 1:48:33 PM

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> >

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> > > > > Subject: [STREND] Into

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> > > > >

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> >

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> > > > > What's your name? Dennis

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> > > > >

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> >

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> > > > > How you were introduced to STREND? Found it browsing fitness

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> > > sites.

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> >

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> > > > >

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> >

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> > > > > Have you ever competed in a STREND Fitness Challenge? I have not

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> >

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> > > > competed yet,

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> >

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> > > > > however I am interested in competing this year. Any help with

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> > > > specific training

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> >

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> > > > > routines would be appreciated.

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> > > > >

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> >

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> > > > > - Dennis

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> > > > > ------------ --------- --------- ------

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> > > > > Community email addresses:

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> > > > > Post message: STREND@

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> >

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> > > > > Subscribe: STREND-subscribe@

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> >

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> > > > > Unsubscribe: STREND-unsubscribe@

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> >

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> > > > >

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> >

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> > > > > List Homepage:

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> >

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> > > > > http://groups. yahoo.com/ group/STREND

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> >

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> > > > >

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> >

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> > > > > To go to the STREND Website:

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> > > > > http://www.strend. comYahoo! Groups Links

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--- In STREND@yahoogroups.com, Chris Lele <sirchrislele@...> wrote:
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> Hey guys,
> Just wanted to see if the Twilight Strend is still a go. I'm ready to start
some heavy training and would like to get myself back in shape for the event. 
> Did the Jun. 27th weekend still work? 
> Matt, let me know if I can help in any way.
> How is everyone else's training going? Any PR's in pull-ups, bench, etc.?
> Hope all is well in the Strend world,
> Chris
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> --- On Thu, 3/5/09, Matt Bogdanowicz <skate_94538@...> wrote:
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> From: Matt Bogdanowicz <skate_94538@...>
> Subject: Re: [STREND] Re: West Coast Strend 2009
> To: STREND@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Thursday, March 5, 2009, 3:14 PM
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Hey everyone,

The twilight strend sounds like a wonderful idea, but I will be out of town June
27th.  Was wondering what June 13th appeared possible or sometime in July or
August?

It would be great to get some feedback from other members for the proposed June
27th date or an alternative date.

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> > > From: Matt <skate_94538@ ...>
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Yes it is on the STREND site future challenges, should have PDF and online reg
up first week of May.
clocked a 4:15.01 recently in a 1500, and in less then two weeks hoping for a
4:11 = toa 4:29 mile.  Running 16:30 in the 5K  so things are  looking
good. 
Bench is moving up as  well, We have a bench press contest at work and I should
hit 245 at a BW of 143.  Did 115% of my weight the other day 23 times, so I
should be able to start off with 25 reps. Hoping for as many as 126 reps, but
really it is my run time, I am pretty sure i will come through no slower then
17:30.
Anyway a 7.2 is my goal in the Elite div
 
STREND ON!
Matt
 

--- On Tue, 4/28/09, Chris Lele <sirchrislele@...> wrote:

From: Chris Lele <sirchrislele@...>
Subject: Re: [STREND] Re: West Coast Strend 2009
To: STREND@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2009, 4:12 PM








Hey guys,
Just wanted to see if the Twilight Strend is still a go. I'm ready to start some
heavy training and would like to get myself back in shape for the event. 
Did the Jun. 27th weekend still work? 
Matt, let me know if I can help in any way.
How is everyone else's training going? Any PR's in pull-ups, bench, etc.?
Hope all is well in the Strend world,
Chris

--- On Thu, 3/5/09, Matt Bogdanowicz <skate_94538@ yahoo.com> wrote:

From: Matt Bogdanowicz <skate_94538@ yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [STREND] Re: West Coast Strend 2009
To: STREND@yahoogroups. com
Date: Thursday, March 5, 2009, 3:14 PM

Sorry guys, things are a bit hectic as of late.  Spring won't work. 

 

How about June 27?   I was actually thnking about a PM STREND - twilight  
6PM-8:30PM with a late celebratory dinner and beers to follow.

