Tamalpa President’s Message
“So…today I bought this FOAM ROLLER…”
Not exactly the entry line to a great joke, but something all runners can appreciate! How I came to purchasing the foam roller does have a story, however.
Years ago I taught a class for adults on “How to start your own business.” One model I shared with these would-be business owners includes my Four Ingredients for Business Success:DreamPlanMentorsEffortYou can see the correlation between building a successful business and managing a successful running career…right? I have this DREAM of being a locally competitive trail runner next year, as I enter a new age category for USA Track & Field events (shh…not saying which age group!). I’ve been working out my PLAN, which is easily accommodated through all of Tamalpa’s offerings: Easy long runs, tempo runs, and track workouts.
Next is Mentors, and we have many great coaches and athletes from whom I’ve learned a lot through Tamalpa Runners. One mentor suggested I do resistance training at the gym, so I signed up for two gyms and do multiple weekly classes. Plus I subscribe to some Runner’s Apps for additional advice.
However, after injuring my shoulders at the gym, I met a new Physical Therapist, who turns out to be a great Mentor for me as well! She instructed me to start using a foam roller for my muscles, tendons, and joints…thus my purchase this morning of multiple sized/density foam rollers!
I still have my DREAM, an expanded work PLAN, and one more MENTOR. Next is EFFORT: on the trail, road, gym, and now on the floor with my new rollers!
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