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[This post is derived from the contents of Dr. Scaff's Fitness Flyer.
The flyer itself is downloadable here as an Adobe Acrobat PDF.]

I. Problems & Solutions Need Action

Problem
“The federal government now spends $952 billion a year on Social Security, Medicare and other beneits for the elderly, which come to a record $27,289 per senior citizen, up 25% since 2000. About 35% of the federal budget is now spent on seniors.”
Source: THE WEEK, Feb. 29, 2008

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Happy Father’s Day!

Apologies - new system!
As we had mentioned, we have changed our email delivery system. Your newsletter is being emailed via the Honolulu Marathon Clinic web site. Please let us know if any of your running mates are not receiving their newsletters, or if your newsletter has any other glitches or errors. To report problems, please send an email to: update@honolulumarathonclinic.org

Bus Run - we meet at 7:20 am this coming Sunday.
Due to the Bus Run, we will be meeting ten minutes earlier; Doc will give a short talk then we will be boarding the buses. Cost of the bus ride is $2. We leave as soon as everyone is boarded and do not wait for “stragglers”; so, please be there ON TIME.

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Apologies – A New System:
Due to a problem with my Yahoo mail service, we are enlisting the expertise of Webmaster Bob to deliver the weekly updates. Apologies for the change but as experienced last week, our current system seems to be in need of an upgrade. Now, you will be getting the updates through a much more sophisticated system created just for the HMC by Bob Lew. Thanks to Bob and wife Libby for helping us on this matter.

Doc’s Talk:
Doc was out of town so Peter spoke to us about “housekeeping” items and about upcoming events and sent us on our way. The crowd of runners numbered over 200 this morning. [Read more →]

Doc’s Talk:
Doc spoke to us about the cause and remedy of side stitches. He also talked about shin splints.

Disclaimer:  Dr. Scaff and the Honolulu Marathon Clinic do not give out medical advice.

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Doc’s Talk:
Dr. Scaff’s topic today was on weight loss/gain and how it affected one’s running. He also spoke to the group about proper falling technique. The fall was demonstrated excellently again by “sometime stuntman” and full time handyperson and staff leader, Alberto. Thank you Alberto for risking your body again, another year.

**A disclaimer - Dr. Scaff and the Honolulu Marathon Clinic do not dispense any medical advice. Please consult your own physician for advice or treatment. [Read more →]

Happy Belated Mother’s Day!!

Dr. Scaff spoke about rehabilitating from injury. He recommended rest, then starting back at a very deliberate pace; always at a much slower pace than one’s usual pace (1 to 2 minutes slower per mile). [Read more →]

Dr. Scaff spoke to over 200 runners this morning about post race collapse (it was especially pertinent today with the heat and humidity and a report of runner who suffered from its effects on his return run [see Pink Group's report]). Proper hydration is very important in this regard. Staff leaders, let’s make sure our groups stop at all of the designated water stops. Also, we should “Gas Up” (have some sports drink) at the gas station at Kahala (especially on our way back); let’s keep a few dollars in those tiny little front pockets of our running shorts; the cashiers at the gas station are more than happy to accept your “soggy” bills. [Read more →]

A large crowd of approximately 250 runners was on hand to hear Dr. Scaff’s talk on heat exchange and hydration. The topic was most appropriate because the combination of VOG, heat and humidity made running this morning very uncomfortable. Replenishing fluids were a must today. [Read more →]