Comments for Adventure Artist

Comment on Full Stats by Bev Lorenz

Bev Lorenz — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 02:29:09 +0000

Great running Hil, Mom

Comment on Finally Back by Kat

Kat — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 21:57:45 +0000

So good to read you’re up and moving again. I’ve been just as sedentary as you however mine has been because of the store. Plans are coming together for a marathon in early summer…..

Hope New York in December is making you smile.

Comment on Finally Back by Flo

Flo — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:09:33 +0000

Wow, super cool about Benson, I’ve read some of his articles and always thought of him as one of the “untouchables” as far as coaching. I look forward to checking out how it unfolds. Congrats on your return!

Comment on Finally Back by Nancy

Nancy — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:36:45 +0000

Oh, Hilary, I am so glad you are back! I had something interesting to read tonight – your blog. Good luck with the training, and the exciting trips. Makes a trip to the North Country look kind of low-key.

Comment on The Alter-G trainer is here! by Gerald

Gerald — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:53:24 +0000

Woody you’re wrong, they have case studies on their web site. None of them are from MD’s, just PT’s, but still. I’m not so sure what the product is though. The pictures on their web site and the brochure all look different. But they got an MD on staff so eventually you’d think they’ll have “real science” as you put it.

Comment on The Alter-G trainer is here! by Woody

Woody — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 22:27:30 +0000

Adventureartist… see? Maybe the marketing guy can explain, since he’s clearly an expert on PT what the scientifically validated protocols are for the use and application of the Alter-G? Any facts that support when and how you use it? Any facts on whether or not it is effective for proprioception retraining? Wild claims and anecdotal evidence do not qualify as science. And, the fact that they’ve sold these things both for 11 months without the required and appropriate certifications, and for 4 years without any science to back these claims up is scary.

Comment on The Alter-G trainer is here! by adventureartist

adventureartist — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 23:08:15 +0000

I am glad your rehab went so fast. I am preparing a new post as I was running on the Alter-G at 50% body weight after a day of 30 minutes on the ground, my first back to back in 14 weeks) and guess what? I broke my second metatarsal while on the alter-g! Not good at all. I am back in the boot.

Comment on The Alter-G trainer is here! by prolixity

prolixity — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 21:05:27 +0000

Hilary, congrats on finding an alter-g in NYC and having success with it. Just to let you know, there is another alter-g in NYC for slightly cheaper, at http://www.fusion-pt.com/. I have used both locations.

I started on the alter-g just 3.9 weeks after being diagnosed with a 3rd metatarsal stress fracture. After 2 weeks on the alter-g, I transitioned off and was up to 60+ miles a week on solid ground after just a month. I still try to keep 10% of my mileage each week on the alter-g. Your plan to do 2-3 days/week on the machine is a great idea.

Comment on The Alter-G trainer is here! by Woody

Woody — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 01:58:00 +0000

did some investigating. Alter-g gets medical cert in February 2008, but doesn’t get ISO cert until December 2008. Marketing guy, care to explain?

Comment on The Alter-G trainer is here! by adventureartist

adventureartist — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:26:55 +0000

Woody I am happy you asked that questions. I am at Long Island University talking with Dr. David Spierer head of the Sports Science Department. We are discussing a research project that could provide some answers. I am curious, what specifically would you like to know?