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Writing, Research & Field Notes

A collection of insights on customer experience architecture, wearable health data, distributed systems, cryptocurrency, and book evaluations.

2020-07-04•BLOG

Zendesk - Today and Tomorrow

The customer support landscape today is evolving. What used to be a mostly phone, website, email, and a little chat, is evolving quickly. Zendesk has emerged as a critical player in the customer-centr

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2020-02-05•AWS

The Power and Value of Team Services

What are team services? With Agile evolution, the notion of Squads, Guilds, and Tribes has sparked the development of operational models that support the cross-functional aspects of work today. Inside

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2020-02-03•Augment Reality

The Future Of Frontend Engineering

Let's start with the basics. What's Frontend engineering? Without the 'In a galaxy far far away...' it started as HTML/XML to be interpreted by a browser. However, over time Brenden Eich (Now with B

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2019-11-29•BLOG

What's Your Body Battery?

The partnership between Garmin and FirstBeat Technologies has yielded a very important performance metric: Body Battery First introduced in 2018 in the Garmin Vivosmart line, the measurement of your

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2019-11-08•Augment Reality

Individualized eCommerce experiences

What does it mean to 'individualize' ? Individualize: transitive verb: To modify to suit the wishes or needs of a particular individual. While ideating for a recent eCommerce project, I returned to

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2019-10-14•BLOG

Muse Observations - Relaxed but Not Calm

One of the benefits of the new Muse headband are the multiple sensors that it includes: Mind (EEG) Heart (PPG + Pulse Oximetry) Body (Accelerometer) Breath (PPG + Gyroscope) Recently, I learned an imp

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2019-09-23•BLOG

Garmin and Stress Part #1

I have three different tools for measuring stress currently: Elite HRV Garmin Fenix 5 Oura Ring (see post on Oura Ring) http://52.12.181.38/oura-and-performance/ Looking at the Garmin Mobile Connect a

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2019-09-13•BLOG

Oura and Performance

Sections: Sleep, HRV(Stress), Readiness Sleep: This category continues to grow across the big health watch tracking players like Garmin, FitBit and soon Apple who's acquisition of Beddit will no doubt

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2019-09-09•BLOG

Embedding Jupyter Notebooks

I found these tips to embedding Jupyter Notebooks hosted on Github from these great posts. Master Post: https://www.andrewchallis.co.uk/portfolio/php-nbconvert-a-wordpress-plugin-for-jupyter-notebooks

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2019-09-03•AWS

AWS - AI/ML Services Explained

As of Sept. 2019 - Looking at the current AWS Console for Machine Learning. This post describes each service in one sentence and one use case on when it would be used. Amazon SageMaker - Probably the

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2019-08-18•Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: Exhalation:Stories By Ted Chiang

Amazon Link: Synopsis: In this fantastical and elegant collection, Ted Chiang wrestles with the oldest questions on earth—What is the nature of the universe? What does it mean to be human?—and ones th

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2018-09-08•BLOG

Infinity Stones and Your Business

First, let’s quickly understand the MCU (Marvel Comic Universe) infinity stones and their powers. Mind, Power, Reality, Space, Soul, and Time. While today much of the world is explained through our ha

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2017-04-14•Business

Signing Commits - A Proposal.

You step up to the counter. You're thirsty and just want your drink. The cashier asks you to pay and you use your credit card. A piece of paper pops out and they ask you to sign the transaction? Why d

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2017-03-14•Security

Hardware Security Key - Ledger Nano S - U2F

In order to provide another layer of security, you can include a hardware key with a private key to authenticate with services like GMAIL or Github. This hardware key support storing cryptocurrencies

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2017-02-03•Security

Using Keybase

Here's Proof. https://gist.github.com/agentbond007/fae0c6ae6e668c6647fbc01ec3e17238

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2017-01-12•Business

Email's Fierce Competition-Can It Survive?

Competition Heating Up for Email’s replacement. While a variety of chat applications are available and used for enterprise communications, this is BRIEF comparison of enterprise grade workplace applic

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2016-12-14•Uncategorized

Donuts or Bagels?

