I was watching the Vuelta yesterday and enjoying Ben King finishing and thinking about the effort level when I watched his collapse after the finish line. Chad Haga retweeted this tweet https://twitter.com/EuroHoody/status/1036253397694001152 which got me to read the piece Ben King wrote. One of his favorite quotes was “direction, not intention, determines destination” (Andy Stanley). …… Continue reading If you don’t put yourself out there, you have zero chance
Category: Fitness
Peroneal tendonitis
According to the Sports Injury Clinic: Peroneal tendonitis is inflammation of the peroneal tendons which run behind the lateral malleolus or the bony bit on the outside of the ankle causing and swelling on the outer ankle. Treatment involves reducing pain and inflammation through rest, ice and bracing then stretching tight muscles in the lower…… Continue reading Peroneal tendonitis
Forest Park Trails, Roads & Firelanes
For the full printable maps, go to https://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/article/497319
How to Eat Optimally For Cycling as You Grow Older
There was a recent article in CyclingWeekly (UK) that outline a few essential points on aging and exercise Essential points You may require fewer calories as you get older You’ll need more protein to offset age-related muscle loss and ‘anabolic resistance’ Consuming omega-3 fats and vitamin D becomes more important Thirst becomes a less reliable…… Continue reading How to Eat Optimally For Cycling as You Grow Older
How Will Aging Affect My Times
From a recent article on the NYTimes The aging effect is inevitable, and now runners can even track what to expect. It is as if there was a time clock for aging, and unlike nonrunners — who have only things like wrinkles and gray hair to go by — runners have an exact schedule that…… Continue reading How Will Aging Affect My Times