September 3, 2020 Anti-Aging: E-bikes, Fun and Fitness By Coach John Hughes I stopped by the Icebox our cycling and skiing store here in Fraser, CO to talk with Brian about lower gears on my Merlin. (Fraser is one of the coldest places in the US hence the name Icebox.) The bike is my favorite:…
August 27, 2020 Riding in Low and High Humidity By Coach John Hughes I live in Colorado and the forecast high is 90F (32.2 C) with 17 percent humidity. Colorado is high desert and Denver’s annual total precipitation from rain and snow is 14.3 inches. On days like today we say, “At least it’s a…
August 20, 2020 Heat Tolerance and Aging By Coach John Hughes I was 46 when I bought my home in Boulder, CO in 1995 and the heating and cooling systems were like a cabin. When it was cold I chopped wood and built fires in the wood stoves. When it was hot I opened both…
August 13, 2020 Anti-Aging: How to Get and Stay Motivated By Coach John Hughes Many of you commented on my recent column A 73-year-old asks “Is it all down from here?” Ed Pavelka, the RBR cofounder with Fred Matheny wrote, “I agree 100% with everyone who says consistency is the key.” Walter asked a great…
August 6, 2020 Which Electrolytes Do You Really Need? By Coach John Hughes No matter what you’re doing outside in the heat, knowing how to properly stay hydrated and replenishing the vital electrolytes you need is growing in importance. Potassium, calcium and magnesium all play a role in nerve transmission and muscle contraction, and a…
