AAA And Blood Pressure, The Plot Thickens, And Don’t Forget To Use Your Butt

1 Comment

Hi! Folks, My son Nick just sent me a link to an excellent article by Susan McClure concerning abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) and hypertension, published at the LiveStrong.com blog site. This report, which is very well written, interested me a great deal as I have dangerously high post-stent hypertension. I showed no signs of high blood pressure before I received my life-saving Cook, Zenith stent. There is good ... Read more

Filed Under: Uncategorized

Pain, The Endurance Athlete’s Friend. Good pain. Bad Pain. Psychological Pain.

Leave a Comment

Hi! Folks, Understanding your pain is a critical component of safe training for endurance athletes. You have to learn to tell the difference between 'good pain' and 'bad pain.' Good pain means that you are pushing your limits and becoming a stronger athlete, both physically and mentally. Bad pain means injury, and when you feel that bad pain it is probably too late. You can at least have the good sense to stop and ... Read more

Filed Under: psychology

Stent or No Stent, Which Cycle Should You Choose, Cervelo, Karma (my preference), Schwinn, or Cori?

Good Morning Folks, Well! I need to learn about tags and categories, as mine are all screwed up, but I'll do my entry for the day and then follow some much needed advice on blogging. I woke up thinking about cycling, the most time consuming part of my sport, and the most mind consuming part of my current career in 'omics' (btw, I found the previous linked 'article' whilst looking for a general reference ... Read more

Filed Under: metabolism

If You Have an AAA-Stent or Any Other Health Challenge, Choose Your Training Partners Carefully

Hi folks, I write my blog each day in my blogging chair at Johnny's, only in Carrboro, created by Brian Plaster and his trusty staff. Brian kindly posed for this picture of my morning blog spot, holding a bottle of my favorite wine, Our Daily Red (Organic, No Sulfites Detected). Brian is a great mountain biker, but me, I stick to the roads, and with an AAA-stent you need to think about how you ride. For ... Read more

Filed Under: Exercise Tips
Disclaimer: As a veterinarian, I do not provide medical advice for human animals. If you undertake or modify an exercise program, consult your medical advisors before doing so. Undertaking activities pursued by the author does not mean that he endorses your undertaking such activities, which is clearly your decision and responsibility. Be careful and sensible, please.