Klarinet Archive - Posting 000963.txt from 2002/06

From: "Forest E. Aten Jr." <forestaten@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Rethinking
Date: Wed, 26 Jun 2002 17:18:16 -0400

Dave,

I figured you were. I raced road bikes/track bikes professionally in 1970-72
seasons. I did ride 450 to 500 miles a week....plus the races. My bad knees
are a testament to this abusive era.

Isn't it great that the most recent physiological research has found that
interval training and diet can reduce the miles and the wear and tear on or
bodies....as well as produce athletes who break all of the existing records.
Armstrong has been a great beneficiary and example (poster boy) of the 'new'
world of exercise physiology.

Much of this new way of exercise can be applied to the very physical
business of playing musical instruments. Practicing smart pays big dividends
in the long run. As you pointed out....we still have to make the sacrifice.
Lance does still ride a lot of miles....and I still have to practice a lot
of hours.

Regards,

Forest

----- Original Message -----
From: "David C Kumpf" <dkumpf@-----.com>
Subject: RE: [kl] Rethinking

> Forest,
>
> I'm well aware of all the research and theory surrounding competitive
> performance on a bike - I've read much of the literature and have spent
> thousands of miles on the bike myself. Yes, I am aware of overtraining.
>
> I am quite sure that Lance spends a fair amount of time on the bike.
> Greg Lemond, an earlier example, was well versed in the issues relative
> to training and still rode 400-500 miles a week during the season.
>
> I stand by the relevance of the quote to the thread.
>
> Dave Kumpf
> dkumpf@-----.com
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Forest E. Aten Jr. [mailto:forestaten@-----.com]
> > Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2002 10:45 AM
> > To: klarinet@-----.org
> > Subject: Re: [kl] Rethinking
> >
> >
> > Not any more.....
> >
> > Most research finds this to be counter productive.
> >
> > Ask Lance.
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "David C Kumpf" <dkumpf@-----.com>
> > To: <klarinet@-----.org>
> > Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2002 11:01 AM
> > Subject: RE: [kl] Rethinking
> >
> >
> > > Luby Jackson wrote:
> > > > I am seriously reconsidering this amount based on the great
> > > > advice that I've
> > > > received from this list. Perhaps this money would rather be
> > > > spent on more
> > > > important issues and things.
> > > [snipped]
> > > >
> > > > Someone told me about the reed issue and alas I have to win
> > > > over that issue
> > > > in my life. I am still gathering info on the Buffet reeds,
> > > > the American
> > > > Music Standard reeds.
> > >
> > > Someone once asked a five-time Tour de France winner what
> > it took to be
> > > a great cyclist. The answer:
> > >
> > > "Ride a bike, ride a bike, ride a bike."
> > >
> > >
> > > (sorry, it's been several years since I read that quote, so don't
> > > remember the particular cyclist in question)
> > >
> > >
> > > Dave Kumpf
> > > dkumpf@-----.com
> > >
> > >
> > >
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