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IronBrandon : Injury vs. soreness

Tue, 9 Jul 2013 03:25:15 +0000

You know what I wonder Tanya? A lot of times when people suffer legit injuries to a specific area they then guard that area (though it's hard to see how you'd guard one small are on the top of your foot!). in the 2011 NYC Marathon, that's exactly what happened to me and resulted in a horrible race. I was guarding my recently broken right ankle both in training and during the race. As a result, my IT band went nuts during the race and it took me months to come back from that both mentally and physically. I think that maybe the best solution to something like that is, as you said, so reassurance from a medical professional (and some x-rays to back it up) but then to really focus on rebuilding not really the affected area itself, but the tissues that allow that part of your body to function properly.

IronBrandon : IronBrandon Show: Episode 189

Tue, 2 Jul 2013 15:04:23 +0000

Hey there Colleen! Thank you so much for listening for so long. So sorry to hear about your concussion but on the other hand, that makes your comeback that much sweeter! Please continue to stay in touch and I look forward to hearing much more about your training and racing.

IronBrandon : Injury vs. soreness

Tue, 25 Jun 2013 17:06:14 +0000

Julia, that is EXACTLY what think my mom did much of the time. I can't say that I can fully relate but if it were me I think I'd make it a priority to really nail the differences in injury and soreness.

IronBrandon : Vehicle Traffic and Races

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:21:17 +0000

Good points, Joe. I must say though that as a driver and as a cyclist, I see many (a BIG many) more drivers being irresponsible and not sharing the road - which is, in fact, the law in most places rather than the other way around. I felt this both in Colorado and in NYC as both a motorist and as a cyclist in both places.

IronBrandon : Vehicle Traffic and Races

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:40:50 +0000

Lauren, thank you so much for sharing. I actually had a very similar thing happen, though not in a race, when I was living in NYC. I must admit I took quite a bit of happiness from the fact that the driver's door was so badly dented (a fact that he somehow tried to blame on me). I'm so sorry to hear about your bike being destroyed and your knee being beat up. Please keep me/us posted on what happens with IM Austria. I hope that if you're able, you can make the start line and if not, that WTC works with you to somehow defer all or part of your entry. Get better quickly!

IronBrandon : Veronica Campbell-Brown Tests Positive for Banned Substance

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:15:58 +0000

Sad but true Jared. Seems that the best chemist wins a lot these days!

IronBrandon : Swim training

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:51:34 +0000

I recognize that. That's why I entitled this "Swim training" and not "swimming".

IronBrandon : Where have I been?

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 01:42:12 +0000

While it certainly say I'm so sorry to hear about your forced break, I'm thrilled with the coincidence! Stay in touch and I SHOULD have a new show up next week. I'm not sure that it'll show in ITunes (since they seem to have pulled down my show and I cannot get a reason how to resolve it from them) but it WILL be on my site.

IronBrandon : Maine Cyclist in a road rage dust up with a TV personality

Fri, 7 Jun 2013 03:33:01 +0000

I agree, Joe. I've made a concerted effort more and more to be courteous with my gestures to let motorists know what's going on. I think the problem really is the sometimes held opinion that roads belong to motorists and that's it. You may have seen this video which took place about 5 miles from here on a road where I ride frequently. It shows precisely that attitude. Fortunately, in this case, the driver was prosecuted properly (IMHO): http://youtu.be/xFM5QiAd3QA

IronBrandon : Maine Cyclist in a road rage dust up with a TV personality

Thu, 6 Jun 2013 16:07:48 +0000

I hear you, Chris. Problem is, if you're doing seriously long miles it's impossible to avoid all cars. In my experience, most people give cyclists a wide(ish) berth. However, all it takes is one rotten apple to spoil the bunch.

IronBrandon : Where have I been?

Wed, 5 Jun 2013 18:07:28 +0000

Thanks so much Jennifer. Welcome to the site!

IronBrandon : Where have I been?

Tue, 4 Jun 2013 03:06:36 +0000

Thanks much Chris! It's time ot get this bad boy cranking again. Surprisingly though, my SEO is good enough that my stats have remained good (YAY)!

IronBrandon : Where have I been?

Tue, 4 Jun 2013 03:04:47 +0000

Hey there Jay! I have lot's of thoughts on Boston and on being so close to the tragedy when it happened. That's a great idea for a show topic. Thanks!

IronBrandon : Where have I been?

Mon, 3 Jun 2013 05:17:44 +0000

Congratulations Marco! I'm so happy for you guys!

IronBrandon : Gear Review: Karhu Fast 2 Fulcrum Ride

Mon, 5 Sep 2011 20:38:17 +0000

First, congrats on getting back to running after what must have been a big recovery! Well done. Second, NO ONE and I mean NO ONE is a "natural heel striker". When we truly run naturally (i.e. barefoot) we land on our midfoot/forefoot and THEN the heel settles gently to the ground. The Asics you tried have a massive heel to toe height differential or "drop". The drop is what "makes" you a heel striker. While I do like the action of the Fulcrum in the Karhu, it is a big heel which creates instability. This would only serve to exacerbate any hip issues, so I'd be careful. Anything with a big heel is going to force your upper body to sway back to compensate for the ramp angle. This will in turn throw your upper body our of alignment on the sagittal plane which WILL stress your hips (not to mention your lower back and everything in between).

IronBrandon : IronBrandon's Podcast: Episode 105

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 20:24:30 +0000

Nope! I'm just a bit behind from our move. Getting them up as I write!

IronBrandon : Newton Racing Flat...I think...

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 18:59:14 +0000

Look for them in mid-September!

IronBrandon : IronBrandon Show: Episode 149

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 04:17:13 +0000

Thank you so very much, Tina. Those are some of the most kind and encouraging words I've heard and I truly appreciate the support! We are all so incredibly happy and I can't wait to go back to NYC to get my wife and daughter!

IronBrandon : 2010 Ironman Louisville: Race Report Part 4 - Race Review and Observations

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 13:27:08 +0000

To be honest, I'm not sure now! I've just checked as it seems you did and I'm seeing the same thing. I distinctly remember at the athletes meeting being told that the clock started when the first person enters the water. Maybe I misheard!

IronBrandon : Raffle rules and entry. Win gear from Newton, Polar and Brunton!

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 16:31:51 +0000

Thanks Kev! Just a bit of heads up; last night and into today I have come down with quite a bad cold and so I spoke with Coach Jeff and a Doctor friend and we decided that it would be best to postpone for a couple of weeks. Your raffle entry has been added to the list so thats not going anywhere and the raffle will remain open until the show actually begins. I hope you can still call in when the show does go live!