Fun Fact #16 about Pam & Cole

by | May 19, 2014 | Athlete Of The Month

What are some of your smaller goals in life?

Pam: This may not be that small but I want to go the the Pilates Center of Boulder and get my teaching certification. I need to go to yoga regularly.

Cole: Find Karens weakness and exploit it… Im not sure if there is one, Get all A’s this semester, and next semester.

Fun Fact #18 about Pam & Cole

by | May 18, 2014 | Athlete Of The Month

What did you do on your 16th Birthday?

Pam: I went to school, my Dad sent me 16 long stem red roses to the school office (Family tradition).  I carried them home. Yes, I walked to school. Didn’t have my license or a car. We just moved, so new school.

Cole: Bull Sh*t on the walking to school mom.  I think I got a new tennis racquet on my 16th birthday. I honestly can’t remember it.

Fun Fact #17 about Pam & Cole

by | May 17, 2014 | Athlete Of The Month

Whats the best prank you have ever pulled?

Pam: I’m not that good at pranks, I can do surprises. I planned a 50th birthday trip for my husband to Las Vegas. It was great. Also, a 70th birthday party for my Mom. All good. Total surprises.

Cole: I cant talk about the pranks I have pulled recently.  They are still in WORK. MUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.

3 of my favorites…

3 of my favorites…

by | May 16, 2014 | Life as an Athlete

There are 3 “topical agents” that I keep in my training bag and use quite regular. I’m pretty sure most of them were recommended to me by the best acupuncturist in the world, Rachelle Webb (seriously, book an appt with her if you make it to ATX). I highly recommend you look into adding these products to your workout bag you won’t regret it.

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Arnica Gel

According to WEBMD Arnica Gel is “an herb that grows in Europe and the U.S. It’s often used as a skin treatment for bruises, aches, and pains”. You can use the link and read more on it, but I seriously put it on EVERYTHING. If I wake up and something kinda aches…maybe I did a zillion of pull ups the day before and my elbows are a little sore…I apply arnica gel to my joint. If I slept wrong and my shoulder is a little “crunchy” or lacks mobility…arnica gel. With all the upside down  movements we are doing with Regional training, I apply arnica gel to my wrist almost daily. Get a bruise because you missed a box jump, or you kept the bar so close to your shins on a lift it bruised/scraped you…arnica gel. Highly recommended!

Zheng Gu Shui

According to Wikipedia, zheng gu shui “is a bone setting solution used in Traditional Chinese Medicine” and “was used to heal fractures and broken bones and injuries suffered in combat”. I honestly do not know the chemistry behind it accept that it works. If I have worn out my shoulder but still need it to do push press, I apply it. If my back is sore from heavy deadlifts we did the day prior, I apply it. I know Rachelle applies it during my treatment sessions with her. This stuff works MAGIC!

Super Salve

This is the BEST thing for rips…better than climb on. If I rip on muscle ups I know I can apply this and it will be better in less than 2 days, not kidding. Yes it is green and yes it does look a little gross, but it not only makes your rip better but it smells nice too. If you are in ATX I found mine at The Herb Bar off Mary street (they have a lot of random stuff in there).