By Coach John Hughes RBR Reader Eli asks, “I have a local route where I have an option at one point to take #1 a continuous long climb or #2 a series of short steeper hills with flat sections between. The hills in option #2 are steeper than the continuous climb in option #1. I…
By Coach John Hughes In last week’s column Anti-Aging: Nutrition, part 1: Daily Food and Drink I gave you the recommendations on macronutrients (carbs, protein and fats) from the Nutrition for Older Adults published by the US National Library of Medicine Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025. 9th Edition developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture…
By Coach John Hughes I write many columns about the effects of aging on our bodies and the different types of physical activities that will help slow — and in some cases reverse — the aging process. Physical activities are one very important component of aging well but only one component. I recently wrote two broader…
By Rick Schultz A DVT (deep vein thrombosis) is a condition in which blood clots form in veins located deep inside the body, usually in the thigh or lower legs. This usually causes pain and swelling in and around the affected area. If the DVT appears above the hip, then it is considered a more…
By Rick Schultz In response to Jim Langley’s article “A Simple Tip that Can Prevent a Crash – Road Bike Rider Cycling Site,” I have seen my share of “look-back” crashes as well. I would like to share some common teachings from the USAC BRP program. The BRP, or Beginner Racer Program that might help…