 

--- On Thu, 3/5/09, train_hard_win_ easy <train_hard_ win_ easy@yahoo. com>
wrote:

From: train_hard_win_ easy <train_hard_ win_ easy@yahoo. com>

Subject: [STREND] Re: West Coast Strend 2009

To: STREND@yahoogroups. com

Date: Thursday, March 5, 2009, 11:23 AM

Has the final ruling come down from the courts yet? Just curious when we should
be anticipating the next STREND out here in California? April or June?

-Gurjeet

--- In STREND@yahoogroups. com, Calvin Nicholson <calvin_nicholson@ ...> wrote:

>

> I think I could make the trek up to the Bay from Los Angeles.  I probably
have to act as a an official and not a participant this time around.

>

> --- On Sun, 2/22/09, train_hard_win_ easy <train_hard_ win_easy@ ...> wrote:

> From: train_hard_win_ easy <train_hard_ win_easy@ ...>

> Subject: [STREND] Re: West Coast Strend 2009

> To: STREND@yahoogroups. com

> Date: Sunday, February 22, 2009, 12:08 AM

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>

> April date works just fine for me.

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>

>

> -Gurjeet

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>

>

> --- In STREND@yahoogroups. com, Chris Lele <sirchrislele@ ...> wrote:

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> >

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> > Okay gang, I just wanted to get a confirmation for a Strend out in

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> Livermore

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> > for April 26th. Once we have that down we can all start training

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> intensely knowing

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> > the date is set.

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> >

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> > How does that sound?

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> >

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> > ____________ _________ _________ __

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> > From: Matt <skate_94538@ ...>

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> > To: STREND@yahoogroups. com

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> > Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 5:57:32 PM

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> > Subject: [STREND] Re: Into

>

> >

>

> >

>

> > Try this link to the possible run course: It is a mile loop. So 3

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> > loops. (this way you get your split every mile as well and a little

>

> > bit of cheering and motivation)

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> > The mini strend would only require 1 loop at the basic division

>

> > level followed by the mile x 3.14159

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> > http://www.mapmyrun .com/run/ united-states/ ca/livermore/ 871034940616

>

> > Pretty darn flat, of course thier are some subtle elevation changes

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> > but barely noticeable when actually running.

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> >

>

> > --- In STREND@yahoogroups. com, "train_hard_ win_easy"

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> > <train_hard_ win_easy@ ...> wrote:

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> > >

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> > > Chris,

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> > >

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> > > April 26th works just fine for me.

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> > >

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> > > Matt, I don't remember where in Livermore we had the event back in

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> > > 2003 but that seemed to work well. The out and back course was

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> > > relatively flat and fast so I think that would definitely be a good

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> > > candidate.

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> > >

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> > > I recently started working at 24 Hour Fitness here in Sacramento

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> > which

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> > > has been good for both my training and recruiting possible new

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> > > STRENDers...

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> > >

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> > > So, once the details are hammered out let me know and I can

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> > definitely

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> > > help with promoting the event in the Sacramento area!

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> > >

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> > > -Gurjeet

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> > >

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> > > --- In STREND@yahoogroups. com, Chris Lele <sirchrislele@ > wrote:

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> > > > Matt,

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> > > >

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> > > > Matt,

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> > > > Wow, those costs and regulations are pretty prohibitive. What

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> > I'll

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> > > do in shooting for host

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> > > > is to find an exercise facility in Los Gatos or Campbell. There

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> > is

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> > > flat running path that runs

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> > > > along the creek that abuts both cities. Any other place in San

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> > > Jose--in terms of traffic and

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> > > > generally dreary running conditions-- wouldn't work.

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> > > > Livermore would work well too. Only one range of hills over from

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> > > Bay Area. Probably

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> > > > easier to find an out and back three mile not plagued by

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> > > > Over the next couple weeks I'll try to come up with a host here

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> > and

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> > > then we'll compare notes

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> > > > and see what we want to do. April 26th sounds good. How about you

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> > > other Strenders?

