FROM A PRESS RELEASE ON A STUDY PRESENTED AT THE American College of Sports Medicine annual meeting.
James Madison University has found that lowfat chocolate milk provides muscle recovery equal and possibly even better than, high-carbohydrate recovery drinks with the same amount of calories.
The study adds to a growing body of evidence suggesting milk may be just as effective as some commercial sports drinks in helping athletes recover and rehydrate. Chocolate milk has the advantage of additional nutrients not found in most traditional sports drinks. Studies suggest that when consumed after exercise, milk’s mix of high-quality protein and carbohydrates can help refuel exhausted muscles. The protein in milk helps build lean muscle and recent research suggests it may reduce exercise-induced muscle damage. Milk also provides fluids for rehydration and minerals like calcium, potassium and magnesium that recreational exercisers and elite athletes alike need to replace after strenuous activity.
Hooray!
From Karen:hi...i don't have walkers email so pls forwardso here's what I know...Brock/Amy have booked rooms at Springhill Suites/medical district...which is just a few blocks from the end of the race. http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/sdfsd-springhill-suites-louisville-downtown-medical-district/ They got a good deal through their Marriott points....but the regular prices are $179, the average room price for downtown hotels right now....Krista got a room at Galt House which is right at the end.... http://www.galthouse.com/ She went on priceline.com and bid $80 and got this...but when I tried to do that...it wouldn't take my bid...i may try each day and up the bid a tidge, but I do know that there are rooms for $150 there...and larger suites for the $179 price.There are no military discounts....only marathon discounts...which is what those prices are mostly.I know it's ideal to stay together, but that would mean someone would need to just book a section of rooms....do we even know how many rooms left we need? Or I guess people just need to find the best deal possible for them. It's not how I envisioned this...but still doable...we have cell phones and will hopefully meet up with each other in the midst of 15,000 people.Has anyone else gotten rooms?Also please let me know what your alls travel plans are..i.e. what time you think you're leaving...are we caravaning or just meeting up there? I know it's a ways out still...but I just asked a friend to drive with me...so I wouldn't have to drive after running that morning ;0)that's all i got for now...From Jennifer:The Tyler's, Nicholas's, and Rolph's are staying at the Courtyard Northeast (Marriott) for $99 a night. We just booked these last night and they still had rooms left. The hotel the Cima's are staying at is full.
(Somebody forward this to Amy & Randy? I don't have their email.)
So, I'm thinking training will start in January and I'll get a schedule made soon. I want to have a meeting for everyone sometime during the break so we can discuss plans and motivate each other, etc. I think whether you do the Nashville or Kentucky Derby, we can all still train and prepare together. I have a code to get $15 off Nashville by Dec 31 if anyone wants it. Nashville is $85 through dec 31 and $105 after that. (Yikes!) KY is $50 thru Jan 31, $60 after that. I think we had better register early for both because they do fill up. Especially KY since it is a smaller race. (Why is it called a mini? I hate that.)
Accommodations: I'll start looking on the civilian realm. Is there is a military friend who wants to check out military options for Kentucky? We could bring those ideas to the meeting and think about what we want to do. A big cabin or condo or three might be fun.
Kids marathon: The page that I originally went to is gone and I can't find info on this anymore. Maybe they cancelled it? Nashville is still doing one, I think. I'd still like to have my kids do the training with us and maybe we can come up wth some sort of medal ceremony or something. I'm bummed about that. I'll keep looking for more info. They are having a Balloon glow the night before and the pasta pre-race dinner/concert is only $9 for adults and $6 for kids. We should do that. It'll be easier than trying to find somewhere. That's CHEAP. Other marathon buffets are $30/person.
Other fun things: Live horse racing at Churchill downs after the race. I'd like to see that.
Walkers: Deor, Amy, Mami, Jennifer, Melanie - they do recommend a 15:00 pace for KY. So you will have to train. But it's doable. 4mi/hr = It's about 3hr17min finish. It's a hefty pace but you guys can do it.
Let me know your thoughts and when you might be available for a short meeting with treats.
Shelby
OK- SO it's really time to sign up. I had a scare this morning after signing only myself up, I went back in and tried to sign jaymeson and it said the race was full. I tried again and still the race was full. I freaked out and called the race and spoke with the chair and he said it's a glitch in the system. SO, after you signup one person, close your web browser and open it again before signing someone else up. He said it will sell out in the next week or two - so get on it.
http://www.active.com/framed/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1624392 or http://www.derbyfestivalmarathon.com/
Also, i signed up my family for the pasta dinner. I can't believe it's that cheap. THese are usually like $35. This one is put on by the sponsor "wal*mart" whom I have never heard of. It sounds pretty gourmet. THat sign up is in the registration. Do it Do IT.