This was originally posted on Linkedin but wanted to post here also to test cross-posting to Medium plug-in. Donuts and bagels usually start off their lives very similar but quickly they take very dif

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2016-05-31•Technology

Encrypted Email - Enigmail for Thunderbird

I recently came across a great tool for working with Encrypted email. Thunderbird is a great free email client for OS X and Windows Enigmail is a free plug-in for Thunderbird that allows for sending a

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2016-04-15•Health

Vitamin D for Kids

Over 90{43863adf827a03d4f1e5d69dc00969fa304fd977cb48f43b4a1f7a8f6cace59b} of Americans are Vitamin D deficient. Don't let you kids be deficient. A great to supplement Vitamin D for kids is the Yummi B

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2016-04-14•Featured

Best Samsung S7 Edge case

Clear cases are the best for new Samsung S7 Edge devices. While early in the case story for the Samsung S7 edge. This clear case offers good protection and shows off the device. Not bulky 'constructi

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2016-03-18•Audio

Podcast Post - Liz Parrish - Biovida

Podcast: [Play in new window](http://54.214.102.151/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Liz_Parrish_LongeCity_Now2016.mp3) | [Download](http://54.214.102.151/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Liz_Parrish_LongeCity_No

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2016-03-18•Featured

TEST-Blog Post Format

STRYD: Garmin 920XT, Suunto AMBIT 3 SPORT, Polar V800The world’s best triathlon watch? As we approach Christmas 2015 the triathlon gadget watch world has moved on. Many of the numerous bugs in the ini

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2016-03-10•Diets

Do you know how to read a label?

Do you know how to read a label? - Probably not It seems there’s very little understanding about labels.  Even Googling “food labels” yields relatively poor generic results.  Mostly labels focus on ju

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2016-02-24•Photography

Adding a Google Photo

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2015-12-09•Featured

Project Cars - Virtual and Reality

Recently, I purchased Project Cars for the Sony PS4.  After a fair amount of research (http://www.usgamer.net/articles/driveclub-vs-project-cars-vs-world-of-speed-e3-comparison), I decided on Project

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2015-10-29•Uncategorized

Working with a Tablet

Supplies iPad mini or larger Samsung Bluetooth keyboard Alt-Tab - Android App manager Using the power of the Tab key inside the screen

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2015-10-29•Uncategorized

Working with Office 365

Lync - Central to the communications - Includes a calendar feature to see the meetings you have upcoming . Using the back button - Android OneDrive

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2014-07-30•Energy

Hydration Needs-Sodium

Cliff Bar has a product called: BLOXs. This low carb (90 Cals for 3 chews)  option has a version that I particularly like called: Margarita 3X sodium. Here's a quick video . This product contains 150m

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2014-06-02•brain

Brain Series - Introduction

Disclaimer:  I'm not a doctor and all the supplements and recommendations listed in this post should be considered carefully. The Brain.   That mass that we carry around all day and from which comes o

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2013-10-07•Featured

Jorge Luna Podcast #11 - Mantras

Podcast: [Play in new window](http://54.214.102.151/podcasts/JorgePodcast11.mp3) | [Download](http://54.214.102.151/podcasts/JorgePodcast11.mp3) Podcast: Play in new window | Download Mantras: (origi

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2013-09-24•Featured

Jorge Luna Podcast #10 - Sleep and Health

Podcast: [Play in new window](http://54.214.102.151/podcasts/JorgePodcast10.mp3) | [Download](http://54.214.102.151/podcasts/JorgePodcast10.mp3) Podcast: Play in new window | Download The Ins & Outs

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2013-09-20•Featured

Podcast #9 - Grief and Loss Show Notes

Podcast #9  - Show Notes Grief and Loss and where Yoga fits in   4 major steps  (wide range of emotions).   1. Shock - Overwhemled then deinal (not true) 2. Intense concern - Fixating on the loss - Re

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2013-09-04•Featured

What is HOMEOSTASIS ??

Homeostasis: In fitness or in Wellness a positive or a negative? What is homeostasis: is the property of a system that regulates its internal environment and tends to maintain a stable, relatively con

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2013-08-19•Featured

Better than Apple's Podcast App

Podacasts are a part of my daily media consumption.  From music (Tiesto) to voice (BulletProof Exec) .  Today I discovered a great iOS and Android podcast application with great UI and features. Great

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2013-07-18•Featured

Hacking the Brain - Smart Drugs

Another INSIGHT. The next frontier has arrived.    The research and hacking the brain is everywhere. I wanted to post some items that I have learned about in regards to brain hacking There are out the

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2013-07-05•Energy

TEST PODCAST #4

Podcast: [Play in new window](http://54.214.102.151/podcasts/JorgePodcast3.mp3) | [Download](http://54.214.102.151/podcasts/JorgePodcast3.mp3) Podcast: Play in new window | Download TEsting

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2013-07-04•Diets

Ketones - Fat as fuel adaption

Building an efficient engine should be the goal of any one.  One important concept in the Fat as a fuel is the role of Ketones: ' Source: http://www.ketogenic-diet-resource.com/ketones.html After a f

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2013-05-31•Diets

Wow. Coffee as an insecticide ?

