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Page 2 Section III Portland Observer, June 3,1982 C o ra S m ith C o s m a tic a "C ob l C o le c tlo n " With a little help The one thing Oregon State University’s distance runners* are lacking is training in high altitude, but Gary Sievers, assistant men’s track coack, thinks he’s found the answer-thc P O j Aerobic Exerciser. The PO2, or altitude simulator, gives the runner the effect of training at 7,500 feet by reducing the percentage o f oxygen intake from the normal 21 percent to 16 percent. The eye-catching apparatus consists o f a pair o f small tanks fitted on the back with a mask that fits over the mouth and nose. The mask connects to a regulator which can increase or decrease the amount of air received. The entire package weighs four pounds and the OSU runners say it is relatively easy to train with. "The one thing that’s been hard to get used to are the looks people give you. The other day I ran past a junior high and some kid yelled, ‘Mars is the other way,’ commented OSU distance runner Gid Rysdam. Another OSU distance runner, Pete W arner, has been involved in similar experiences. " I carry my PO2 on campus and leave it in a locker. 1 get a lot of double takes. When I ’ m running with it people ask me if I ’m sick or have a disease,” chuckled Warner. Runners from both OSU and the University of Oregon feel there are advantages and disadvantages in the use of the PO2. "Physically, I fee, the P O 2 has helped me tremendously,** said Warner. “ It makes me work harder on less mileage, therefore, not as many injuries. Mentally though, I feel the PO2 is bad. I t ’s become a hinderance and it takes the fun out of running.” running. A lberto Salazar, who won this ' 4Pretty Colors fo r A ll Faces9 9 year’ s Boston M arathon had this say in an interview with the Eugene Register-Guard: “ Now, for the first time in a long time, I feel like I ’ m working hard again. As far as I ’m concerned, running in these machines is as hard or harder than running at altitude. But, I can’t say I enjoy-ising it.” Rysdam feels differently. “ The PO2 has helped me physically and mentally. It ’s hard to get up in the moring and put the PO2 on. I t ’s like running with a handicap. But now, when I ’m not running with the PO2, it ’ s much easier to run. I ’ m mentally tougher," said Rysdam. "The benefits of the PO2 should become evident in our distance runners at the N C A A champion ships in Provo, Utah where the elevation is 4,549 feet,” explained Sievers. Corvallis' altitude is 224 feet. The simulator, which took eight years to develop was designed by Melvyn Henkin, and anesthesiolo gist, and Jordan Laby, an engineer. Henkin and Laby, both o f San Diego, first intended the PO2 for patients suffering from heart disease. The assumption is that the body w ill respond to the lowered oxygen supply found at higher altitude, or the altitude simulated by the exerciser, by increasing the efficiency o f its oxygen transport system. "Altitude training is crucial to the training regimen o f any serious athlete where endurance is a requisite factor,” said Henkin. in an interview with the Los Angeles Times. Although the PO2 retails for $220, it is cheaper than a plane ticket to Colorado, New Mexico or Kenya. C o ra S m ith C o a m e tic a "12th A va. C o lla c tlo n " Complete at-hom e Skin Care Treatment Program The look of Beauty, Business and Success can be yours with CORA SM ITH COSMETICS Now accepting application* for BEAUTY SALES CONSULTANTS for CORA S M IT H C O SM ETIC PARTIES. Earn money in your spare time. Complete training program and guidelines to insure your success. Apply at 727 S.W . 12th Ave. License not required for sales and p.omo-- tions. 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And Galim ore appears to have enough talent to go a long way in the business, and possibly land a spot with one o f the major networks. That wouldn’t be too bad for the w o rld ’s most unrecognized black gymnast. G alim ore’s first T V assignment was with ESPN , the 24-hour a ll sports network. Galimore provided commentary for the N C A A Division I I men’s and women’s gymnastics championships in Springfield, Mass. He did a fine job. Unlike many jocks who turn to television, Galimore didn't stumble over his lines or offer an endless string of “ you-knows” and "ha-ha-ha-s.” The man had his stuff together. So impressed was producer Steve Anderson that he said, “ I would have no problem working with him again. For the first time out, he * REGGIE . . . THE BEST? made some o f the mistakes you would expect. But he worked extremely hard, and I would say (his progress) is just a question o f him becoming more comfortable on the set.” Though he says he likes the idea of making a living as an announcer, Galim ore isn’t ready to give up gymnastics. In the fall, he’ll begin his second season on the United States Gymnastics Tour. For G alim ore, the pro tour should be just another stepping stone to a spot at one o f the major networks. N O TES: Florida A & M and Bethune-Cookman College have rescheduled their Nov. 27 football game in Tampa for Nov. 20, so as not to conflict with the start of the N C A A Division 1-AA playoffs. F A M U , by the way, is the early favorite to win the M id-Eastern Athletic Conference championship. That tidbit comes from the M E A C office, which conducted a poll of its staffers...Grambling has changed its Sept. 25 game with Morgan State in New York C ity to Sept. 4. 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