This is the title of an inspiring book I've recently read. Dr. Bob Arnot is still in fantastic shape in his 70s. Among other things he competes, and often wins his age group, in long-distance events like the 26 mile Ka'iwi channel (O'ahu to Moloka'i) standup-paddle event. He also competes in cross-country skiing, ski-mountaineerings, and … Continue reading Flip The Youth Switch
Late Fall Ramble
There has been enough wind lately that the trees have dropped a lot of leaves. It is surprising how much color is left. I went for a ramble that included Coyote Creek trail and some detours. The trail was flooded at this ford. The creek is surprisingly high, because we haven't had that much rain … Continue reading Late Fall Ramble
Age Is Just a Number
I've read the second book with this title. A few years ago I read the first, by 12 time Olympic medalist, Dara Torres. She was 41 when she won her silver medal in the 50 meters in 2008 (and also in the 4x100 relay), which was amazing for a sprinter, and it made her the … Continue reading Age Is Just a Number
Urban Ride in the Fall
I did a shorter ride today so I stayed within Morgan Hill. This allowed me to see the urban fall colors in neighborhoods, parks, and around industrial areas. This is just around the corner from our house. The "sidewalk trees" are at their peak of color: Another example from the neighborhood behind us: One nice … Continue reading Urban Ride in the Fall
Cardio and The Heart: LISS vs. High Intensity Training
In several recent posts I have discussed the controversy over whether a significant amount of Low Intensity Steady State (LISS) cardio training is a good idea: here, here, and here. I concluded that LISS is beneficial and that the arguments that it causes muscle wasting are exaggerated. A combination of LISS cardio, strength training, and … Continue reading Cardio and The Heart: LISS vs. High Intensity Training
For Covid Coping, Spend More Time in Nature and Less Online
This was inspired by a post on fellow blogger Tony's site: "Regular dose of nature may improve mental health during COVID-19 pandemic". I would have reblogged it but the Worpdress reblog widget was acting up today. The people I know that are coping well during Covid, especially due to the ongoing necessity for shutdowns, are … Continue reading For Covid Coping, Spend More Time in Nature and Less Online
Late Fall Ride
Autumn is just about at it's peak now, I checked it out yesterday on a ride. Fall starts late for us but will go on into December. As I've mentioned previously, we don't have spectacular hillside displays like back east in this area. There are some nice panoramas in the high country in the Sierras … Continue reading Late Fall Ride
Bodybuilder to Ironman- Without Muscle “Wasting”
Recently I discussed the remarkable transformation of Ryan Hall, who retired from being an elite marathoner and took up bodybuilding, putting on a lot of muscle mass in the process. But I mentioned: "This is not an example that lots of cardio causes muscle wasting, though. For that you’d have to start with someone lean and muscular, … Continue reading Bodybuilder to Ironman- Without Muscle “Wasting”
Bike-Hike With a Wintry Sky
A couple of days ago I wanted to do a longer workout so I rode my e-bike to Santa Teresa park. I did standing pedaling on the way in low assist. which took about an hour. I then hiked up to Coyote peak in the park and rode back down and home. The sky was … Continue reading Bike-Hike With a Wintry Sky
Ironman
Inspirational Story of a young man with Down's syndrome completing an ironman! He is the first person with his condition to do this
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