Report from "Coach"

After posting a brief report on my web page and sending an update email to my coach and renowned exercise physiologist , Owen Anderson, here is what he had to say;

I am very, very sorry about the way things worked out. This is very disappointing and frustrating for you, and I feel very bad that the race did not go better.

I am doubtful that the glutes are not firing on the flat, one would have to have an EMG performed during running. This is a very uncertain area of research, with no norms established for glute firing levels. And, since the glutes and back were tight, it seems instead that the glutes were over-firing, getting locked up rather than removing themselves from action. I think that possibly a better explanation is simply that you injured the area while picking up the Hungarian-woman's bricks :-) near the escalator on the way to the race venue, and that the glutes and low back were simply not recovered in time for the race. While this was a freak event, it nonetheless reveals that the area does require further strengthening. ( I should mention that, the glutes not firing was my interpertation of what was explained to me, so what do I know :-)

I am very glad that your fire is still burning strong. You are still going to run sub-7; there is much success in the future for you. What have you been doing for training since you returned?

Very kindest regards,
Owen