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Update: Using All Fours, part 2
This skills program is part 2 of our look at the science and skills, myths and fact around trekking poles. Is hiking with poles a trendy gimmick, or a valuable skill? (This is an update of our edition 87 originally presented on May 24, 2007 .) Julianne Abendroth-Smith talks about the results of research into the effects on the body of hiking with trekking poles. She's a biomechanics professor at Willamette University in Salem, Oregon. We hear from Jayah Faye Paley, an author and educator, and co-host of an educational DVD, POLES for Hiking, Trekking & Walking . Jayah's web site, Adventure Buddies , provides more information about her educational products and services. Jayah describes basic skills for using trekking poles. Julianne Abendroth-Smith updates us on the very latest scientific results about the effectiveness of trekking poles and the effects of using them. Show number 162 [MP3 format; length 10:20; 2,483,385 bytes] Show number 161 & 162, combined version [MP3 format; length 19:58; 19,179,807 bytes] Transcript of edition 162 Transcript of editions 161 & 162 combined JOIN NOW -- Help us help more folks to appreciate our wild public lands.
[0:00:35] ... with a stick. People have been using some kind of stick or pole or cane to walk with dating back to the earliest dawn of our species. But in modern times a shorter kind of walking stick called a tracking poll has become popular with day hikers and backpackers. Trekking poles are used in pairs much like ski poles. Even if you don't use them you've probably seen them on the trail. ...
[0:01:24] ... And author educator and co host of an educational video production about trekking poles. ...
[0:06:53] ... Trekking poles in these kind of schools remained controversial in the outdoor industry and how does that controversy look from your perspective. ...
[0:09:15] ... 2007. We'd like to hear about your experience. Tips and advice about trekking poles. Or any other comments you might have about our show. You can call our toll free comment blind date 66597373. You ...
The Third Half 6
The late week edition of The Third Half starts with Johnathan Starling interviewing Mark Moll of Bundesliga Talk as we take a look back at the previous weekend of action and take a look at the weekend to come. Kevin of Serie A Talk follows as a discussion of David Beckham, the Champions League and Jose Mourinho follows. Lonnie from Champions League Talk rounds out the show taking a look back at the midweek European fixtures. All feedback is welcomed and greatly appreciated at thethirdhalf@comcast.net
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[1:59:37] ... check out they'll pop up -- I will be right -- pole on Friday evening. They'll pick out. -- cocked hat on Saturday -- kind on the quality -- call. -- don't forget that ...
Reprise: Using All Fours, part 1
This skills program is part 1 of our look at the science and skills, myths and fact around trekking poles. Is hiking with poles a trendy gimmick, or a valuable skill? (This is a reprise of our edition 86 originally presented on May 17, 2007 .) Steve talks to Julianne Abendroth-Smith of Willamette University in Salem Oregon. She's a biomechanics professor studying the physics of hiking, and how hiking with various poles and walking sticks affect the body. Steve talks to Jayah Faye Paley, an author and educator, and co-host of an educational DVD, POLES for Hiking, Trekking & Walking . Jayah's web site, Adventure Buddies , provides more information about her educational products and services. We'll hear more from Julianne Abrendroth-Smith and Jayah Faye Paley in part two. We'll find out Jayah's techniques for using poles, and we'll update you with the latest scientific research about those techniques. Show number 161 [MP3 format; length 9:55; 2,382,262 bytes] Transcript of edition 161 JOIN NOW -- Help us help more folks to appreciate our wild public lands.
[0:00:34] ... with a stick. People have been using some kind of stick or pole or cane to walk with dating back to the earliest dawn of our species. Great literature throughout history presents images of high -- powerful wizards warriors and kings as well as humble and -- holy man. All probably planting their walking stick in front of them at each step. In legends a tall walking staff as often as symbol of power. But in modern times a shorter kind of walking stick called a tracking poll has become popular with day hikers and backpackers. Trekking poles are used in pairs much like ski poles. Even if you don't use them you've probably seen them on the trail. ...
[0:05:59] ... to do so that people can expand their horizons. When I teach trekking poles because terrain is so varied it takes about five or six hours to do that. And I go through progressively. Starting ...
[0:08:57] ... So what is the science actually tell us about the value of trekking poles. And what is proper technique. Will be back with more from Julianne -- Graf Smith and JFA pales in park to. ...
World Soccer Daily Podcast for Thursday, October 16, 2008
Steven and Kenny are joined by Tim Vickery, and the river of knowledge starts flowing!
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[1:20:01] ... can look -- idolize -- If history is well that was tight trekking through the English gentleman that played was going the wrong way we do -- now -- isn't -- it's the English channel ...
Don Tony And Kevin Castle Show 10/13/08 (Wrestling-News.com)
DID YOU KNOW SCOTT HALL WAS ONCE ARRESTED AND ACCUSED OF HOMICIDE? DID YOU KNOW SCOTT HALL HAS BEEN ARRESTED OVER A DOZEN TIMES? EXCLUSIVE DETAILS ON NEXT WEEK'S SHOW! For those who enjoy our 'Don Tony & Kevin Castle Show' (Formally known as The Minority Report Webcast) , we will be adding the entire show synopsis from our 10/13/2008 episode to the show page Wednesday evening following the live airing of The Masked Maniac Show. However, if you don't want to wait and wish to download the episode now, the audio is already online. This episode is hosted by Anthony 'Don Tony' DeBlasi & Kevin Castle and runs an enjoyable 3 Hours 16 minutes. WARNING: STRONG LANGUAGE AND CONTENT. IF UNDER 18, GET YOUR PARENTS PERMISSION BEFORE DOWNLOADING. Enjoy!
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[0:59:36] ... allegiances. So we -- I'm -- say -- again creeping back trekking out to -- she first came out. We torture is very cute and who's coming future election (%expletive) like (%expletive) body country's ...