At the end of the day.....

[john paine]

On Sun, 10 Mar 1996, Albert T Bouchard wrote:

> Hi Doug:
>
> >Here's a hypothetical question for you:
> >How long a set would you have to play behind the kit to equal
> >one NYC marathon?  I'm not sure what form of measurement
> >would be most valid, so why don't you do the honors... =)
>
> It's not compatable. Marathons involve almost exclusively large muscle mass
> (ie. the quads,  calves, abs) and playing the drums involve small muscles
> (ie. wrists, fingers, ankles, triceps). Long distance running requires
> slow-twitch muscles and drumming requires fast-twitch fibers.
>
> The marathon is a great experience. It's also very humbling. If you enjoy
> running I recommend it .
> Al
>
        If one were to actual train for the marathon, starting from a
sedentary lifestyle, what sort of recommendations would you give?

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