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  • Going Under the Knife

    Going Under the Knife

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    Not today but soon. After meeting with the pain management team today, the great people at Hoag Spine Institute Newport Beach, CA we all came to the understanding that I am not a candidate for a second epidural. My laterally herniated L3/L4 disc is not behaving well. Still suffering too many on-going symptoms of impingement…

  • Day One Post Epidural

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    Ok, let me begin with that procedure hurt one heck of a lot more than I ever thought possible. If I thought my pain levels in my left leg and hip were hitting 10 every ow and then – the Dr. turned it up to ELEVEN when the injections were made. At least the initial…

  • Well That Didn’t Go As Planned

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    As many of you know who follow this blog, my training for the Ride Across America 2 Cure Cancer started in earnest with the recent change in my employment status, from employed to unemployed when Natron Energy closed their doors in early September. All of a sudden I had plenty of time to train in…

  • 158 Days to the Grand Depart

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    Hard to believe the start of my Ride Across America to Cure Cancer is barely five months away. Thankfully the training is going well. I have been able to achieve 225 to 250 miles a week, repeatedly without issue. Now, as we enter October I am ramping up to hit 325 to 350 miles/week by…

  • RAAM2CC Gear – What It Takes To Ride 3,000 Miles

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    Riding across America is going to require a rather extensive package of riding gear and accessories. One that is well planned and properly packed for easy access as riding conditions in late Winter / Early Spring can change rather quickly. Snow is not uncommon in the higher elevations. Wind and rain are certainly to be…

  • Use Before Expiration Date

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    Somehow that label was not tattooed on us at birth. Perhaps it should have been. Certainly we need to hear and internalize this mantra early in life so we can best take advantage of our youth, enthusiasm, and health while we still have it.  Doing so, being active that is, plays a huge role in…

  • Let’s Get More Kids On Bikes

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    Specifically, human powered mountain bikes. For those who follow my posts I recently wrote about my involvement with NICA as a coach for our newly formed local team Trabuco Hills Mountain Bike Team. Well the new season is about to get underway. This coming weekend we have an awesome opportunity for kids, parents, friends, and…

  • AI / Data Centers and a Link to Curing Cancer

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    Today I approach this blog from a different perspective and share with you an industry article I recently published talking about electrical infrastructure. Yes, a good bit technical. The one key takeaway – the AI community is trying to run their machines flat-out all the time. But their business models do not come anywhere near…

  • Hitting New Milestones in Training – Please Help with RAAM2CC Fundraiser 

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    This past week in Southern California brought near perfect weather to increase my base miles with 225 miles as my target. Got off to a good start with a few evening mountain bike rides early in the week followed by a very much planned ‘off’ day for Wednesday as my work schedule was totally slammed. …

  • Short- and long-term effects of caffeine on health and performance

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    Oh this is perfect! As many of you know we cyclists enjoy our coffee. I find them almost medicinal for a mid-ride refueling pick-me-up. I should point out that I do avoid caffeinated GUs and other sports food / beverages. Nothing beats a good cup of coffee, time permitting during a break. However on longer…