Just got back from a ride and I have a million things to do today (don't we all).
Often times when I finish a ride I shower, get dressed, then I'm off doing my million other things. Then a couple hours later I crash (just completely run out of energy). This is because I overlook the recovery part of my workout. I often don't eat enough after a ride to allow my body to recover. Three years into my cycling experience I am finally realizing that I need to slow down and be mindful of the recovery process after my rides.
So this morning I ate right when I got off the trike, I iced my knee, took a rest for a bit, took a shower, got dressed and now I'm off to do a million other things...
Sunday, October 04, 2009
Saturday, October 03, 2009
Every Day in October
If you haven't noticed, I have been posting every day for the past few days. There is a lot of exciting stuff to communicate lately and I would like to let you know about all of it. For that reason I am going to try to post a blog at least every day for the month of October. I have never tried this before and it is already proving to be a challenging task. However I am going to give it my best. You might get some posts at 1159pm because I had already gone to bed and remembered just before I fell asleep. Also I am going to be traveling to the Philly Ride which will make things challenging but lets see what happens. I hope to see you here every day!
If this post did not satisfy your appetite for entertainment, please check out this post from a couple years ago, its one of my favorites.
If this post did not satisfy your appetite for entertainment, please check out this post from a couple years ago, its one of my favorites.
Friday, October 02, 2009
Friendly Reminder
About FARA:
Friedreich's Ataxia is a genetic, progressive neuromuscular condition that affects all muscle coordination from the toes to the fingertips. FA has side effects such as scoliosis, diabetes and serious heart complications. The progressive loss of coordination and muscle strength leads to motor incapacitation and the full-time use of a wheelchair. Most young people diagnosed with FA require mobility aids such as a cane, walker, or wheelchair by their teens or early 20s. The Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA) is supporting promising research that will improve the quality and length of life for those diagnosed with Friedreich's ataxia and will lead to treatments that eliminate its symptoms. http://curefa.org.
About Ride Ataxia:
Kyle Bryant founded Ride Ataxia in 2007 with a 2,500 mile ride from San Diego, CA to Memphis, TN. Since then Ride Ataxia has become a national powerhouse travelling 3,300 miles in the past three years, raising invaluable ataxia awareness and bringing together $700,000 in research funds. With Kyle Bryant as the Program Director, Ride Ataxia now operates as a FARA program and in 2010 Ride Ataxia will feature challenging and family friendly rides in Sacramento, CA, San Diego, CA and Philadelphia, PA. The event will expand to Dallas, Tampa, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, St. Louis, Seattle and beyond in the near future.
The mission of Ride Ataxia is to Educate the public about ataxia by drawing attention through acts of physical endurance, Enable the advancement of ataxia research through collaborative financial support and Empower Ataxians by inspiring, motivating and providing opportunities to develop physical and mental strength. http://rideataxia.org.
Friedreich's Ataxia is a genetic, progressive neuromuscular condition that affects all muscle coordination from the toes to the fingertips. FA has side effects such as scoliosis, diabetes and serious heart complications. The progressive loss of coordination and muscle strength leads to motor incapacitation and the full-time use of a wheelchair. Most young people diagnosed with FA require mobility aids such as a cane, walker, or wheelchair by their teens or early 20s. The Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA) is supporting promising research that will improve the quality and length of life for those diagnosed with Friedreich's ataxia and will lead to treatments that eliminate its symptoms. http://curefa.org.
About Ride Ataxia:
Kyle Bryant founded Ride Ataxia in 2007 with a 2,500 mile ride from San Diego, CA to Memphis, TN. Since then Ride Ataxia has become a national powerhouse travelling 3,300 miles in the past three years, raising invaluable ataxia awareness and bringing together $700,000 in research funds. With Kyle Bryant as the Program Director, Ride Ataxia now operates as a FARA program and in 2010 Ride Ataxia will feature challenging and family friendly rides in Sacramento, CA, San Diego, CA and Philadelphia, PA. The event will expand to Dallas, Tampa, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, St. Louis, Seattle and beyond in the near future.
The mission of Ride Ataxia is to Educate the public about ataxia by drawing attention through acts of physical endurance, Enable the advancement of ataxia research through collaborative financial support and Empower Ataxians by inspiring, motivating and providing opportunities to develop physical and mental strength. http://rideataxia.org.
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