Monthly Archives: November 2017

Modifying Training For Aging…

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Al

I’m altering my training plan in deference to the increasing need for recovery as I get older. Without knowing what the best approach might be, I started out by putting myself on a 10 day, rather than a 7 day … Continue reading →

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Old Dog, New Tricks – II

Posted on November 27, 2017 by Al

Zwift is an indoor cycling training tool, disguised as a video game which uses a bike trainer as the controller. In recent months, it has reached critical mass, with word of mouth generating an acceleration in new users. I’m one … Continue reading →

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Piriformis Sciatica

Posted on November 24, 2017 by Al

I’ve been going through piriformis/sciatica issues for the past year. It was a one time event in mid-Dec ’16, when I tried to do some fast intervals and immediately felt it in my butt. It took about 2 months before … Continue reading →

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Old Dog, New Tricks – I

Posted on November 6, 2017 by Al

Two years ago, we started seeing running “power meters” appear for sale. Several modalities were tried. One used force sensors in an insole to be placed in a shoe. Another used accelerometers in a chest strap. Finally, a little footpod … Continue reading →

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Running in Oaxaca – II

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Al

A few days after our walk up into the Cerro del Fontin, Cheryl surprised me by getting up when I did, a little after six. Sunrise was 7:20, and I had been heading out for my morning runs along the … Continue reading →

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