S.l.o.g.g.e.r.

[[old] Mike Caviston]

Well, Michigan Crew has an alumni row every five years or so; next one is due in the summer of 2006. But that's pretty much it. It's tricky enough scheduling erg workouts on my own, much less coordinating with others. I'd rather sweep than scull, so don't find the thought of a single particularly appealing. I was hoping to come up to Edmonton this summer and cheer on some of the usual suspects, but that probably won't happen because of other commitments.<br /><br />Regarding the Dad Vail rower -- I haven't bumped into any of the Michigan guys who were there and might have some more info. I'm definately curious about whether his making weight was a factor, but it would be premature to jump to conclusions. But it sure is a shame.

[[old] Bayko]

<!--QuoteBegin-Mike Caviston+May 16 2005, 11:52 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(Mike Caviston @ May 16 2005, 11:52 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Regarding the Dad Vail rower -- I haven't bumped into any of the Michigan guys who were there and might have some more info. I'm definately curious about whether his making weight was a factor, but it would be premature to jump to conclusions. But it sure is a shame. <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br /><br />Hmmm. You aren't the only one wondering. <br /><br />"The most common reason for people in that age group - young healthy people -- dying suddenly, is that they have something wrong with their heart that doesn't produce any symptoms, but predisposes them to the development of an electrical abnormality that throws their heart out of rhythm," said Dr. Peter Kowey, chief cardiologist at Lankenau Hospital.<br /><br />"Just losing weight or being on a diet is unlikely to be the cause, but it certainly can contribute to an electrical abnormality of the heart," Kowey said.<br /><br />Laio was 6 foot 2 inches tall, and weighed 166 pounds.<br /><br />The entire article is here: <a href='http://www.nbc10.com/health/4495889/detail.html' target='_blank'>http://www.nbc10.com/health/4495889/detail.html</a><br /><br />

[[old] John Rupp]

<a href='http://www.wnho.net/scdandaspartame.htm' target='_blank'>http://www.wnho.net/scdandaspartame.htm</a><br /><br />"Two-thirds of the population is using aspartame." <br /><br />"Aspartame damages the cardiac conduction system and causes Sudden Death."

[[old] John Rupp]

Athlete alert: Aspartame and MSG identified in sudden cardiac deaths.<br /><br /><a href='http://www.wnho.net/aspartame_msg_scd.htm' target='_blank'>http://www.wnho.net/aspartame_msg_scd.htm</a><br /><br />"Excitotoxic food additives, such as monosodium glutamate and aspartic acid in aspartame, cause their damage in the cardiovascular centers in the brain stem and/or by over-stimulating sympathetic centers in the hypothalamus of the brain. Both mechanisms have resulted in sudden cardiac death."

[[old] PaulS]

Barnum was right!

[[old] sharp_rower]

<!--QuoteBegin-Mike Caviston+May 16 2005, 04:24 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(Mike Caviston @ May 16 2005, 04:24 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin--><br /><br /><b>5)  Patience is a virtue.</b>  Not only is it critical to pace each workout; it is also critical to pace the season.  Just as in a race, it requires discipline to avoid the temptation to go too hard too soon and precipitate the dreaded “fly and die”.  I never try to make rapid gains in a short time, but am content to make slow, steady improvement over several months.  The glacier moves imperceptibly slow but given time can crush mountains.  <br /> <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />Absolutely. And it works in every other part of life, too.

[[old] TomR/the elder]

Thanx, Mike. <br /><br />Once again, excellent counsel. As often happens when I consider your posts, I realize that successful training in only about 75% physical. The other 75% is mental, as Yogi Berra might say.<br /><br />Tom <br />