If you've been reading you'll know that there is a product out there that I love. It is called an underwater treadmill and I have had the privelege of using it. Mostly these treadmills, by a company called HydroWorx, are found in physical therapy offices and rehab clinics. College and professional sports teams also use the pools and treadmills to train and rehab their athletes. The beauty of the underwater treadmill is that you are not getting the impact that regular treadmill running or outdoor running gives. You are weightless and it really feels like you can run forever on these. I used the product when I was living in PA and I was able to run for an hour or more without any soreness the next day. There is also an attachment that comes with the treadmills that allows you to blast water on sore areas at a rapid rate which helps to prevent soreness or rehab soreness you may already have. I used the hose on a sore knee and the next day that same knee felt better. The hose also rids any build up of lactic acid to the area that it is applied.
How does an underwater treadmill relate to a marathon? HydroWorx is sponoring the first underwater marathon this September 9, 2012. The marathon takes place in Hershey Pennsylvania at the Troegs Brewery to benefit the Eagle Fund. There is a 5k,10k, half or full marathon available. Anyone can run on this treadmill. The treadmills can now be found at a local YMCA in Randolph NJ and the testimonials from the members are outstanding. They've had poeple who could not run anymore, up and running on the treadmills. You get the benefit of running without all the pounding to your joints-it really is amazing.
There is no reason not to run this marathon. Gather up your running buddies and head to PA for a really fun experience. Even if you are a non-runner this event is especially for you.Hershey is a great town that offers plenty of fun things to do after the marathon as well. There is Hershey Park with lots of fun rides and a water park, check out Chocolate World for all of you chocolate lovers, and the Giants Center offers sporting events and concerts. You could make a whole weekend of it and don't forget to enjoy some good beer after the marathon at Troegs.
Spread the word to your running and triathlete community. Mark my words, these treadmills are coming soon to a healthclub near you. You heard it here first on my blog.
See the link below for more info on the HydroWorx Underwater Marathon.
Tri- On Friends,
Kelly
http://www.underwatermarathon.com/event-details
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12nSfVyeFlI
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