Fitness

The Tail End – Wait But Why

Fun visualization of life data… Note: Hi. The last few posts turned out to be quite…thorough. So to bring things back to Earth, this will be the first in a string of short posts that will be coming out over the next few weeks. No matter what your age, you may, without realizing it, be enjoying the very…

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FMB Tubulars from Portland Bicycle Studio on my Felt F2X

Did some nice updates to my Felt f2x. Got some new FMB Tubulars from Portland Bicycle Studio! I glued these up to some blacked out Zipp 303s and they look pretty stealth. My Felt F2X from Campus Cyclery  came with Pink accents. I bought some blue electrical tape and covered these up. I bought some…

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2015 Mohican Race Prep, Thoughts, Plan

  Q) Am I ready for Mohican? A) NO… I never am. It looks like my training has been more consistent this year. Last year I got close to nothing in late March / April. 2014 miles time elevation jan 169 13 11904 feb 195 15.5 13445 mar 376 28.75 36403 apr 411 29.5 27859…

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How does the cell on the tip of my nose know to perform all the functions of a cell on the tip of my nose? How does it know that it isn’t a cell on the side of my nose (or my liver, brain, etc.) : askscience

This is fascinating! Finally my degree (Molecular Genetics) can be useful!It’s all about protein gradients. It’s part of why life is mostly symmetrical or radial. You have a point of origin, let’s say a shoulder area, producing a particular protein during development. As the cells near it replicate to form an arm, the protein made…

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Going Vegan with Molly Cameron – The Vegan Food Blog

Going Vegan with Molly Cameron – The Vegan Food Blog.

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Bicycle Rolling Resistance | Rolling Resistance Tests

This site exists for tire rolling resistance tests! Bicycle Rolling Resistance | Rolling Resistance Tests.

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Hanseeno | Hanseeno cycling clothing

I think Adam Hanseen is my new favorite rider! Hanseeno | Hanseeno cycling clothing.

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Cycling Dutch Girl | One Life, Two Wheels

pretty cool blog of a dutch ‘girl’ that has been cycling around the world forever… Cycling Dutch Girl | One Life, Two Wheels.

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Training Plans for Cyclists | Strava

In preparation to getting my ass kicked by some Georgia mountains I’m going to start this plan   60+ Minute Climb 1 2 3 4 Duration: 4 Weeks · 5 Workouts per Week Start Date: Monday, January 26, 2015 Review the Lingo Your plan will include a variety of different terms for workouts or interval types. Use…

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A step toward a potential anti-aging drug | KurzweilAI

According to a new study published in Science Translational Medicine, researchers have tested a potential anti-aging drug called everolimus (AKA RAD001) — an analog (version) of the drug rapamycin (sirolimus)*. In previous research, rapamycin extended the life span of mice by 9 to 14%, even when treatment was initiated late in life, and it improved a variety…

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How a Mysterious Body Part Called Fascia Is Challenging Medicine

Fascia is a web of fibrous tissue that permeates the body, but is it really the “Cinderella Tissue”that new age therapists, Rolfers, and yoga instructors suggest? The fascial system is still a medical mystery. But that could soon change, thanks to an unlikely alliance between researchers and alternative therapists. How a Mysterious Body Part Called Fascia…

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How To Climb Trees Like a Boss – YouTube

Worth watching until the end… How To Climb Trees Like a Boss – YouTube.  

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Happy Hump Day. Keep it going people

Stevil Knevil killing it with the bike pics! In news of stuff and things and things and stuff, I just purchased two monumental sock orders from everybody’s friends at Sockguy, both of which are probably my most favorite socks ever. The problem is, I still have a smattering left of the S/M Department of Awesome…

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OVAL Chainrings

OVAL 104BCD chainring. These oval rings intrigue me. I had Shimano Bio-Pace in the 80s and like it.

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Holy Shit Near Miss Bike, Truck and Car Accident!

      I would definitely have to throw out my underwear!!!  

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Elevation Training Mask | Simulate High Altitude Training

I’m thinking about getting this! /////////////// The secret of truly elite athletes isn’t the amount of time spent working out, the intensity of the workout, or the determination to push one’s body to the limits. No, world-class athletes are beating their competition thanks to the effects of high-altitude training. When the air is thinner, your…

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For The Hard Core: The Gonzo Grown-Up Playground Workout In 10 Moves | CommonHealth

Looks like good solid simple workout with not so special stuff. For The Hard Core: The Gonzo Grown-Up Playground Workout In 10 Moves | CommonHealth.

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Velogames Fantasy Cycling | Fantasy Tour de France in association with PyrActif and Collins.

Velogames Fantasy Cycling | Fantasy Tour de France in association with PyrActif and Collins..

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Great place to get custom wheels built 26″, 29er & 650b Wheels & Wheelsets – RBikes.com

All Custom 26″, 29er & 650b Wheels & Wheelsets – RBikes.com.

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Glenview Hill : Split to Top – Strava Segment

I almost had this KOM today… I didn’t think I was close and gave up at the end after the rain and wind were pounding me. I’m on track to take it though.   Glenview Hill : Split to Top – Strava Segment.

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