Reading Time: 7 minutes The Downside of fitness apps Last year I worked out 161 times, ran 360 miles and set 22 personal records for running and biking. It didn’t take a lot of research to find any of this out. Fitness apps on my phone and GPS have made tracking these metrics easy. Having these numbers on hand … Read more
Reading Time: 10 minutes This year I decided that instead of New Year’s resolutions, I would use personal OKRs to set and manage my personal goals.
Reading Time: 4 minutes Can Artificial Intelligence get your body fit? I have been weight training for the last year and have made some modest gains. For all the time and energy I’m putting in though, I’m fairly certain I’m wasting a lot of effort. I can tell if I’m working hard or not, but I question whether I … Read more
Reading Time: 3 minutes The fruit rotting in the bowl on the side table in my dining room makes me sad. Food waste. Yet every week, there are some plums or a nectarine slowly becoming browner, softer and juicier while fruit flies buzz overhead. Now, I like nectarines, and I feel so disappointed to see them ruined by sitting … Read more
Reading Time: 5 minutes I’m a man who turned 50 and didn’t like the way I felt, looked or acted. Taking stock of the big anniversary, I decided to make a change. For the last year, I have been actively trying to lose weight, get fit and get strong. Here are my results. Lots of wins. Did not go … Read more
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Reading Time: 2 minutes Progress: We’ve passed the half year mark of my journey toward fitness. I check in with you now at 34 weeks. It’s been 5 months later since my last blog post. There’s been some ups and downs. I laid off the alternate day fasting about the time of my last post on the subject. You … Read more
Reading Time: 4 minutes Weav was featured on the Apple app store, so I downloaded it. Weav promised to solve the biggest problem with running to music. It plays music that automatically adjusts the beats per minute to match your stride. Stride cadence is getting a lot of attention in running circles as being not only a crucial element … Read more
Reading Time: 4 minutes image: https://www.flickr.com/photos/nickfarnhill/ Gear: ASICS Men’s GT-2000 4 Running Shoe – I have worn the same shoe for over 20 years. Every time I need a new pair of shoes I go to Sports basement or whatever shoe store. I try on at least 10 pairs of shoes from all brands and all types and I wind … Read more
Reading Time: 2 minutes Weight has held steady for the last month with an uptick of a pound over the last week. This is to be expected with a couple of parties around Halloween. The good news is that my consistent weight training is paying off and I continue to gradually lower my body fat percentage. I adjusted the … Read more