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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…

  • August – Mostly a Great Month

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    At least for my bicycle training, coaching, and medical / life-safety training. Although it did get unseasonably hot several times forcing me to modify plans (shorter and a lot slower in the heat) I was able to set a new PR for monthly distance. See report below.  Note: as most long-distance adventure riders will tell…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • VO2 Max: The Staggering Difference Between Average and Great

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    Although we have covered this topic in the past I recently was browsing YouTube for bicycle race results when I saw this video with the above name from a very engaging lady who goes by Century Ride. So I had to check it out. Very well done! Of course once she introduces content from none…

  • Research Match – Why You Should Care to Participate

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    If you are reading this you are already an excellent candidate for Research Match, you are alive. Alright, jokes aside let me tell you a bit about my experience with Research Match and why I was driven to participate. For years I have been a keen student of physical fitness, sport, and sports medicine. It probably…