tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7663185159032602706.post2778312078178704187..comments2024-03-23T05:14:23.182-07:00Comments on Over the Peak and Through the Pines: Rio Del Lago 100 mile Race RecapDominic Grossmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10488705336241557651noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7663185159032602706.post-15460565937911271442008-10-07T19:38:00.000-07:002008-10-07T19:38:00.000-07:00I use the stick and foam rollers but find that str...I use the stick and foam rollers but find that stretching does it the best for me because of the way my quads and hamstrings are arranged. I also realized that in that race, the whole IT band problem started from running on the side of the road, not taking the time to get on the trails more(too much road), and an insufficient core. Lessons learned= better future races.Dominic Grossmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10488705336241557651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7663185159032602706.post-83650191550217810882008-10-06T10:32:00.000-07:002008-10-06T10:32:00.000-07:00Congratulations! Have you tried using The Stick f...Congratulations! Have you tried using The Stick for your IT issues? It's helped me. Start at your hip and work the whole side of your leg even down below the knee. It should also be part of your aid station kit for when you need it. A foam roller is also something you should use. It hurts like crazy but eventually loosens everything up.Here We Go Again...https://www.blogger.com/profile/02768788869019427541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7663185159032602706.post-20494026592834607822008-10-03T16:37:00.000-07:002008-10-03T16:37:00.000-07:00This was a great entry. I applaud you for trucking...This was a great entry. I applaud you for trucking through with your IT giving you trouble. It's very cool that your family came out to support you, and yes, endurance runners are a different breed. I look forward to my first 100-miler. Thanks for the report. See you at the store!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com