From Chicago to New York to Boston…and
beyond, Stick Insider Dave Walters has been running his race for over 40 years.
Now in his 60s, he still achieves greatness by running back-to-back marathons
in Chicago and New York. Runner’s World recently wrote an article, explaining
how this amazing 60-year-old recovers so well that he’s prepared for the next
race a mere three weeks later.
Dave explains that he has routines that
enable his body to recover and prepare faster. These rituals include elliptical
training between races, hydration at calculated points during marathons, and
purposeful warm-ups and cool-downs. Before and after every run, he does dynamic
stretching and uses both the foam roller and The Stick to reach all key areas.
Below is a testimonial Dave shared about The
Stick a couple of years ago:
My name is Dave Walters and I have been running marathons for the past 42 years. This year (2012) I finished first in my Age Group (55-59) at the Chicago Marathon (2:45), 2nd at the Boston Marathon, and was National Champion in the 5000 at the USA National Track Championships. I have been using The Stick products for 8 years now and have found them to be indispensible pieces of equipment that keep me loose and flexible. They stimulate circulation and allow me greater flexibility on my runs. They allow me to minimize pre run static stretching. The Hybrid Stick has recently become my favorite as it allows me to dig deep into the Gastroc and Soleus muscles in my calf which minimizes cramping. I carry the Sprinter Stick in my suitcase for ‘sticking’ while I travel to stimulate lower leg blood flow and fend off DVT.
I truly believe in The Stick products and gladly endorse them. I attribute the success that I have had in running recently in part to my religious use of The Stick!!
Dave Walters
Thank you, Dave, for your willingness to rave
about The Stick…and we’re thrilled that The Stick has enabled you to run as a
champion over the past decade. Thanks for sharing your story.
We wish you continued running greatness and more
successes in the coming decades!
