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On Tuesday, my group took a quick drive to the southeast, visiting a small farm where they have two large pigs along the way. It was a cold but beautiful day and the hot soup at lunch was welcome afterwards.…
Recently I’ve been training about 2 hours a day, mostly riding, but also strength training and PT for my back and hips. My body seems to handle it well and it feels good. Redwood Retreat Road. This is one of…
Yesterday I headed south on rural roads east of Morgan Hill through San Martin to Gilroy. I was lying down with electrical assistance. The wind was light so I managed to maintain an average speed of just under 20 mph,…
I found an important study on Clarence Bass’ website here. A study of strength training among retirees found that strenuous exercise is essential for preserving muscle mass. The study compared a group that did heavy resistance training with a moderate-intensity…
I went on my group ride last Tuesday and was able to hold on well, with no electric assist on the flats and no assist on the hills. This was a fun ride. On Wednesday I went for a leisurely…
I saw my new orthopedist for the first time today (my previous one retired). I received surprising news: I have sciatica off my back (not the hip, like the piriformis muscle). An MRI of my back shows a bulging disc…
This is a saying about working within your limitations. For example, in American football, the quarterback wants to make a long pass, but that receiver is covered by defenders, so he makes a shorter pass to someone who is open.…
I just read a really good patient book on spinal stenosis rehabilitation by physical therapist Terri Night: “Rehabilitate Your Own Spinal Stenosis: Strategies to Improve Your Spinal Health.” First of all, it is very encouraging, pointing out that a large…
I decided that my stamina was back enough to try a group ride on Tuesdays. We did one of my favorite rides – “around the reservoir” plus the Casa Loma Road out and back. I rode recumbent because it’s easier…
As I mentioned in my last post I ended my group ride last week by falling over while getting off the bike. I fell on the derriere pretty hard, as well as the head. My head was well protected by…