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> > > > John, Greg, Gurjit? How does that work?

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> > > > Keep Strending,

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> > > > Chris

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> > > > ____________ _________ _________ __

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> > > > From: Matt Bogdanowicz <skate_94538@ >

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> > > > To: STREND@yahoogroups. com

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> > > > Sent: Monday, January 12, 2009 1:21:30 PM

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> > > > Subject: Re: [STREND] Into

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> > > >

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> > > > April 26th, shooting for a host: Anytime fitness or Fitness

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> > together

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> > > in Livermore.

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> > > > Remember the problem with running on a track be it Highschool or

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> > > otherwise, requires-upwards of 2,000,0000 of event insurance,

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> > > permission from the Unified school district, special requirements

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> > by

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> > > regardless of the length of the event, there is also parking issues

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> > > and the general public to consider. Coordinating your event

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> > > the numerous sports and other activities is near impossible. The

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> > > >

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> > > > --- On Mon, 1/12/09, Chris Lele <sirchrislele@ > wrote:

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> > > > From: Chris Lele <sirchrislele@ >

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> > > > Subject: Re: [STREND] Into

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> > > > To: STREND@yahoogroups. com

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> > > > Date: Monday, January 12, 2009, 10:46 AM

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> > > > Good morning Strenders!

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> > > > So here's what I'm thinking. Let's have the Strend in the

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> > > > 1. The climate is great and there are many all-weather

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> > > > 2. According to a recent study, San Francisco was found to be

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> > (http://www.reuters. com/article/ lifestyleMolt/ idUSN30435738200

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> 80530).

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> > > > With a total of 4.5 million residents, the Bay Area is in

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> > general a

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> > > very fit

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> > > > place. We should be able to recruit quite a few new Strenders.

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> > > > 3. Whether we hold the Strend in San Jose or in San

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> > Francisco,

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> > > we'll be near

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> > > > three major airports (Oakland, San Jose, San Francisco.) Getting

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> > > here and about

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> > > > will be easy for those Strenders coming from out of town.

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> > > > 4. After sending your pulse into the stratosphere, you can

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> > spend

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> > > the rest of

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> > > > the weekend enjoying San Francisco, one of the most photogenic

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> > > cities in the

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> > > > world. Or, for those still jonesing a fitness-induced endorphin

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> > > high, hundreds

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> > > > of miles of scenic trail hiking.

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> > > > My goal would be to find a local gym/sponsor who'd be

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> > > > willing to host the Strend. There are many smaller gyms

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> > > > that specialize in training elite, high-level athletes and/or

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> > > clients

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> > > > personalized 1:1 attention.

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> > > > Of course, I'd love to get any other Strenders help when it

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> > > > comes to organizing this eventâ€"finding a sponsor, T-shirts,

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> > > > As for the date, April 26th sounds perfect.

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> > > > Who's in? Let's make this happen!

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> > > >

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> > > >

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> > > >

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> > > > ____________ _________ _________ __

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> > > > From: Matt Bogdanowicz <skate_94538@ >

>

> > > > To: STREND@yahoogroups. com

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> > > > Sent: Monday, January 5, 2009 4:59:48 PM

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> > > > Subject: Re: [STREND] Into

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> > > >

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> > > >

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> > > >

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> > > > Sunday April 26th

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> > > > Does that date seem to work for the Next STREND?

>

> > > >

>

> > > > Matt

>

> > > >

>

> > > > --- On Mon, 1/5/09, Chris Lele <sirchrislele@ yahoo.com> wrote:

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> > > >

>

> > > > From: Chris Lele <sirchrislele@ yahoo.com>

>

> > > > Subject: Re: [STREND] Into

>

> > > > To: STREND@yahoogroups. com

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> > > > Date: Monday, January 5, 2009, 2:47 PM

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> > > >

>

> > > > Welcome Dennis!

>

> > > >

>

> > > > It's always great to have another Strender.

