By Elizabeth Towe

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By Louis C. Almekinders, MD

Looking back it is easy to say: I should have known better. During the weeks leading up to the ITU Duathlon World Championships I was feeling some worsening pain in my shin. Thinking like an endurance athlete rather than a health professional, I figured it could not amount to anything more serious than some pain during and after the race with lots of time to recover at the end of the year. How much could one more race hurt me? It ended up hurting me a lot in many ways. About two miles into the run my tibia bone audibly snapped through, and less than an hour later I was in a Spanish emergency room instead of running through the finish chute with fellow Team USA members, cheering each other on. Now, almost three months later, I am sitting on the couch with a titanium rod in my tibia, just starting to put in a few minutes in the pool and on the stationary bike.

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By Brian Schiff

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By Brian Schiff

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Objective:

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These are some of the items you might consider using on a typical snowshoe outing:

• A pair of properly fitting snowshoes suited to your expected use, e.g., hiking/trekking, running/racing or backpacking.
• A pair of hiking boots, snow boots or running shoes. Most any style of footwear will fit into a typical snowshoe binding.
• A pair of good warm socks.
• A pair of tights, covered by a light nylon windpant. These will keep you warm and dry and the nylon windpants will not collect snow. 
• A technical undershirt that will wick moisture away from your skin without holding the dampness.
• A breathable shirt that will allow the moisture to pass through it so you don’t become damp, clammy and chilled. A shirt that has buttons or zippers will allow you to regulate the retention or dispersion of body heat. 
• A jacket that is suitable for the worst conditions you could expect to face during your outing. 
• A cap, or, as we call them way up north, a tuque. Most body heat is lost through the head. 
• Gloves or mittens to keep your hands warm.
• Sunglasses. The glare of the sun off white snow can be very damaging to the eyes and is also quite fatiguing. 
• Water, if you expect to be out for an extended period of time. Use a camelback or a belt that can hold water bottles. 
• A fanny pack or a small backpack with a high-calorie snack. You’ll be burning lots of calories on even a short outing. 
• A cell phone in case of emergencies. But don’t depend on reception. Tell a friend where you expect to be going and how long you expect to be out. 
• A camera. You’ll want to record how much fun you’re having!

And don’t forget to be informed. Know the weather forecast and what you should expect for snow conditions. 

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By Mark Elmore

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By Elizabeth Towe

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