One of the things I’ve been learning with this Optibike challenge is that you need to persevere despite the obstacles that are in your way. As I mentioned in an earlier post, I had the unfortunate and somewhat embarrassing problem of three internal hemorrhoids that have been present for some time, but were aggravated when …
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My favorite stretch is ?
Prior to exercising I like to stretch out. My favorite stretch is the Hamstring Stretch from a lying down position. This is easy to do and doesn?t hurt my back. best mac software To do this: First lay flat on your back.Then bend one leg up and put your hands behind that legs thigh. Position …
My Favorite Calf Stretch
My calves tend to get extremely tight. I have found that, especially after any activity, this stretch (or even a similar version on a curb or small step) really helps. I found this information on-line. I cannot vouch for the accuracy of all of the information, but it seems to work for me. The author …
Sunny days are here again!
My previous posts have been about how bad the weather has been. Now I continue my weather reports with how that completely took a turn this last week when it was sunny every day! Praise the lord! I was able to get out every day and ride without a poncho. In fact, some mornings were …
Coach Traci
I really enjoyed our introductory phone call on March 24 with Coach Traci. She sounds awesome! I completed my homework by responding to her questions. Here were my responses to her questions: What’s important to me about my health and fitness? Optimal Health Why? So I can glorify God and enjoy Him forever. Why? So …
I?m ready now. Bring it on!
Dress for Success cheap adobe software Here is the rain poncho and pants I?m using to help keep the rain off of my nice work clothes. Notice the yellow rain cover over the TopPeak pannier bags in the back. I also have gloves on to keep those fingers warm in the chilly morning air. On …
Well, blow me down!
I started off last week with Jury duty and was finally done on Thursday. That didn?t leave but a few days to commute to work. There still has been lots of rain coming down around here all week. Today I did commute to work and it was crazy getting home. The rain had stopped and …
“That bike is tight, Dad”
Last week, my son, Bo was in San Diego for Spring Break. Unlike his daddy, he and his brother are tremendously fit. They play full-court basketball for hours at a time, are very athletic, and work out regularly. Bo is 22 and Max is 19. Bo took my Optibike for a few rides when he …
Tracking Miles
One of the members of my support team (Dale G.) sent me the following information. With his permission, I am posting it here for anyone that might want some ideas about how to keep track of their miles. Thanks Dale! One of the things that motivated me most when I started riding a bike again …
Rain, Rain, Go Away!
For this last week I have been riding back and forth into work everyday except for one day. It was raining too hard on one of those days and although I have ridden into work before in the rain I still have not found it easy to get through a ride and stay dry. The poncho …