brick94513-GoGoGo Mentor Group - Closed For Now! (Page 17)

shmeeg - 2010-04-20 1:50 PM

haaaa, 35.  its a gas sippa :D .  and it was a fkn PITA to get that stoopid cover on.  BUT, i think i will benefit from it when the temps get over 110.  never can have too much water out here.

brick94513 - 2010-04-20 12:51 PM QOTD:  Have any of you used ice baths after your long runs-rides?

brick94513 - 2010-04-20 2:51 PM QOTD:  Have any of you used ice baths after your long runs-rides?

brick94513 - 2010-04-20 12:51 PM

I don't have the link, but there has been studies that show ice baths have reduced recovery time.  The theory is that ice bathes help with microtrauma and through vasoconstriction reduce swelling, tissue breakdown, and flushing of waste products (Schmitz, 52, Triathlon Life).

Tim -
Anyone have anything planned for the weekend? 

Yea 29 Palms is about right .. all that is out there is a few plam trees and alot of SAND.. man ever get caugh in one of the high wind sand storms?? I had a Friend stationed there and he took his shiney little red car with him in about 6 months one side barley had any paint left on it LOL!!

brick94513 - 2010-04-20 3:03 PM

I was introduced to this technique a few months ago when following a marathon plan.  I recently came across an article in USAT Triathlon Life and thought it would be a good topic to discuss.

Yes, I do use the ice bath per se.  However, I prefer just cold tap water.  I like to sit in the tub with compression clothing and then turn on the cold spigot.  I think getting in first before turning on the water eliminates some of the shock.  I continue to fill the tub until the water is over my quads and hips.  Once I turn the water off, I then sit there for 8 - 10 minutes while attempting to read as a distractor.  Afterwards, I'll dry off, wait for about 10 minutes, then take a nice warm shower.

I think the process is benefical.  I don't have the link, but there has been studies that show ice baths have reduced recovery time.  The theory is that ice bathes help with microtrauma and through vasoconstriction reduce swelling, tissue breakdown, and flushing of waste products (Schmitz, 52, Triathlon Life).

shmeeg - 2010-04-20 7:23 PM  i dont think they do squadoosh.

GoGoGo - 2010-04-20 5:23 PM

squadoosh....hmmmm 

shmeeg - 2010-04-20 9:51 PM

LOL, yeah, squadoosh.  From urbandictionay:

2.	squadoosh	62 up, 38 down
	Expression coined by Norman Chad, host of ESPN's World Series of Poker which serves as a substitution for the word NOTHING, or a lack of something. " after the river (poker) : Lon McEachern: Gold is trying to determine what the young, abrasive Molina is holding. Norman Chad: Call Gold! He's got squadoosh!

shmeeg - 2010-04-20 7:29 PM

nope, no plans here.  might try to get out and ride a lil to get better acquainted w/ the bike.

shmeeg - 2010-04-20 5:32 PM

nothin super horrible, only a couple bad ones that i remember.  i tried running when the sand was blowin somethin fierce last summer and i could hardly breathe.  it was one of the dumber things ive done.  when we PCS from here, most of us typically file some sort of insurance claim to get the windshield replaced and some paint work due to that crap.  i hate it, this is my third time being stationed here.

GoGoGo -
Gonna have to remember that one...squadoosh 

I guess with urban lingo...I got squadoosh 

brick94513 - 2010-04-20 2:51 PM QOTD:  Have any of you used ice baths after your long runs-rides?