Sports

by Dr. Ed Berry Yesterday, I rowed 1000 meters on a Concept 2 in 4:01.8. This put me first in my age-group for 1000 meters. I was already in first place for 100 and 500 meters. My 100 meter 2017 record is also a world record. I am a “lightweight” but I beat the “heavyweights.” Will I…

by Dr. Ed Berry Today is my birthday. It’s also the summer solstice, the longest day of the year (in the northern hemisphere), and a full moon to boot. We don’t get a full moon on our birthdays very often. On average, we Earthlings only get a full-moon birthday every 19 years. We don’t get…

Concept 2 Indoor Rower Rankings on February 11, 2016 (Click image for source.)

Today, I rowed 500 m in 1:49.6 for world first place in age group. – Ed In a few months, I will begin a health and fitness coaching group focused on keeping fit as long as possible. If you are interested, be sure to be on my email list and tell your friends. There is a world of…

by Dr. Ed Berry In 2006, when I lived in Sacramento, I used to hang out at the American River College (ARC) track. One summer day, Coach Mike Reid, ARC track coach, invited me to train with his track team, which is like driving your family car in a NASCAR race. Though the college runners…