Yesterday I went on my first longer ride in a couple of weeks. Karen is getting better so I feel confident in leaving her for longer times as long as she can reach me on my phone if needed. I had a very nice outing out and back on the Coyote Creek Trail at a … Continue reading Pleasant Two-hour Outing →

This is the title of an inspiring book I recently read by Joe Stumpf. http://www.Amazon.com/books Joe, who was 54 at the time, was the oldest man to successfully get through the legendary Kokoru training put on by retired Navy Seal Mark Divine and his Sealfit organization. This training simulates some of the hardest parts of … Continue reading Willing Warrior: Unleashing The Secret Power of Kokoro →

That is certainly an eye-catching title for inspiration for healthy aging! This is from the book Climbing Trees at 112: Real Life Inspirations for the Over 65s, by  Vernon Coleman. http://www.Amazon.com/books The book is full of stories of people (famous and not-famous) who did inspiring things after the age of 65, ranging all the way … Continue reading Climbing Trees at 112 →

My caregiving duties have meant I squeeze in rides whenever I can and stay relatively local so I'm not far away if Karen needs something. Yesterday I was able to sneak away for an hour while she was napping, and it was very relaxing and enjoyable. Views of the East-side foothills on the way to … Continue reading Local Ramble →

https://peterattiamd.com/hydration-in-the-elderly/ Peter Attia's blog recently had an interesting article on the importance of hydrating well as we age. Research shows our thirst response becomes less reliable and we may not automatically drink enough based on thirst alone. So it is important to remember to hydrate more often. There is an opposite problem called hyponatremia, however, … Continue reading Proper Hydration is More Important As We Age →

Over the past 12 years or so My wonderful wife Karen has had occasion to be my caregiver while I was bouncing back from multiple surgeries and illnesses, including hip replacements, heart valve replacement, rotator cuff surgery, and an inner ear problem. From last Wednesday on I unexpectedly had the opportunity to pay her back. … Continue reading Unexpected Caregiver Adventure →

http://www.restore353therapies.com/blog/mindful-running A review article in healthnews covered the typical health benefits that have been seen for everyone who practices mindfulness. It also discussed ways in which it specifically contributes to athletic performance. There are good references to some scientific studies supporting this: General Benefits: Current Sports Medicine Reports. Mindfulness in Athletes. Benefits for Athletes: NIH News … Continue reading Mindfulness Helps Athletic Performance →

https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2021/06/mindfulness-your-health I found these on newstracklive. There is also a good summary there in addition to the quotes, of meditation, mindfulness, and their benefits, including findings from neuroscience. "The present moment is the only time over which we have dominion." - Thich Nhat Hanh "Meditation is the journey from sound to silence, from movement to … Continue reading Inspiring Mindfulness and Meditation Quotes →

I just read the biography of the Stoltman brothers, Luke and Tim, two big strong men from the small town of Invergordon in the Scottish Highlands. I have been a fan of strongman (and strongwoman) competitions, the most famous of which is World's Strongest Man, for decades. Events like this showcase the incredible strength and … Continue reading The Amazing Stoltman Brothers →

It's been pretty hot here the past few weeks but yesterday our natural air conditioner turned back on and the high was a pleasant 76 F (24.4 C). That's because we had fog in the morning from the marine layer moving in off the Pacific. Even after it burns off this keeps the temperature from … Continue reading Our Natural Air Conditioner is Back →