>

> > > >

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> > > > As for getting those reps up there (as well as for that running

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> > time

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> > > > there) there are a variety of approaches. One straightforward

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> > way is

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> > > to do trial

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> > > > Strends. I often do these in the gym, substituting the treadmill

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> > for

>

> > > the track.

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> > > > In terms of the disciplines, each one differs a little. I've

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> > found

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> > > that if I

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> > > > add a little bit of resistance this usually increase the number

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> > of

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> > > reps I can

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> > > > do. For pull-ups I put a 20/30 dumbbell between my ankles. For

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> > > military press,

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> > > > the thing that works best for me is to head-stand push ups

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> > > > first thing in the morning, going to near failure.

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> > > > With many of the Strend exercises, I've found that going to

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> > repeated

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> > > > failure (back-to-back set of pull-ups for instance) doesn't

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> > > necessarily add

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> > > > more reps. Additionally, you want to give your body rest. Doing

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> > > Strends on

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> > > > consecutive days, while a good fitness rush, hasn't led to

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> > increased

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> > > reps

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> > > > for me. Once every ten days on trial Strends is pretty ideal.

>

> > Again

>

> > > there are a

>

> > > > variety of approaches. Definitely experiment and let us know what

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> > > works best for

>

> > > > you.

>

> > > >

>

> > > > Again, welcome and good luck strending.

>

> > > >

>

> > > > -Chris Lele

>

> > > >

>

> > > > ____________ _________ _________ __

>

> > > > From: Dennis Seward <d_seward@sbcglobal . net>

>

> > > > To: STREND@yahoogroups. com

>

> > > > Sent: Monday, January 5, 2009 1:48:33 PM

>

> > > > Subject: [STREND] Into

>

> > > >

>

> > > > What's your name? Dennis

>

> > > >

>

> > > > How you were introduced to STREND? Found it browsing fitness

>

> > sites.

>

> > > >

>

> > > > Have you ever competed in a STREND Fitness Challenge? I have not

>

> > > competed yet,

>

> > > > however I am interested in competing this year. Any help with

>

> > > specific training

>

> > > > routines would be appreciated.

>

> > > >

>

> > > > - Dennis

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Hey guys,
Just wanted to see if the Twilight Strend is still a go. I'm ready to start some
heavy training and would like to get myself back in shape for the event. 
Did the Jun. 27th weekend still work? 
Matt, let me know if I can help in any way.
How is everyone else's training going? Any PR's in pull-ups, bench, etc.?
Hope all is well in the Strend world,
Chris

--- On Thu, 3/5/09, Matt Bogdanowicz <skate_94538@...> wrote:

From: Matt Bogdanowicz <skate_94538@...>
Subject: Re: [STREND] Re: West Coast Strend 2009
To: STREND@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, March 5, 2009, 3:14 PM























Sorry guys, things are a bit hectic as of late.  Spring won't work. 

 

How about June 27?   I was actually thnking about a PM STREND - twilight  
6PM-8:30PM with a late celebratory dinner and beers to follow.

 



--- On Thu, 3/5/09, train_hard_win_ easy <train_hard_win_ easy@yahoo. com>
wrote:



From: train_hard_win_ easy <train_hard_win_ easy@yahoo. com>

Subject: [STREND] Re: West Coast Strend 2009

To: STREND@yahoogroups. com

Date: Thursday, March 5, 2009, 11:23 AM



Has the final ruling come down from the courts yet? Just curious when we should
be anticipating the next STREND out here in California? April or June?



-Gurjeet



--- In STREND@yahoogroups. com, Calvin Nicholson <calvin_nicholson@ ...> wrote:

>

> I think I could make the trek up to the Bay from Los Angeles.  I probably
have to act as a an official and not a participant this time around.

>

> --- On Sun, 2/22/09, train_hard_win_ easy <train_hard_ win_easy@ ...> wrote:

> From: train_hard_win_ easy <train_hard_ win_easy@ ...>

> Subject: [STREND] Re: West Coast Strend 2009

> To: STREND@yahoogroups. com

> Date: Sunday, February 22, 2009, 12:08 AM

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> April date works just fine for me.

