By Coach John Hughes Happy New Year. I made two resolutions: To have a longer lifespan than Keith Richards who turned 80 on December 18, 2023. I’ll turn 75 in April and need to live at least 5+ more years. To be as fit as possible for the rest of my life. As I age my health and fitness will decline; however, I have a great degree of control about how slowly or … [Read more...] about How Fit Are You? Part 1
1Training & Health
Important Health Progression From a Single Dietary Lesson
By Kevin Kolodziejski My sixth grade teachers assumed I was being just another class clown when I voted for Gus Hall, the Communist Party nominee for president of the United States in 1972. But I saw my role in their mock election differently. As a restaurant waiter doling out the final course that comes along with the entrée they had selected. A nice-sized … [Read more...] about Important Health Progression From a Single Dietary Lesson
How can I motivate myself to ride longer on my bike?
QUESTION: How can I motivate myself to ride further? I’ve lost some fitness, and I find myself struggling on group rides and get dropped a lot because I’m not riding as many miles. When I find myself out on a ride, I end up talking myself out of continuing and going home early, which is not helping my fitness any. - Jack R RBR’S STAN PURDUM REPLIES: Loss of motivation to … [Read more...] about How can I motivate myself to ride longer on my bike?
Anti-Aging: I’m Bummed
By Coach John Hughes Yesterday I went to the Y; my first time in a gym since the start of the pandemic. Argh. Despite working out in my home gym I’ve lost strength. I’m reminded of the saying, “He who represents himself in court has a client for a fool.” He who coaches himself … I’ve invested in a multiple dumbbells and a bench I can adjust from flat to two … [Read more...] about Anti-Aging: I’m Bummed
12 Ways to Conquer Winter Cycling
By Coach John Hughes Perhaps the title should be “How to Survive Winter?” Here in Colorado our local downhill ski area reported 27 inches of snow over the weekend. My wife and I cross-country skied in a blizzard both Saturday and Sunday. Here are tips from our experience and working with one of my clients who is in Canada. … [Read more...] about 12 Ways to Conquer Winter Cycling