https://www.outsideonline.com/health/training-performance/endurance-athlete-heart-health-research-2022/ In his "sweat science" column, Alex Hutchinson reported on some recent studies that give an update on the question of whether there are health issues associated with excessive endurance training. I have discussed this previously (here, here, and here) it being a matter of some interest to me as I like to endurance train … Continue reading Update on Excessive Endurance Training →

https://www.eatthis.com/strength-training-habits-that-slow-aging-science/ Clarence Bass covered the results of a meta-analysis of many studies on the benefits of strength training for weight loss in his column this month [1]. Not surprisingly, it helps. In my opinion, far and away the most significant effect is that it preserves or even adds to your lean muscle mass while losing … Continue reading Strength Training and Weight Loss →

The climb up to Henry Coe State park east of Morgan Hill is one of our big local climbs. It's about 12 miles from the base of the hill on E Dunne ave. to park headquarters, with 2700 ft elevation gain. I did it yesterday with a group starting in Morgan Hill. Our route was … Continue reading Climb to Coe →

https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases--conditions/discoid-meniscus I saw my primary care doctor for a follow-up about my knee, after getting MRI and x-ray results. The bump on my knee is fairly benign- there is a lateral meniscus tear which is allowing joint fluid to escape, causing a cyst. That explains why the size of the bump has waxed and waned … Continue reading Knee Update- Mixed News →

The bottom line: to maintain a healthy weight, don't eat junk! Dr. Hall is a well-known nutrition researcher. His study in Cell Metabolism (see the link in the post) clearly demonstrates that without counting calories we tend to eat 500 calories a day less if we avoid overly processed foods. Great post!

The Bay Area recumbent group I occasionally ride with did a ride down at my end so I joined them yesterday. They rode the Coyote Creek Trail from South San Jose to Morgan Hill for a lunch stop, then rode back. I rode up to meet them on a different route so I wouldn't traverse … Continue reading Long Recumbent Outing →

The title of this book caught my eye because I've been riding bikes for a little over 60 years if you go back to my first 20" kid's bike. But Bill Logan's 60 years included many years of performing well at both road and track racing, going back to the old days of cycling in … Continue reading 60 Years in the Saddle →

We had a record-setting heat wave last week, then our first rain of the season (I hope it keeps up). But yesterday was sunny and pleasant, so my riding group headed to the hills west of town for a nice 30-mile outing. It felt like autumn is finally just around the corner. Looking out on … Continue reading Up In The Hills On A Nice Day →

This is the title of the cover story in this week's Runner's World magazine, about Keira D'Amato, who recently broke the American record in the marathon. She had a disappointing level of success in her early career as a pro and also ended up injured. So she stepped away from the sport for a few … Continue reading “Funner is Faster” →

I rode my Vado over to the Coyote Creek trail in the morning to ride on the dirt trails adjacent to it for my easy day ride. These are mostly intended for equestrian use, but I had them all to myself. This made for a peaceful ride of a bit over an hour, mostly standing … Continue reading Riding Some Dirt At Coyote Creek →