Monthly Archives: April 2013

A woman I know was training for a long bike race. She was a recreational rider, not interested in anything but completing and enjoying the race. But she recognized that since the race was going to take her a few … Continue reading →

Back about the time CDs were just staring to replace vinyl albums, I was on vacation with my first wife, her best friend Lori, and Lori’s husband Larry. Larry was a long-distance runner, lifted weights, taught martial arts and was … Continue reading →

The first real experience I had weight lifting was also the first real experience I had, besides the flu, with the nearly overwhelming urge to vomit. It was my freshman year in high school and I was a springboard diver. … Continue reading →

Do you mow through your food like a thresher shark? Wait. Don’t answer. If you asked someone who spends a lot of time with you, would they say that you: 1. Often talk with at least some food in your … Continue reading →

Is playing just as good as getting in a workout? That depends: On-line poker? No A two hour hike? Yes Swimming in a river, lake or at the beach? Yes Dangling your feet poolside? Um, what do you think? So … Continue reading →