Archive for April, 2008
Climbing Hurts So Good!
Ahhhh… the feeling is back. Climbing… sure it can hurt… but I love it. I’m training for a century in the mountains at the end of June. It’s called Blood, Sweat & Gears. This was my first ever mountain century last year and I loved it. So, I’m back for more this year and my training in [...]
Saddle up! But which one?
So, I’m thinking about a new saddle. The one I have is sufficient. But I’m wondering… “Is there something better out there?” I think I get a little uncomfortable in the saddle a little too frequently. Sure, I know it’s recommended to shift around a lot but I’m wondering if there’s something better for me. [...]
Cyclists Make Great Grape Stompers…
I guess they do. This past weekend, I was invited to a grape “stomp-off’ against other media representatives from around town. It was a huge wine festival, “Great Grapes,” showcasing North Carolina’s growing wine industry. So, for our efforts, we were told the person who stomped out the most grape juice after 5 minutes straight of stomping would [...]
What’s Best For The Bum?
I’m determined to get to the bottom of this. OK… no wise cracks about how many buns… I mean puns… I can fit into this post.
But really… I have never used a chamois cream (creme) and I’m not sure I’ve ever really had a true saddle sore. Don’t get me wrong… my bottom side has felt pretty cheeky after [...]
S-T-R-E-T-C-H…
Stretching… How much should cyclists stretch and when?
I wonder about this every time I ride… I come home from a ride and relax. Sometimes I stretch… sometimes I don’t. I have found I feel better with some basic Yoga… but I struggle with the time management.
So, I decided to ask Dr. Chris Eschbach, Director of The Human Performance Lab at [...]
Sweet News For My Cravings!
Desserts are my weakness! It seems as I get older… I’m craving that little something sweet after each meal… lunch or dinner. I’m not a candy kind of person… but rather ice cream, cookies or cake. Don’t get me wrong, I’ll enjoy a Snickers every now and then. Either way… this can’t be good for my [...]
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