Phillip Kriss, Athlete & Chiropractor

Troika 70.3 Race Report 5/20/2016 Why? A girl I know who I will not name by name in this report (she who shall not be named or swsnbn) is in training for a 140.3 race in July. This event was to be a test of fitness and weakspots as well as a training event. Our buddy Mark Casey, swsnbn and I did what we could to prepare based on our time and drive. In my past I have been known to be a little on the arrogant side when it came to racing. I was verbally intimidating on purpose to gain a mental edge on my competitors. My favorite tactic was to ride up behind someone and pretend to be super tired and have a conversation about how tough the day is. I would try to talk them into having a bad day. Then I would say something like “guess I better get some exercise now” and drop them like a hot potato. Swsnbn has taught me to be polite and humble, which is not my natural me. Furthermore, swsnbn gets very upset when it is pointed out that they are one of the most fierce competitors I know,

Don’t worry…be happy! I met a guy a long time ago that was working on a sub 3 hour marathon at age 60. And he was a bigger guy, probably around 190 pounds. Last I knew, not too many 60 year olds run that fast much less big guys. The question I had for him was “Shouldn’t you be wearing out by now?” His reply was “your body will adapt to its environment provided it is done over time and within limitations of matter” Big answer if you ponder that. Here are the common effects of aging.  http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/healthy-aging/in-depth/aging/art-20046070 The Mayo Clinic seems to think the human body is at its most prime at around age 30 and deteriorates from there. But, in the pro ranks, the most outstanding athletes are in their 20s. Dissection of the races I go to shows the highest volume of tough guys live in the 40-45 age group, and the most popular winning women are between 30-40. Then there are the freaks of nature, which seem to be getting more common. I