This is the name of a video (available on Amazon prime videos) about Larry Smith, who is bravely fighting Parkinson’s disease. Despite the fact that he now has difficulty walking due to dyskinesia (uncontrollable motions, one of the effects of his condition), he still rides a recumbent trike. The longest ride he normally does is … Continue reading Ride With Larry
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Turning His Life Around, And Taking Hospitality To The Next Level- Miguel Moreno
I don't just like stories about old geezers like me that are still shuffling along. I like reading about younger people making comebacks, too. The latest issue of Trail Running magazine (April, 2019) has the story of Miguel Moreno. He was involved with gangs as a teenager, and became an alcoholic as a young adult. … Continue reading Turning His Life Around, And Taking Hospitality To The Next Level- Miguel Moreno
Hiking
Walking gets a bit more challenging when you take it on trails, especially uphill, but the trails are often in beautiful settings. I like to use hiking poles because it keeps some of the impact from my hips when going downhill. It also makes me, a naturally clumsy person and prone to ankle sprains in … Continue reading Hiking
Biking
Biking is another activity that takes us back to being kids. The feeling when you were first able to ride a bike on your own, and the freedom of how far you could go under your own power. A lot of our cities our getting more bike friendly now, with good bike lanes or car-free … Continue reading Biking
Suggested Reading- Inspiration
These are books I've recently read and enjoyed about staying active despite aging and injuries, illnesses, or other setbacks. Watch this space! There'll be more suggested reading to come on this and other topics. The Anna Meares Story -When Courage Triumphs Over Disaster, Anna Meares. Inspiring description of Anna's comeback after she broke her neck … Continue reading Suggested Reading- Inspiration
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