I have just heard a fantastic YouTube video (link below) regarding 'Nutrition for better performance' by a strong scientist, Steven Wm. Fowkes,  in the area of 'Smart Drugs' . The overall video go

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2013-05-22•Health

The importance of Outside

Often many of us find the opportunity to go to a Starbucks to work. Here's an important trick. Work Outside ! The WiFi works outside and I'll help your health both with fresh air and natural light. It

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2013-05-13•Diets

Little size. Big Energy .Chia Seeds

Chia seeds have tremendous amounts of nutrition in a small size.  A must for any traveller that needs fuel source that is clean and easy to transport. Since they have a high fiber content it can give

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2013-05-07•Fueling

JuiceCrafters Smoothie - Recovery

So I had the 'Craftsman' at Juicecrafters make a 'Anti-Inflamation' smoothie.  Here the ingredients. 1. Almond Milk 2. Ginger 3. Chia Seeds 4. Tumeric 5. Kale (Love it) 6. Banana The only piece I

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2013-05-04•Energy

Video Podcasts to iTunes

Podcast: [Play in new window](http://54.214.102.151/podcasts/VideoPodcast-iTunes.mp4) | [Download](http://54.214.102.151/podcasts/VideoPodcast-iTunes.mp4) Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadPost t

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2013-05-03•Podcasts

Podcast #3 - Going into iTunes

Podcast: [Play in new window](http://54.214.102.151/podcasts/Podcast3.mp3) | [Download](http://54.214.102.151/podcasts/Podcast3.mp3) Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSHOW NOTES: That’s a great i

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2013-05-02•Featured

Hot - Medium - Mild. Hot sauce effects

Want to speed the metabolism and add thermogenesis to your body. Try hot sauce. Here are 3 different varieties used in this meal. HOT Medium Mild - Cool The HOT can stress the stomach so it's importan

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2013-05-01•Diets

Paleo - Mythbusting ?

'I eat Paleo'.  I heard this in a conversation the other day.  Seems to be a common statement when discussions turn to diets.   If you look at the physiology of humans, doesn't seem that we are simi

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2013-05-01•Energy

Sleep and Vitamin D

Vitamin D levels are all over the news.  It turns out that this little known supplement has many benefits.   I think we all know that we obtain Vitamin D through the exposure to the Sun but I'm not su

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2013-04-28•Bike

Podcast #2 - Innovation and Insight

Podcast: [Play in new window](http://54.214.102.151/podcasts/PodCast2.mp3) | [Download](http://54.214.102.151/podcasts/PodCast2.mp3) Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadMy Next Podcast

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2013-04-24•Energy

Struggling with sleep

So I received some samples from the SuperHuman conference which I disappointly missed. One sample was : Somnidren GH  (http://www.millenniumsport.net/) which claims to be: 'Sleep and Growth Hormone P

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2013-04-15•Recovery

MAGnesium - A Must !

Here's a short review I did of Life Flo's Magnesium spray.  A great way to get magnesium into a sore/tight area to relax it.

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2013-04-13•Fueling

Podcast #2 - Getting There

Podcast: [Play in new window](http://54.214.102.151/podcasts/Podcast1.mp3) | [Download](http://54.214.102.151/podcasts/Podcast1.mp3) Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadThis is a test of the 2nd in

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2013-04-13•Uncategorized

Podcasts Test

Podcast: [Play in new window](http://54.214.102.151/podcasts/Podcast1.mp3) | [Download](http://54.214.102.151/podcasts/Podcast1.mp3) Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadTesting PowerPress

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2013-04-12•Health

Perfect Energy …. Perfect Health

Tonight, I'm convinced that the health and music play a significant role.  The way in which music affects the brain I'm reminded of time at UCSD and the electronic music department.  A lot of cool thi

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2013-04-09•Uncategorized

SoundCloud

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2013-04-09•Uncategorized

TEST #2

<iframe width='100%' height='166&#8243; scrolling='no' frameborder='no' src='https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F87056032&#8243;></iframe>

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2013-04-08•Uncategorized

Great Bar - Easy find - Grocery Store

I found a simple bar that has a good nutrient profile. Lara Bar - UBER bar. Great amount of FAT from Nuts and limited Carbs (20G) . Best of all , it's a natural bar without any preservatives and addit

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2013-04-08•Uncategorized

TEST PODCAST URL

Testing the Podcast URL . Also recording in Screenflow what I'm doing. Need to put into Feedburner the URL.

