Grapplers take to the Mats

When watching the Arvada/Ralston Valley HS wrestling match this week, (Arvada 39, RV 36), I was taken back to when I was in high school, and remembering the amazing athleticism, determination and guts that those on the mat demonstrated. I remembered the amazing discipline and conditioning that the serious wrestlers possessed. This week's match was an exciting evening as the grapplers at the various weight levels went out to take on his opponent, mono-e-mono.

The fans were very supportive and the gym roared with fans cheering instructions, bleacher coaching, and support. Although the puny punks, with the toilet mouths, were a disappointment, as they made fun of the wrestlers, the fans etc...and when asked what sport they participated in, they just slurred some profanity my way and gave me dirty looks. I'd love to see some of these fans just try and go through the routines these athletes go through daily...even better, i 'd love to see them out on the mat with those with whom they trow criticism...can you say" Hickory nut cruncher" or how about a "peach basket" for all to see. No doubt a cross face is in order.

As the wrestlers continue to hone their skills, condition themselves and manage their nutrition, I wish the fine young athletes much success as they take to the mats this winter, and I hope they are able to apply the lessons of the sport to their lives to become fine young men and positive contributors to their communities.

There is a website (listed in this blog) that ranks the wrestlers throughout the season, so follow some of your favorites.

http://www.rockymountainnationals.com/rankings_hs.html

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Healthy Running

A healthy team means better team performance and better individual performance.

What YOU can do.

Taking care of yourself, being responsible and accountable are key fundamentals to a better race season. It is my opinion that athletes follow their coaches direction and Dr.'s counsel.

Besides NO TACKLE FOOTBALL During your Running Season, ...Duh!

Here are some key elements to helping runners to do their best.

1. Healthy nutrition to fuel your body: suggestions from leading health authorities and athletes:

- Eat fruits & veggies: raw fruits & veggies are highest in nutrients

- Reduce and/or Avoid junk foods

- Reduce and/or Avoid soda "pop"

- Drink Fluids: 60-80 ounces of water/per day, and Dr's recommend drinking fluids that replenish electrolytes during the day not just after hard exercise to reduce chances of muscle fatigue, injury or other related issues from hard exercise (Gatoraide, Poweraid drinks etc...)

- Proteins and Carbs: a good balance of lean proteins and complex carbs fuel your engine for muscle strength and energy stores/.

See attached links for more information:

http://running.about.com/od/nutritionandhydration/a/runnersdiet.htm

http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/news/article.asp?UAN=246

2. Perfect practice yields better race results: Do it right and set yourself up for race-day success. "Running is a big question mark that's there each and every day. It asks you, 'Are you going to be a wimp, or are you going to be strong today?'" --Peter Maher, two-time Olympic marathoner from Canada.

3. Flexibility, warm-ups, cool down: Strong athletes are conditioned and flexible. Good warm ups and cool downs along with effective and correct training will help keep you healthy and reduce injuries:

See attached links for more information:

http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/news/article.asp?uan=484

http://running.about.com/od/stretchingwarmupcooldown/Stretching_The_Warm_Up_and_The_Cool_Down.htm

4. Rest & Recovery: Allow your body to recover & rebuild

See attached information

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0NHF/is_3_18/ai_86649583/

5. Mental Toughness: Race time is "Game time" and have confidence in your preparation, and believe in yourself. Don't psych yourself out, and push yourself harder than you think during the race.

See attached information

http://running.competitor.com/training/keys-to-running-with-mental-toughness_4290

6. FORM: Remember your from throughout the race. When you get tired and fatigue sets in toward the end of the race, maintaining good form will help you pass other runners and run faster times. This is where "perfect practice" comes in and can really help you during your race.

7. Have Fun: You have practiced hard, go out and Compete, Do your BEST, and Have FUN. Enjoy the experience, you have worked too hard not to enjoy it all...!

-C-Rezultz Athletics: Sept 2009