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FitOldDog’s Training Diary (Day 127 of 221), Aortic Surgery To Lake Placid Ironman 2014 - Roller Work

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FitOldDog takes a selfie photo, while on his roller.

Roller work, which is kind of like doing plank, whilst inducing severe discomfort in tight muscles. Selfie by FitOldDog.

Countdown to Lake Placid Ironman

Third edition of anatomy trains by Tom Myers.

Got to love this guy’s work, which is why I just bought the 3rd edition.

Important work today, massaging out tightness in leg and pelvic myofascia, induced by yesterdays runs.

Bike-Roller: 10 min x 50 watts, 5 min on the roller, 10 min x 50 watts, 15 minutes on the roller.

I used a large soft roller, focusing on quads and calves, whilst following Tom Myers related anatomy trains, seeking out the source of tightness up and down my body. Fascinating!

 Important Note: These posts do not provide medical advice. You should always consult your physician before undertaking or significantly modifying an exercise program.

Copyright © 2010 Kevin T. Morgan aka FitOldDog, Old Dogs in Training, LLC.

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  1. Anita Casey says:
    April 23, 2014 at 12:12 am

    Speaking of books-you and/or your readers might be interested in a book I’m reading now: The Hidden Mechanics of Exercise by Christopher Gillen. It takes a look at what happens at the molecular level when we exercise: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I2WO21Q/ref=pe_245070_24466410_M1T1DP

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    • Kevin Morgan says:
      April 23, 2014 at 8:08 pm

      Hi Anita, thanks for the info. I just bought it on my Nook. I’ll take a gander, read, and write a review if it’s good. My background in Molecular Biology should help - fascinating stuff, Biology. Much appreciated. Kevin

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    • Kevin Morgan says:
      April 24, 2014 at 9:37 am

      Hey, Anita,
      I don’t like that book, I LOVE that book.
      I read the prologue, skimmed the content, and realized that it was a book worth reading, which needed writing. Wish I could have done that, but this guy is not only a regular guy, athlete-wise, and a scientist who loves science for it’s own sake (I’ve got those two, I think), but he’s also a great writer for the non-scientist (and scientist, for that matter!). I have real trouble escaping my nerd-speak when I write, I’ve been told.
      Will write a review once finished - he picked the right pieces of the molecular puzzle as examples for athletes.
      Thanks so much.
      Kevin

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  2. Marsha says:
    April 23, 2014 at 5:12 am

    Love how you are selling this: “…whilst inducing severe discomfort…” !

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