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2013-04-07•Health

Omega-3s - Never Enough !

Now this is one of those classic battles. How to maintain your Omega-3 levels with the onslaught of Omega-6s not to mention the need for DHA. #DHA #Omega3 DHA is critical in brain development and heal

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2013-04-07•Uncategorized

Omega-3s - Never Enough&#160;! Now this is one of those classic battles. How to maintain your Omega-3 levels with the onslaught… View Post

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2013-04-05•Uncategorized

Fat Burning - KETOSIS - Fasting

Ketosis sounds Scientific and strange but its really easy to understand . Burning FAT. http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/faq/f/whatisketosis.htm In order to become an efficient performance engine , you

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2013-04-05•Uncategorized

Fat Burning - KETOSIS - Fasting Ketosis sounds Scientific and strange but its really easy to understand . Burning FAT. http://lowc… View Post

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2013-04-04•Uncategorized

Magnesium - Brain + Heart + Muscles

Ever taken an #Epsom salt bath ? Ever notice afterwards how relaxed you feel. Well that's because of the role that Magnesium plays in our bodies. Magnesium is magic mineral and one that most of us are

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2013-04-04•Uncategorized

Magnesium - Brain + Heart + Muscles Ever taken an #Epsom salt bath&#160;? Ever notice afterwards how relaxed you feel. Well that’s because… View Post

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2013-04-03•Uncategorized

There's an amazing training and race supplement that improves your performance and is very simple to use. SALT. Now, SALT is actually very complex and get have different mineral balances.  Fortunately

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2013-04-03•Uncategorized

Threshold Power - Follow-up

Measuring your threshold power requires a baseline of usually 20 min of as fast as you can go.  Then a average output is calculated.  We give you a slight, constant grade to make pacing yourself very

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2013-04-03•Uncategorized

Threshold Power - Follow-up

Measuring your threshold power requires a baseline of usually 20 min of as fast as you can go.  Then a average output is calculated.  We give you a slight, constant grade to make pacing yourself very

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2013-04-03•Uncategorized

Training Stress Scores - ATL and CTLs

Today's post is about Training Metrics First: Some acronyms CTL = Chronic Training Load ATL = Acute Training Load TSS = Training Stress Score TSB = Training Stress Balance Using a tool to monitor the

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2013-04-03•Uncategorized

Training Stress Scores - ATL and CTLs Today’s post is about Training Metrics First: Some acronyms CTL = Chronic Training LoadATL =… View Post

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2013-03-28•Uncategorized

GREAT Post Exercise - Recovery Drink -

With many powders and drinks #musclemilk that offer a good post workout refueling and repairing. I have found a reasonably priced product. Orgain http://www.drinkorgain.com/ This product has been on s

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2013-03-28•Uncategorized

GREAT Post Exercise - Recovery Drink -

With many powders and drinks #musclemilk that offer a good post workout refueling and repairing. I have found a reasonably priced product. Orgain http://www.drinkorgain.com/ This product has been on s

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2013-03-25•Uncategorized

I'm often asked which supplement I would MOST recommend and Vitamin D is the clear winner.  There's so much evidence that the majority of us don't receive acquate amounts.  If you spend lots of time o

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2013-03-25•Uncategorized

Super Seed - Garden of Life

So another 'ride' /meal bar has emerged. Garden of Life : Super Seed . This caught my attention due to the focus on FATs as energy sources. Also, it was on sale at Vitamin Shoppee. #vitaminshoppee .

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2013-03-25•Uncategorized

Super Seed - Garden of Life So another “ride” /meal bar has emerged. Garden of Life&#160;: Super Seed . This caught my… View Post

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2013-03-21•Fueling

Chia inspiration.

I'm convinced this food is magical. I find it great to eat Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner. Be sure to soak them in water for a nice gel. Take them on a bike ride and create a Super Gel + Honey.

