Gear West Blog
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Training with Wisdom
Age brings slower times, and sorer muscles, but there can be something good attached to wrinkles, and that is wisdom. For me, wisdom brings balance to my training. At least... -
Finally Scheduled a Bike Fit! Ready to bike now!
It’s about time I scheduled a bike bike fit for me. It is truly the story of the plumber with leaky pipes. Not until my carbon bike creaks loud enough... -
Integrate Training w/ Common Sense
Cold spring rain is slapping at the windowsill by my desk while I jot down my workout thoughts. Today I woke up feeling tired, the weather was not welcoming, and... -
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How to put your Alpine Skis & Snowboards away for the Season
Step 1 - Get them clean - Wipe them down with a clean water and a towel....all grime and dirt needs to go. Step 2 - Check the edges - Sharpen the... -
Random Ironman Training Thoughts While Biking
Patience. Getting in shape, losing weight, building strength, recovering from injuries, improving store / work systems, looking at life with the glass ½ full…. all of it takes patience. Today... -
Spring Thoughts on Training
I am too sore and am limping around the store. Not good for business. I have great enthusiasm for following new strength programs and learning new fun ways to bend,... -
Jan's Ironman Blog #1
Time to start my personal journey on training for yet another IRONMAN at almost 60 years of age. My goal is to blog it, for several reasons: To justify my... -
Five Reasons to add a Graphite-Free based ski to your Quiver
Some are clear, some are gray, some are white – but they’re all graphite free and aimed at warm or wet weather conditions. Notice the use of “aimed”? As time...
