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Multi-Recovery [Training Tip]

Should I use this cold recovery method for a multi-event day? In other words, if I have two competitions a few hours apart (like time trials) should I use ice therapy in between for recovery? Or, should I just stretch and stay loose? Read Peg's response ...

Pain in the Neck [Training Tip]

I have a question regarding my neck. During a ride, I try to be cognizant of stretching my neck by moving my head from side to sideand shrugging my shoulders but I tend to forget as I'm spinning along. After my long ride from the weekend, my neck tends to stiffen up during the week and there is even a little clicking at times. Read more...

Successful Recovery From Collar Bone Fracture [Training Tip]

I was recently injured on a ride while training for the MS150. I fell off my bike trying to avoid a pothole and fractured my collarbone. ... Any suggestions, training tips and/or DVD's would be appreciated so that I can maintain/stay in shape. Right now I can only use one arm. Read Marilyn's response ...

Best Time to Add Intensity? ... Depends [Training Tip]

Marilyn, Are you suggesting for masters athletes that the period after the 12 week aerobic base that more intensity be added in or that the intensity be sprinkled into the 12 week build up or during all of the off season? I'm having trouble understanding when you are saying aerobic base is less important - i.e. only for those with less than 5 years of training? Read Marilyn's Response ...