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2013-03-21•Uncategorized

Chia inspiration. I’m convinced this food is magical. I find it great to eat Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner.Be sure to… View Post

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2013-03-20•Uncategorized

Stress can raise your hormone levels via Cortisol .  WellnessFX is a good service for measuring your biomarkers.  #WellnessFX

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2013-03-19•Energy

Sleep - Recovery - Reset Hormones

Getting adequate rest after training is critical. With a busy daily schedule fueled by Coffee Coffee and more #Coffee Having the ability to reset your body and mind is critical. I have found that Yogi

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2013-03-19•Uncategorized

Sleep - Recovery - Reset Hormones Getting adequate rest after training is critical. With a busy daily schedule fueled by Coffee… View Post

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2013-03-17•Uncategorized

CADENCE&#160;! So with today's run, I focused on a key ingredient to running that the following video details clearly.  There are two types of runners --Gazelles and Gliders.  Watch the video and lear

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2013-03-15•Uncategorized

Current favorite bike ride bar – Bonk Breaker’s Apple Pie View Post

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2013-03-15•Uncategorized

Current favorite bike ride bar - Bonk Breaker's Apple Pie I still a big fan of real foods on the bike but when convenience is critical for fueling a 4+ hour… View Post

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2013-03-12•Uncategorized

Importance of L-Carnitine .

The roll of L-Carnitine in an active individual or fitness enthusiast cannot be underestimated. As it turns out L-Carnitine assist with the intracellular transport of fatty acids from cell fluid into

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2013-03-11•Energy

STOP the craving. No sugar

So I have found a technique I’d like to share for stopping or short circuiting the craving for sugar. Keep a bag of Almonds hanging around.  When the craving hits , eat about  6 - 8.  Chew them well.

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2013-03-09•Uncategorized

What is 'Fitness' ?

Another great podcast listen today.  Bulletproof Exec # 26 with book 'Body by science' by author Dr. Doug McGuff Here's the link: Body by Science The following caught my attention: 'Anabolic vs. Ca

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2013-02-23•Energy

I will

When you train you need to motivate. Motivate is an interesting word. #Motivate can come from many sources. Nature Friends Moments Memories Sometimes I find I'm motivated by competition with others. B

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2013-02-22•Uncategorized

Under Armour Innovation.  (Source: http://www.youtube.com/)

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2013-02-18•Uncategorized

Bulletproof Exec

Bulletproof Exec The Bulletproof approach to an upgraded self. I'm trying to avoid: GRAINS  - BREAD DAIRY OMEGA-6 FATS This is one of the hardest diets to undertake but I'm trying my best to reduce my

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2013-02-18•Uncategorized

Hardtail and FullSuspension Lightning and Thunder FAST  and FAST

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2013-02-16•Uncategorized

Check out a nice biohack and citizen science project called uBiome.  http://www.indiegogo.com/ubiome Great example of big data and crowd sourcing to discover insights to health and microbiological pat

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2013-02-11•Uncategorized

Crossing bridge.  What's on this side and what's on the other&#160;?   Always a new beginning.  I've raced across many bridges over water and canyons. Each time you wonder what's below but why&#160;?

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2013-02-11•Health

Paleo ?

http://www.cnn.com/2011/HEALTH/03/29/grass.grain.beef.cookinglight/index.html Embarking on an noble attempt at a Paleo diet. Going to try to start eating meats that are 'Grass' fed. 'All cows do gr

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2013-02-06•Uncategorized

Black Thunder&#160;! &#160;!  Unlike white lightning, Black Thunder reserve its impact for the downhills. A respectable climber but its true force comes from its ability to 'soak' up the bumps and j

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2013-02-06•Uncategorized

Cadence.

So today I was listening to the BulletProof Exec's Podcast (http://www.bulletproofexec.com/) and today's episode was about a bio-hacking tool called POV Sport machine.  http://povsport.com/pov-sport-m

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2013-02-06•Uncategorized

Forget gels, blocks, chomps, artifical flavored bars&#160;!  Go REAL food.   Pumpkin seeds and Gluten-Free.

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2013-02-06•Uncategorized

Nice set of wheels. Enve 29 XCs .  Great for Cyclocross in cool months and change the tires and go MTB as it warms up.  Very versatile.

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2013-01-01•Diets

This is a Sample Post With Image Centered

This is an example of a WordPress post, you could edit this to put information about yourself or your site so readers know where you are coming from. You can create as many posts as you like in order

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2012-09-12•Energy

Fructose

My limited research has discovered some concerns about FRUCTOSE It appears that this substance causes significant issues with your liver as your liver is responsible for metabolizing it. Through that

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2012-09-11•Energy

Sodium- Skratch - SaltSticks - 3S

It's has taken me a long time thinking about performance to discover some secrets of fueling during training and races. However, I'm lucky to have discovered the following help: http://www.skratchlabs

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2012-03-20•Uncategorized

Strava

![Strava](http://exercisetech.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/screen-shot-2012-03-19-at-8-33-22-pm.png)

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2012-01-23•Uncategorized

Testing the MacJournal to WordPress

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