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How a GPS watch, a body composition scale, and a training platform work together to give aging endurance athletes the complete picture — and why, after cancer treatment, that picture matters more than I ever expected Building a Connected Fitness Monitoring System: GPS Watch, Body Composition Scale, and Training Platform Explained At some point in … Read More Than Miles: Building a Connected Health Ecosystem for the Serious 50+ Athlete

As I was leaving my ENT’s appointment, my doctor said, “Welcome back to the other side.” I paused briefly while my brain processed his words. I then smiled and thanked him. I love a bit of dark humor.Getting back to the “other side” has been a long journey.Returning to NormalRecovery began as Autumn gave way … Read Welcome Back to The Other Side

Cancer taught me something I didn’t expect. Not about mortality or gratitude or any of the lessons people write about when facing their own death. Those came too, sure. But the lesson that actually blindsided me was simpler and more uncomfortable: I’ve been lying to myself about relationships for most of my life. I thought … Read What Cancer Taught Me About Being a Rock

It’s Thanksgiving and the end of week six of seven cancer treatments. I’m thankful for: My wife Rita, who has been steadfast through all of my challenges. Resolute. She’s my everything. That my side effects haven’t been as severe as I was warned they might be, and still could be. I’m thankful for all the … Read Week Six Cancer Treatment: Enjoy Every Sandwich

I’ve been remiss in writing updates. Not that I didn’t want to, but because of a lack of energy. The double-whammy of chemo and radiation has had a far bigger impact on my energy levels. Doing all the daily tasks I need to do to stay on top of my treatment, trying to help Rita … Read Week Four Cancer Treatment: The Tunnel or the Crest of the Hill?

Week One: Learning the Routine One week down. Six to go. I won’t lie—this first week was harder than I expected. Not unbearable, but harder. And it’s the simple things that catch you off guard. Tasks that used to happen without thinking now require planning and effort. Here’s what week one actually looked like. The … Read Week One Cancer Treatment: When Simple Things Get Hard

Treatment starts tomorrow. I’ve known this was coming since the diagnosis in late August. I’ve had time to prepare—physically, mentally, logistically. I’ve assembled my nutrition strategy, stocked the supplies, organized support, written articles, and reached out for help. But here’s what nobody tells you about the waiting period between diagnosis and treatment: it’s excruciating. The … Read The Waiting Room: Thoughts Before Cancer Treatment Begins

The oncologist’s office doesn’t look anything like a start line. Still, I recognized the feeling immediately: that pre-race mixture of adrenaline, uncertainty, and the knowledge that everything is about to change.”Squamous Cell Carcinoma” the doctor said, pointing to images I couldn’t fully process. A tumor. Lymph nodes involved. Seven weeks of chemo-radiation treatment, followed by … Read Training for Life: When Cancer Changes the Race

Introduction: A Season of Rediscovery At 64, I’m learning that comebacks don’t follow neat trajectories—at least mine hasn’t. After nearly three decades away from competitive cycling, 2025 marked my second full season back, with three major races that would test whether last year’s return was beginner’s luck or sustainable progress. The plan seemed straightforward: use … Read 2025 Season Recap: Three Races, Hard Lessons, and the Long Game