Q&A

Ask the Doc: If you have a specific question concerning running or triathlon sports injuries, you can contact Dr. Rich Izzo (board certified chiropractic, Rye Ridge Sports and Family Chiropractic, Rye Brook, NY. www.ryebrookchiropractic.com ). Rich can be reached at tel:(914) 251-1223; email: R.Izzo@worldnet.att.net.  Rich has completed the 1996 Ironman Canada, 1999 Ironman Lake Placid in under 12 hours, as well as the New York City Marathon 88-92. Rich Izzo's Spotlight interview

Selected articles by Dr. Richard Izzo:

• Lower Back and Extremity Problems
• Etiology of Overuse Injuries
• Piriformis Syndrome
• Cycling and Lower Back Problems
• Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
• Swimmer's Shoulder Overuse Syndrome

Some useful advice and commentary from our club members on various tri-related topics are listed here.

• "Tucson for Dummies" (2008 trip report) by Mimi Boyle
• "An Ironman Training Schedule (for 2003)" by Rich Izzo
• "For Math-Phobic Triathletes: An introduction to the Standard Deviation" by Ed Colet
• "Comparing your race performances across different races with Z-scores" by Ed Colet
• "A Long Runs & Bricks Schedule (for IMUSA 2002)" by Chuck Totero

From Q&A sessions with club members:

• Where would you want to park your rear end for 6 hours at a time? (asking about saddles here)
• What are your thoughts on choosing a set of race wheels?
• What's your vote for the logo for the Club?
• What's your opinion on the use of anti-inflamatory medications and guidelines for fluid and electrolyte replacement during an Ironman?
• What's your heaviest training week like?
• What do you think about on your long runs and rides?
• Ironman training & racing: If it's all about heart, where's yours?
• How do you fuel your body for training and racing?
• How do you keep indoor cycling interesting?
• How do you keep track of your workout and training activities?
• Are there activities you do in the off-season that are helpful for triathlons?
• How do you measure training intensity?
• What type of bike would you recommend?
• What do you think are the lottery chances for Ironman Hawaii?

Ask the Club: If you have general question you'd like to ask the club, feel free to post it on our forum.

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