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September 30, 2008

• Different golf swings?
  You may have wondered how a golfer such as John Daly, who has such an unorthodox swing, can play at the same level with a Tiger Woods who has that…

September 16, 2008

• More isn’t always better
  With marathon season right on top of us, some runners tend to naturally over train due to the “more is better” syndrome. Are you…

September 2, 2008

• Carbs, but no cotton
  If you are getting ready for your first marathon there are several things you should be aware of. First of all, yes, you ARE crazy. It is not…

August 20, 2008

• Chain of squeaks
  If you buy your wife flowers just because, that’s maintenance. It’s an investment in your relationship and it makes it better. When you…

August 5, 2008

• Swing time
  It’s common for me to see golfers comparing their swings to other golfers they play with or watch on television. I’ll often be the…

July 22, 2008

• Good old H2O
  With summer running and racing here, most runners are familiar with staying hydrated. Most are told that they should drink substantially prior to…

July 15, 2008

• Eat to burn
  As an endurance athlete, you know there’s a lot more to training than so called cardio work. In endurance sports, it’s critical to…

July 8, 2008

• A steady ride
  Why do we have all these gears anyway? Well, essentially they are there so that the massive amount of power we all possess (roughly equal to a…

July 2, 2008

• Bike essentials
  Whether you’ve joined up with Green Streets or are just looking for a way to save some cash, commuting to work on a bicycle has become a…

July 1, 2008

• Get limber
  This week I want to talk about mobility. In general, mobility is the amount of movement or range of motion in a particular part of your body. There…

June 26, 2008

• Pedal pushers
  Looking for a fun fitness event the whole family can participate in? Block off Sunday, June 29 on the calendar, round up all the kids, pump up their…

June 25, 2008

• Runnin’ buddies
  With Beach To Beacon, Tri For A Cure and the fall marathon season around the corner, folks don’t need to look far for a training group or…

June 17, 2008

• Get more from your core
  It’s unfortunate that, although abdominals are comprised of four muscle layers, most of us focus on the layer that lies just below the surface…

June 10, 2008

• Get in the Zone
  If you’re thinking about giving the Zone Urban Epic Triathlon a try this year but haven’t yet gotten up the nerve to fully commit, make…
• Gear crunchers
  How many times have you heard this from a so-called expert biker: “Don’t strip your gears!” When I was 9 years old, my brother…

June 3, 2008

• Swing balance
  Having good balance is a very important part of an efficient golf swing. Therefore, our golf fitness programs should include exercises that develop…

May 28, 2008

• Ready to race
  With Memorial Day, the Maine racing season gets into high gear! Runners, tri-athletes and walkers all have several options to choose from and the…

May 14, 2008

• Trailers are your friends
  Recently, I was talking with Sarah Cushman, head guru of Portland Green Streets, and she was telling me of a newfound freedom that came in the form…

May 7, 2008

• The body of a swing
  With all the ice and snow under foot just a month ago, it’s hard to believe that golf courses are actually open for business. As a golfer, you…

April 30, 2008

• The girls know ...
  As it would for any guy, sometimes recommending or fitting a sports bra creates an uncomfortable or awkward moment. But did you know 60%-80% of women…

April 23, 2008

• Pick up the pace
  Tired of doing cardio? The good news is, you don’t have to labor on a treadmill, glide on an elliptical or sit and read “Good…

April 16, 2008

• No excuses
  The seasons are changing and people are getting more active in the outdoors. I am a huge fan of winter and the snow, but I do admit that the longer…

April 9, 2008

• Squat, Curl & Press
  This will make the eighth and final article I will be doing this ski season and I must say it has been a great one. As a reader, I hope you have…

April 2, 2008

• You go girls!
  In 1984, Maine’s Joan Benoit Samuelson won the inaugural Olympic Women’s Marathon and women’s running never looked back…

March 26, 2008

• Trainer’s tips
  The human body is not designed to isolate muscles, it is designed to optimize the selection of muscle synergies to produce any desired movements…

March 19, 2008

• It’s still the season
  I’m not convinced. Simply because we turn the clocks ahead one hour, I am not fooled into thinking that we are much closer to spring than we…

March 12, 2008

• The Band Shuffle
  Strength and performance training is like building a house. During construction you need to start with a solid foundation before moving on to the…

March 5, 2008

• Time to get serious
  Okay, so you didn’t run that much during the winter, but now it’s time to get going and develop a transition from hardly running to…

February 27, 2008

• Don’t be afraid to ask
  Have you ever walked into a local gym, asked someone behind the desk a question and then felt like you just interrupted them while they were reading…

February 20, 2008

• At the mid-point
  February is the midpoint in our Maine winter, and snow lovers like me are just hitting our stride in winter sports. I’ve been on the snow for…

February 13, 2008

• This plank’s for you
  Ah, the Plank. Like so many things in life, it is a lot harder then it looks. Mention the word “Plank” to any of my clients and you will…

February 7, 2008

• Get rid of ‘em!
  Remember your first road race? The excitement of picking up your number at the registration table; that nervous feeling in your stomach as you waited…

January 30, 2008

• A remarkable winter journey
  Last week, I undertook one of most ambitious weekend trips ever. It all began a year ago when outdoor adventurist Carey Kish called me at Ski Maine…

January 23, 2008

• Strength in lunges
  Strength is a crucial component to any type of training program. Whether it is for skiing, running or golf, you always want to strength train to…

January 17, 2008

• Two trials, two trails
  Emily LeVan will run the U.S. Olympic Trials on Sunday, April 20 in Boston. She holds the fastest qualifying time (2:37:01) for a woman from the…

January 10, 2008

• Take a friend outside
  There are plenty of reasons to get outside and enjoy the winter. And, there are reasons why people stay inside, sheltered from the weather. I would…

January 4, 2008

• Stretch it out
  So here we are in 2008. By now you have several weeks of skiing under your belt and are becoming stronger with every new exercise I give you. My goal…

December 26, 2007

• A healthy new year
  The New Year always brings with it a cultural tradition of new possibilities. We see it as a chance for renewal and often we make some half-hearted…

December 20, 2007

• Winter Wonders - Snow? Love it!
  It’s an amazing winter and you’ve got to love the snow! The white stuff gives me freedom. Whether gliding across a field or standing on a…

December 14, 2007

• Board tips
  Greeting’s fellow skiers. This makes the third installment of my ski conditioning program and if this is your first time reading it welcome and…

December 4, 2007

• Green soles
  Every once in a while, I have the good fortune to be invited to product symposiums by Asics, Brooks and a few of the other running brands to learn…

November 27, 2007

• Get fit events: Week of NOV 29
  THURSDAY NOV 29 Weekly Bird Walk, Gilsland Farm Audubon Center, Falmouth, 7 am, 781-2330 Join Audubon staff naturalist and expert birder Eric Hynes…
• Get this gadget NOV 29
  Looking for a holiday gift for the sailor in the family? Any captain or first mate would be thrilled to get Wet Notes, a notebook that stays dry no…
• Short and sweet
  Sometimes you just have to go the extra mile to counteract that extra 12-pack, but who has extra time to put in a longer workout during the work…
• Run with Achilles
  You might think you don’t have time to volunteer. With all the time spent at work, at the gym, at activities for the kids and trying to get…
• Skiing & boarding
  Ski Maine Association Fact of the Week: Did you know that winter is regarded as Maine’s longest season? That’s right