Sometimes it takes a chance encounter to jolt me back into the reality and realization that there is much, much more to life than what exists within that “box” that we all define for ourselves. For some, the “box” we limit ourselves to is just oursevles, or family and friends, triathlons and training, in some [...]
If you need one more reason to start that New Years Resolution of heading back to the gym and working out, the NY Times has a nice commentary about a recent study in the Lancet Oncology journal where cancer patients with less muscle mass had poorer outcomes during and after their cancer treatment.
The Cancer Project has released a study looking at the their Top 5 list for most unhealthy fast food items available for $1 or less. The number one food? Jack in the Box’s Junior Bacon Cheeseburger weighing in at 400 calories with 23 grams of fat and 860 milligram of sodium. Taco Bell, McDonalds, Burger [...]
After 3048 miles, over 100,000 feet of vertical climbing and only 9 days, 18 hours and 55 minutes since leaving the Oceanside, California pier, Team Beat Cancer rode across the finish line in Atlantic City, New Jersey. A big congratulations to Rick and George, their crew, family and sponsors for a job well done. George [...]
What type of race saves the hardest part until the end? At least in the the final day of Tour de France the riders arrive in Paris at a relatively easy and relaxed pace until the sprinters get the opportunity for their last shot at a stage win. Team Beat Cancer just rolled through Time Station [...]
The final time cutoff check point is now in the rear view mirror for Team Beat Cancer and there is less than 500 miles to the finish line. Only RAAM would make the statement ‘only 500 miles’ seem like an easy task. Rick and George have managed to find some extra energy and fresh legs [...]
Rick and George (and support crew) continue their ‘adventure’ from Oceanside, CA to Atlantic City, NJ. Now well into Day #3 and entering Day #4, Team Beat Cancer has made it over Wolf Creek Pass in Colorado and is about to enjoy some Midwest flats and rolling hills for the next several days. Rick just [...]
The Race Across America is well underway, with the lead solo riders approaching the half way point after beginning on Sunday. The team competition started Tuesday. Team BeatCancer by www.coastalsportsmedicine.com seems to have found their cycling legs and have moved on up in the field according to the their last time station check. Both riders [...]