Category Health and Fitness

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…

Last week and Monday we had our first good rain of the season, totaling over 2″. There were a few showers on Tuesday, but I managed to sneak in a leisurely 30 minute ride. Later in the day I did…

My training is finally back on track after recent setbacks like sciatica. I’ll try to post more often now, I think I’ve shut down a bit, maybe due to a little discouragement. I’m doing a lot of PT, stretching and…

The rainy season is back! We had quite a bit of rain overnight but this morning was a break from last night’s rain so I was able to sneak in a nice dry ride this morning. The sky looks beautiful…

I, along with a lot of friends my age, can have trouble sleeping at night, especially when I wake up in the middle of the night. This can be exacerbated by “nocturia,” or getting up to pee one or more…

Today I rode with my recumbent group on the Coyote Creek Trail. I met them in South San Jose and went back with them. I was a little late getting out the door so I rode the Monterey Freeway to…