Tag Archives: physical fitness

Photography: Not So Muddy Banks

As always, click on any image to see it full-sized. CTRL-click will open the image in a separate browser tab. I refer you to a previous trip I called “Muddy Banks” for context on today’s ride. Today I traversed the … Continue reading

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Cycling: North Sooner Road

As always, click on any image to see it full-sized. CTRL-click will open the image in a separate browser tab. It was more about riding today than shooting pictures. I was testing my wife’s camera, a new model of the … Continue reading

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Cycling: Long River Ride

Today’s ride was intended more as a workout. I took along my wife’s little camera and grabbed only a few shots. I left the apartment and headed straight west on Reno Avenue to the entrance of Eagle Lake. The lake … Continue reading

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Cycling: Over 20

As always, click on any image to see it full-sized. CTRL-click will open the image in a separate browser tab. Tomorrow threatens to bring storms and no ride, so today was a good time to overdo it. The route was … Continue reading

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Photography: Labor Day Ride

As always, click on any image to see it full-sized. CTRL-click will open the image in a separate browser tab. The ride was good exercise and my knee is getting more used to it, as you might expect. However, there … Continue reading

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Cycling: Gym Day

As always, click on any image to see it full-sized. CTRL-click will open the image in a separate browser tab. Today I didn’t have to wear the neoprene compression sleeve on my knee. The issue was less of pain in … Continue reading

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Cycling: Restart

The first block is the hardest. Once I get going, after a few minutes it starts to feel okay. I’m doing my best to hear when my heart says the body has had enough, but I managed to cover a … Continue reading

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No Ecstasy

I’m surprised; I really expected more emotion. Today I finally got my knee to tolerate the full cycle of motion for pedaling my bike. I kinda knew it was gonna happen, so I had time to put on my peaceful … Continue reading

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Reprise: High Tension Exercises

A few folks have asked me recently to explain the high tension exercises again. The nickname is isotonics, drawn from isolation toning. Your muscles are working against each other, not against some external force (i.e., gravity with free weights or … Continue reading

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Not Giving Up

Covering your torso is modesty; covering your bald spot is vanity. I’ve settled into a routine of daily workouts that work more on my heart than any other muscle. I’ve been walking a few blocks lately — say, 10 minutes … Continue reading

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