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Pre-hike cooling routine

Postby Al_HikesAZ » Nov 27 2011 12:55 pm

Seems like a good idea - especially on a hot summer day. A pre-hike routine of slushies and ice packs. If you see me buying extra large panty hose, this is my story and I'm sticking to it. : rambo :

Outside Magazine, December 2011
Monday, November 14, 2011

The Pre-Workout Cooling Routine
An easy, dramatic performance boost based on an old science is catching on. It's about time.
American cyclist Peter Stetina, a two-time national champion who rides for team Garmin-Cervélo, recently adopted one of the sport’s more bizarre pre-race rituals...
http://www.outsideonline.com/fitness/en ... oling.html
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Re: Pre-hike cooling routine

Postby coanbru » Nov 27 2011 9:59 pm

Interesting.....
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Re: Pre-hike cooling routine

Postby autumnstars » Nov 28 2011 9:58 pm

Does it count if I'm just cold before the hike? :D
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