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> -Gurjeet

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>

>

> --- In STREND@yahoogroups. com, Chris Lele <sirchrislele@ ...> wrote:

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> >

>

> > Okay gang, I just wanted to get a confirmation for a Strend out in

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> Livermore

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> > for April 26th. Once we have that down we can all start training

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> intensely knowing

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> > the date is set.

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> >

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> > How does that sound?

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> >

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> > ____________ _________ _________ __

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> > From: Matt <skate_94538@ ...>

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> > To: STREND@yahoogroups. com

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> > Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 5:57:32 PM

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> > Subject: [STREND] Re: Into

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> >

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> >

>

> > Try this link to the possible run course: It is a mile loop. So 3

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> > loops. (this way you get your split every mile as well and a little

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> > bit of cheering and motivation)

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> > The mini strend would only require 1 loop at the basic division

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> > level followed by the mile x 3.14159

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> > http://www.mapmyrun .com/run/ united-states/ ca/livermore/ 871034940616

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> > Pretty darn flat, of course thier are some subtle elevation changes

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> > but barely noticeable when actually running.

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> >

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> > --- In STREND@yahoogroups. com, "train_hard_ win_easy"

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> > <train_hard_ win_easy@ ...> wrote:

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> > > Chris,

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> > >

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> > > April 26th works just fine for me.

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> > >

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> > > Matt, I don't remember where in Livermore we had the event back in

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> > > 2003 but that seemed to work well. The out and back course was

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> > > relatively flat and fast so I think that would definitely be a good

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> > > candidate.

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> > > I recently started working at 24 Hour Fitness here in Sacramento

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> > which

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> > > has been good for both my training and recruiting possible new

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> > > STRENDers...

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> > >

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> > > So, once the details are hammered out let me know and I can

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> > definitely

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> > > help with promoting the event in the Sacramento area!

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> > >

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> > > -Gurjeet

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> > >

>

> > > --- In STREND@yahoogroups. com, Chris Lele <sirchrislele@ > wrote:

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> > > >

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> > > > Matt,

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> > > >

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> > > > Matt,

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> > > > Wow, those costs and regulations are pretty prohibitive. What

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> > > do in shooting for host

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> > > > is to find an exercise facility in Los Gatos or Campbell. There

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> > is

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> > > flat running path that runs

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> > > > along the creek that abuts both cities. Any other place in San

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> > > Jose--in terms of traffic and

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> > > > generally dreary running conditions-- wouldn't work.

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> > > >

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> > > > Livermore would work well too. Only one range of hills over from

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> > > Bay Area. Probably

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> > > > easier to find an out and back three mile not plagued by

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> > > >

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> > > > Over the next couple weeks I'll try to come up with a host here

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> > and

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> > > then we'll compare notes

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> > > > and see what we want to do. April 26th sounds good. How about you

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> > > other Strenders?

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> > > > John, Greg, Gurjit? How does that work?

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> > > >

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> > > > Keep Strending,

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> > > > Chris

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> > > > ____________ _________ _________ __

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> > > > From: Matt Bogdanowicz <skate_94538@ >

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> > > > To: STREND@yahoogroups. com

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> > > > Sent: Monday, January 12, 2009 1:21:30 PM

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> > > > Subject: Re: [STREND] Into

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> > > >

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> > > > April 26th, shooting for a host: Anytime fitness or Fitness

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> > together

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> > > in Livermore.

