We've had Considerable rain this week, which is great because it gets us back on schedule for rainfall this season. But it hasn't been as great for riding. Tuesday was forecast to be scattered showers in the morning so I went for a ride and it turned out to be pretty much steady rain. I … Continue reading Made it Through a Rainy Spell →

A recent study reported in Neuroscience News shows that being socially active and exercising are both protective of brain health. Participants in a longitudinal study who reported being more socially active or exercising more on a regular basis showed less decline in various measures of brain health over 12 years, including thinning of a part … Continue reading Study Shows Exercise And Social Life Protect Brain Health →

I went pretty hard on Tuesday on our group ride, so yesterday I took it easier. I toured around to the east and northeast of Morgan Hill, including some dirt riding near the Coyote Creek trail, for a relaxing 2 hours. View From the Top of Diana Ave Looking North From the End of McDonald's … Continue reading Easy Day Cruise →

Some people do well going to the gym and it can be nice to have friends to workout with there. But I find having a home gym helps me be more consistent. Rain or shine, and during pandemics, I can always make my way to the garage. There are some very good tips for setting … Continue reading It Helps To Have A Home Gym →

Results of a recent study challenged the notion in psychology that suppressing negative thoughts is not a good strategy (it is commonly believed it will later cause a "rebound" wear the thoughts return). The participants who practiced suppressing negative thoughts had significantly improved mental health outcomes with no sign of a rebound effect. This is … Continue reading Study Shows Suppressing Negative Thoughts Improves Mental Health Outcomes →

Yesterday was scheduled to be a hard day for my lower body so I did a long cruise on the Coyote Creek Trail out to the velodrome in Hellyer Park and back. It was mostly in zone 2 pace, which is brisk but pretty manageable. After a bit over two hours of that I threw … Continue reading Long Cruise With Some Sprints →

https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2022/oct/preventing-dementia-meditation-still-under-investigation A recent study examined the improvement in psychological well-being in seniors who underwent an 18 month meditation program. They spent 9 months performing mindfulness meditation and a further 9 months doing loving-kindness meditation. The were compared to a control group who spent the same amount of time on English-language training. Significant improvements in the … Continue reading Meditation and Psychological Well-being in Seniors →

Yesterday I took my recumbent for a brisk cruise on the Coyote Creek Trail. It was foggy when I started but it broke up during my ride, which ended up being pleasant and sunny. Usually it stays clear for the rest of the day when the fog breaks up, but it got overcast again later … Continue reading Fog Over The Santa Cruz Mountains →

This week my group rode up into the hills southeast of Morgan Hill towards Gilroy. We took the beautiful Burchell Road to its end at Hecker Pass highway. After crossing the highway (carefully due to potential for fast traffic) we picked up the bike path that leads to the Gilroy Sports complex, passing the Uvas … Continue reading Group Ride South To Gilroy →

I mentioned previously that I've been following Dr. Peter Attia's suggested aerobic exercise protocol for longevity. The part of the protocol I've least enjoyed is the 4x4 intervals for maximum aerobic intensity, because they lead to soreness the next day. http://www.Amazon.com/books Recently I read The Quick and The Dead by Pavel Tsatsouline, which offers an … Continue reading Trying a New High-intensity Exercise Protocol →