Yesterday Lance Armstrong crashed cruising through a round about on stage 8 of the Tour de France at nearly 40 miles per hour. Round abouts, speed bumps, and intentional lane narrowing are types of traffic furniture that is common in Europe and increasingly prevalent in the United States for reducing motor vehicle speed and preventing […]
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My favorite off-time hobbies are training for, and competing, in running and cycling events. The training time, with friends or in solitude, is valuable time for me to relax, reflect, and think. I enjoy competing and usually lead the front of the middle of the pack across the finish line. These are the races and […]
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Good Luck Levi in the Tour of California
The Tour of California cycling race starts tomorrow, May 16, in Nevada City. It is America’s largest stage race and I will be cheering for Levi Leipheimer to win his fourth consecutive Tour of California. Follow the race at AmgenTourofCalifornia.com. Like Levi, I wear the RoadID identification bracelet whenever I cycle or run. Identification is […]
One of the traits I admire most in others is action orientation. In this episode of the EMS Office Hours podcast Jim Hoffman, the EMS Professional, and I discuss taking action. Special EMS teams were also discussed along with potential fitness concerns when operating as a team member. Jim also gave some info on his […]
I like to know how far I have run or biked, my per mile pace, and the calories I have used. I even like to map out my favorite routes and save and share those routes with other athletes. I use a simple and free tool – MapMyRun.com – to track my workouts. The three […]