January 10th, 2018 – Its a slow process but quitting won’t speed it up
- Post By: Craig Kennedy
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- Category: diaryofayear, mainblog, Things I've Learned
I saw this sign while at my Physical Therapy this morning. It certainly speaks volume about the recovery process, however, I also couldn’t help but think of its applicability to anything in life.
Read MoreJanuary 5th, 2018 – Definitely not the good stuff
- Post By: Craig Kennedy
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- Category: cycling, diaryofayear, mainblog, Things I've Learned
Going to my first Physiotherapy to come back from my broken arm did not go as desired. The prescription from the orthopedic surgeon mentioned “massage, heat, ice, gentle movement and TENS”. Sounded pretty good to me. My wife said, “don’t […]
Read MoreJanuary 2, 2018 – No Surgery
- Post By: Craig Kennedy
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- Category: cycling, mainblog, Things I've Learned
Fractured, yes! Surgery, no! Physical therapy for 2 months but otherwise considered lucky! Mountain Biking – 1, Craig – 0
Read MoreLive Like You Were Dying
- Post By: Craig Kennedy
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- Category: family, mainblog, Things I've Learned
I don’t make New Years Resolutions. I don’t believe in arbitrary, dividing point in time, commitments. I live a life of continuous improvement instead. However, as a goal, in 2018, I am going to Live Life Like I was Dying.
Read MoreNot Every day is a Good Day
- Post By: Craig Kennedy
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- Category: 3 Things, mainblog, Things I've Learned
Not every day is a good day. Go out tomorrow and make it better than today. Do it.
Read MoreToughness is Built, Not Inherited
- Post By: Craig Kennedy
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- Category: cycling, mainblog, Things I've Learned
I think Chris Carmichael wrote the seminal commentary on this. Essentially, you can always find a reason not to go on a ride or a run – too hot, too cold, too dark, raining, too tired etc. Its only through […]
Read MoreStrava is Great when you’re Traveling
- Post By: Craig Kennedy
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- Category: cycling, mainblog, Things I've Learned
I learned this in riding in Austin, TX for the first time. A lot of traffic and intimidating roads. Okay, where do you go for 50 miles of cycling? Pull out Strava, do a local search for local athletes and […]
Read MoreFTP Is not a Badge
- Post By: Craig Kennedy
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- Category: cycling, mainblog, Things I've Learned
Its just a measurement. It can and will change over time and while its a good relative indicator of how well you can perform over time, its not a goal itself. FTP is a process measure, not an outcome measure. […]
Read MoreSituational Awareness Matters
- Post By: Craig Kennedy
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- Category: cycling, mainblog, Things I've Learned
Key Lesson: Be aware for anything. Pop Quiz: Heading down a narrow causeway at 20MPH and a hawk, carrying a still writhing snake heads straight at your helmet. What do you do? What do you do? Brake. Swerve and Curse. […]
Read MoreHeat and Hydration Matter
- Post By: Craig Kennedy
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- Category: mainblog, Things I've Learned
Key Lesson: Hydrate well for 24hrs before a hot ride This week I had three sets of tempo intervals to complete and then two endurance-miles sessions to complete. Friday afternoon when I went out, I was not well hydrated and […]
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