The Voice from the Pacific Northwest Newsletter
Feature Interview with
Bill Begg
Bill
Begg's zest for life is infectious. His knowledge about the inline
industry is vast. His coaching style produces results. His voice
is heard globally and he inspires many. He stirs up emotions
in the meekest. They want to meet him.
Bill Begg, Joe and son Wayne in Hong Kong
Meet him here - The Leader and Coach Extraordinaire. Bill has
a few words to share with us.
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Conclusion on Frame and Wheel Sizes 5/84s, 4/90s, 4/100s
By
Conny Strub
In our
March newsletter I wrote an article about frame and wheel size.
There has been much debate since and well, the season is at
the end and much information has poured in. People have gone
from a 5/84mm to a 5/90mm, 4/90mm or a 4/100mm set-up, and swear
that they skate faster. Across the board the evolution of the
inline speed skating technology seems to be paying off for many.
We hardly have time to get used to our new and beloved skates
and a new revolution hits the market, like Bont’s super light
frame developed from an extremely strong magnesium alloy, that
will hit, and I suspect flood the market in 2006.
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Vapor '06 and Vapor 3-Point System
By Glenn
Koshi
Bont has some
new and exciting boots and frames coming out for 2006, some
of which can be revealed here, now.
New for '06
Vaypor - redesigned after listening to
skaters' demands. The two forefoot straps have been
replaced with a lace cover, with an attached buckle
strap. A powerstrap will be added to the top of the
boot, and custom embroidery will be available on the
strap, on custom boots only.
What might
be a huge step forward in the 4 x 100mm
shootout will be Bont's introduction of the new
3-Point System and S-Frame:
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Beer - For Post Workout Rehydration and Refueling?
By
Peak Performance
Known as the
beverage of the gods, brewed from carbohydrate rich plants,
and apparently a source of antioxidants and chock full of plant
based chemicals, beer has been the choice of brew throughout
time as an elixir to celebrate the comradeship of a sporting
lifestyle and the physical demands of training. But by the time
the beer is brewed only a measly 2-5 grams of carbohydrates
are left in a bottle of light beer and an average of 10-12 grams
of carbohydrates in a regular Canadian bottle of beer. This
paltry amount of carbohydrate doesn’t even come close to the
70-80 grams of carbohydrate the typical male endurance athlete
needs in the first hour post workout to get a jump on refueling
after a tough training session. This refueling is important
as it gives you the energy to get through the next day’s training
session feeling energetic and raring to go!
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Electronic Training Partners
By
Winson Chan
For a lot of skaters out there, one of the most frustrating
aspects about training is the lack of a training partner or
club. It’s hard to get motivated for a 2-hour solo skate, but
many of us will eventually have to skate on our own. In these
situations, electronic devices such as watch, a heart rate monitor,
or a GPS can help motivate you, and improve the quality of your
training session.
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