tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409782131288467262.post1302598973325048129..comments2024-02-10T08:56:05.237-05:00Comments on Greg Rides Trails: Core Exercises: Cross Training Mini Series Part 2Greg Heilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16398037028525677146noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409782131288467262.post-56566562559744336772010-05-14T17:55:20.329-04:002010-05-14T17:55:20.329-04:00Hey Ed and Ellen, you won a free water bottle in ...Hey Ed and Ellen, you <a href="http://www.gregridestrails.com/2010/05/shredding-bull-mountain-video-and.html" rel="nofollow">won a free water bottle in my little contest</a>!<br /><br />But, you didn't leave me a way of contacting you. Shoot me an email at g.gaheil AT gmail DOT com (no spam), or leave me a comment here with some sort of contact information. I will hook you up with a free Airborne Bicycles water bottle!Greg Heilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16398037028525677146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409782131288467262.post-47048848563303372232010-05-08T10:32:04.485-04:002010-05-08T10:32:04.485-04:00@ Ed and Ellen, thanks for reading! I will defini...@ Ed and Ellen, thanks for reading! I will definitely look into pilates and a foam roller. Also, thanks for the running advice. I do tend to push myself too hard too fast, so I'll try to mentally hold back a bit. Good stuff!<br /><br />@ Kaitlynn, that'd be cool! Can't wait to see you!Greg Heilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16398037028525677146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409782131288467262.post-29850588175352455882010-05-06T20:09:48.422-04:002010-05-06T20:09:48.422-04:00I concur, Pilates definately work your core.
I a...I concur, Pilates definately work your core. <br /><br />I also know a few simple core exercises from cross country that I can show you this weekend.Kaitlynnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409782131288467262.post-29220316152306654732010-05-06T14:39:19.665-04:002010-05-06T14:39:19.665-04:00Hi Greg-
I've been reading your post for a fe...Hi Greg-<br /><br />I've been reading your post for a few weeks and really enjoying it! I live in Roxborough, CO between Littleton and Castle Rock, so lots of access to Front Range riding. I had a few general comments relative to your cross training series:<br /><br />1) If you ride a lot and are just starting to run, don't push too hard too fast. I made that mistake this spring ... pushing to 4 and 6 mile distances within two weeks of starting to run. I'm paying the price with some very sore knees right now.<br /><br />2) A good pilates routine 2 to 3 times a week provides big benefits to core strenth and overall flexibility. Just be sure to pay attention to good form to maximize the benefit.<br /><br />3) Get a high density foam roller (~$25) and learn how to roll out your IT band. This has made a huge difference in my overall flexibility and capability on the bike.<br /><br />Random thoughts, but hope they help!<br /><br />EdEllenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02315185943167688656noreply@blogger.com