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Protein shakes ... ugh!
Anybody else hate these things? I just turned 50, and at 6'0, 195lbs, I keep reading that I should be consuming at least 150g of protein to maintain muscle, testosterone, etc... I really struggle getting this amount of protein in my daily diet without resorting to shakes/powder (revolting), or protein bars (equally…
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Winter Cycling Clothing
I've just discovered the joys of Gore Bike Wear jackets. Love these things - perfect balance of keeping me warm and dry in temps in the 30s. I get them pretty sweaty, though, and I'm really lazy about laundry. My solution with my other clothing (pants, jerseys, shammy's) is to buy a week's worth of each, but that would be…
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Achilles Platelet-Rich Plasma
Been a runner most of my life, but in October 2015, got hobbled with Achilles tendonitis/tendinosis. Followed doctors orders - stopped running (which was a huge adjustment), put a platform in the heel of my shoe, bought rollers, did massage, used the uncomfortable foot sling when sleeping, etc. I have been diligent about…
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Fish oil .... blech.
Since childhood, I've always been repulsed by seafood. I've read all the article that it's fantastic for your health, but <*GAG*> I just can't get it down. So one of my neighbors (the one I envy most because he's built like a greek statue and can always outrun me) swears that fish oil tablets are a key ingredient to his…