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> > > > Remember the problem with running on a track be it Highschool or

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> > > otherwise, requires-upwards of 2,000,0000 of event insurance,

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> > > the school, including on site EMT and if the bathrooms or

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> > > are used, you have to pay for at least 1 janitor for 8 hours

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> > > regardless of the length of the event, there is also parking issues

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> > > and the general public to consider. Coordinating your event

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> > around

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> > > the numerous sports and other activities is near impossible. The

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> > best

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> > > alternative for a local strend is an out and back flat run on the

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> > > >

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> > > > --- On Mon, 1/12/09, Chris Lele <sirchrislele@ > wrote:

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> > > >

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> > > > From: Chris Lele <sirchrislele@ >

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> > > > Subject: Re: [STREND] Into

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> > > > To: STREND@yahoogroups. com

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> > > > Date: Monday, January 12, 2009, 10:46 AM

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> > > > Good morning Strenders!

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> > > > So here's what I'm thinking. Let's have the Strend in the

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> > > > Bay Area. A few main reasons why:

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> > > > 1. The climate is great and there are many all-weather

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> > > > three major airports (Oakland, San Jose, San Francisco.) Getting

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> > > > will be easy for those Strenders coming from out of town.

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> > > > 4. After sending your pulse into the stratosphere, you can

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> > > > world. Or, for those still jonesing a fitness-induced endorphin

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> > > > My goal would be to find a local gym/sponsor who'd be

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> > > > Of course, I'd love to get any other Strenders help when it

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> > > > As for the date, April 26th sounds perfect.

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> > > > Who's in? Let's make this happen!

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> > > > ____________ _________ _________ __

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> > > > From: Matt Bogdanowicz <skate_94538@ >

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> > > > To: STREND@yahoogroups. com

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> > > > Sent: Monday, January 5, 2009 4:59:48 PM

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> > > > Subject: Re: [STREND] Into

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> > > > Sunday April 26th

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> > > > Does that date seem to work for the Next STREND?

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> > > >

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> > > > Matt

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> > > > --- On Mon, 1/5/09, Chris Lele <sirchrislele@ yahoo.com> wrote:

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> > > > From: Chris Lele <sirchrislele@ yahoo.com>

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> > > > Subject: Re: [STREND] Into

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> > > > To: STREND@yahoogroups. com

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> > > > Date: Monday, January 5, 2009, 2:47 PM

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> > > >

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> > > > Welcome Dennis!

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> > > > It's always great to have another Strender.

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> > > > As for getting those reps up there (as well as for that running

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> > > > In terms of the disciplines, each one differs a little. I've

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> > > > first thing in the morning, going to near failure.

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> > > > With many of the Strend exercises, I've found that going to

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> > > > failure (back-to-back set of pull-ups for instance) doesn't

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> > > > more reps. Additionally, you want to give your body rest. Doing

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> > > Strends on

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> > > > for me. Once every ten days on trial Strends is pretty ideal.

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> > Again

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> > > there are a

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> > > > variety of approaches. Definitely experiment and let us know what

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> > > > you.

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> > > > Again, welcome and good luck strending.

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> > > > -Chris Lele

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> > > > ____________ _________ _________ __

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> > > > From: Dennis Seward <d_seward@sbcglobal . net>

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> > > > To: STREND@yahoogroups. com

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> > > > Sent: Monday, January 5, 2009 1:48:33 PM

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> > > > Subject: [STREND] Into

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> > > > What's your name? Dennis

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> > > >

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> > > > How you were introduced to STREND? Found it browsing fitness

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> > > > Have you ever competed in a STREND Fitness Challenge? I have not

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> > > competed yet,

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> > > > however I am interested in competing this year. Any help with

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> > > > routines would be appreciated.

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> > > > - Dennis

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Already joined.  Hey, any STREND athletes in LA county?



--- On Mon, 3/9/09, train_hard_win_easy <train_hard_win_easy@...> wrote:

From: train_hard_win_easy <train_hard_win_easy@...>
Subject: [STREND] STREND on Facebook?!?
To: STREND@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, March 9, 2009, 10:34 PM












             With the continued growth of Facebook as an online networking site,
I have created a group for us STRENDers.  If any of you guys are on Facebook,
look it up, it's an open group so anyone can join or invite others to join.



Just thought it would be a good way to get the word out about this fun, intense
sport.  Besides, more competitors is always a good thing... right?



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