Q: Before parenthood, I rarely got sick. But now I pick up every little bug that my 18-month-old daughter gets. Is this normal for a new parent? This cycle is wreaking havoc on my training and racing schedule. — Dan R. COACH FRED: If you think having a child exposes you to germs, you don’t want…
Q: Can cycling cause an overactive bladder? I ride about 10 hours a week both outside and on a trainer. The two saddles don’t feel any different. I don’t have any discomfort or prostate problems. I often have two cups of coffee before I ride, but very seldom need to relieve myself during rides. My…
Q: I have an embarrassing problem. At the end of a sprint or a short, hard climb, I come very close to losing bladder control. I’m 45 and have no health problems. I notice that these “close calls” are becoming more frequent. Any insights? — N.W. COACH FRED: That’s an interesting question and a rare one,…
Q: I recently rode 170 moderately hilly miles in two days at an average speed of just over 14 mph. It was cool but I still managed to sweat. I drank plenty of water and sports drink and ate a small amount of carbohydrate every 10-20 miles. On the morning before the first ride, I…
Q: I’m 43 and have been diabetic since the age of 13. My health is good and my diabetes is under control. However, I can’t find information about cycling and sports for people in my situation. Can you help? — Michel L. COACH FRED: There’s an excellent resource at http://www.livestrong.com/diabetes-and-exercise/, run by the Diabetes Exercise and Sports…
