Easing Back Into It, Not So Easy Really

Slowly started turning over the cranks on the commuter bike and instantly became hooked again. I love swimming but there is nothing like a casual bike ride. I am able to smile when I swim but not freely smile like while riding a bike. I am feeling stronger in the gym but not strong like grinding up a hill climb on the road bike. I feel completely in control in a plank position but nothing controls my perspective like a downhill decent on the OLD 575. I Have Focus Again

ORTHO:
After rescheduling clients from that mini hiccup in the get along, been enjoying time in the office again. Catching up with old faces, two new clients, and a couple of funny ol Silver Sneakers. Its been a really good mid month practice.

One of the new clients is a trail runner and a part time road rider. We met on the River Trail and they were going on about nagging aches and pains. I normally go into Ortho mode but I felt as if a neuromuscular massage would be rather beneficial in this case. A neuro session really depends on the clients ability to find eco-pressure with me. Take the belly of the quad ( Rectus Femoris ) were I use my elbow and begin at the origin / attachment of the muscle. I apply as much downward pressure as I can, the client contracts the muscle fully, releases, and I micro move towards the insertion / opposite attachment. I move a little, they contract, I move, they contract, through the entire functional muscle group. But the client must be able to contact the muscle fully. Its a client directed session for sure.

Another session with a Silver Sneaker went well. They were suffering from upper tramp tightness and headaches. I believe they healed themselves when I allowed them to work in the supine ( face up ) position. They explained that a massage therapist MADE them lat face down which was very uncomfortable. Their daughter recommended me "because you will listen" was their words. I truly believe that they healed themselves because I didn't take away their power. It was quite the empowering session for all parties involved. Dig That

NUMBERS:

My January numbers were solid and then February hit. Starva was even kind enough to send me an e-mail with 184miles less ridden miles then last month, 9 hours less than last month, and 2,800 less feet climbed then last. Great!! And if that wasn't enough, my annul adventure to Vegas is out the window. NCAA cancelled the March Madness Tournament for the first time ever. SUCKS

 UMPHERY'S McGEE:

Just before the world class Belly Up in Aspen shut its doors because of C-19, Umpherys did their best to blow the place up on night one of three. What A Night!! First opener was Higgins > #5. Both of these tracks are legendary cuts. Push & Pull was the next long jam and a favorite of mine. Little did I know what I was in store for. The melodic intro of Breaker began to build. Breaker is a song that I am not all that similar with but the UM boys teased Marshall Tucker Band's Can't You See. I thought that they were going into the song but pulled out of that and went deep into Cut Off and morphed that into The Police's very own Can't Stand Losing You. My Phuc-N Eyes Welled Up. That cover tune jammed into Similar Skin to put an exclamation point on the first set. MIND BLOWN

I literally had to step outside during the set break to collect myself. The night air was crisp, the stars were plenty, and all the hip youngster puffed on their vape pens. As I headed back down the staircase of the Belly Up, Little Gift was the second set opener into a signature jam Into The Kitchen. That jam teased Buddy Holly's Not Fade Away two different times during the jam. Impressive Really. As they came out of it for the second time, light show was amazingly off the hook in that room, Thin Air rounded off the 3 song opening set. I would have been satisfied had the show ended there but no. Resolution > Can't You See > Resolution > Upward > Plunger to end the set on a non-stop 45 min block of tunes. Love That

UM walks back for an encore and not just one song and boogie off. How about a 20ish minute jam of Phil's Farm > Cocaine > Phil's Farm. How do they do it? Night after night? City after city? Silky Smooth, Flawless Cover Tunes, And Jams That Suck You Without The Bottom Falling Out. Phuc-Yes Umphery's McGee

RADIO SHOW:

My next show will be Wednesday the 18th at 6am and I am itching. I'll be hosting the 16 Watt Awakening with a plethora of tunes to showcase. Yoda Willing, tasty cuts from the 70's, remix bonus tracks, and deep reggae vibes from unknown artist. You will be able to STREAM live and WEB CAM as well. Hope You Can Make It

GYM:

Lifting again feels good yet I am beyond weak. I even backed off the weight and controlled 15 reps per set. But damn it worked me. And sore, son of a witch with a capital B. My chest was so tight that I could hardly hug myself. Yes, I Do That Often

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GOALS:

1. Hydrate Like A Mad Man
2. Steady Rides With Longer Milage 
3. Dance Like Nobody Is Watching
4. Snowshoe Around The Full Moon Time Frame
5. Contact Friends That I Haven't Seen In At Least Over A Year  

After All, We Are What We Are And We Are Just That,
Cheers