Saturday, September 16, 12023 Human Era (HE) This is a continuation of previous posts. For parts one, two, and three of “Words on the Whey-ah-wichen Whipper” click here (1.0), here (2.0), or here (3.0). Twisting Around Twin IslandHalfway and Heading HomeSlog of a Log for a BlogWithout WaterMatcha Chew to the RescueInsult to InjuryDead Last,ContinueContinue reading “Words on the Whey-ah-wichen Whipper (4.0)”
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In Pursuit of Choppiness (3.0): Knight Rider
Friday, September 22, 12023 Human Era (HE) Backstory 2.0Sunset SchedulingDaylight DilemmaSundown Second GuessesPursuit Route Backstory 2.0 I first tried to catch the wavey wake of the MPV Constitution in the spring. That attempt was unsuccessful due to my time conversion error of Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) to Pacific Standard Time (PST) rather than Pacific DaylightContinueContinue reading “In Pursuit of Choppiness (3.0): Knight Rider”
Words on the Whey-ah-wichen Whipper (3.0)
Saturday, September 16, 12023 Human Era (HE) This is a continuation of previous posts. For parts one and two of the post, click here (1.0) and here (2.0), respectively. Let the Race BeginDeftly DraftingSUP Sipping Schedule SegueThe Galpin EquationDrawn-out Drafting DetailsSolo SUP SectionJug Island: Losing TrackGetting CaughtSex and SportRevisiting RulesA Post-Mortem AddendumExogenous Versus EndogenousMr. T.ContinueContinue reading “Words on the Whey-ah-wichen Whipper (3.0)”
Words on the Whey-ah-wichen Whipper (2.0)
Saturday, September 16, 12023 Human Era (HE) This is a continuation of a previous post. For part one of “Words on the Whey-ah-wichen Whipper” click here. Physical Prep PhysiologyWarming Up for the Whey-ah-wichen WhipperMoving MusclesNot Just the Heat: Non Thermal Muscle Effects of Warming-UpNext Up: NervesCardio-Metabolic ContributionsInjury Prevention: Ideals Versus EvidencePossibilities(Don’t) Hold the Static StretchPre-RaceContinueContinue reading “Words on the Whey-ah-wichen Whipper (2.0)”
Words on the Whey-ah-wichen Whipper
Saturday, September 16, 12023 Human Era (HE) The Way to Whey-ah-wichenThe WhipperHistory. As Far As I Can See.Preparation and PlanningLong Lengths and LibationsSearching for Solution SolutionsLocation: Whey-ah-wichen (Cates Park)Historic CyclesRegistration/Check-In The Way to Whey-ah-wichen I recently completed my first full stand up paddleboard (SUP) racing season. To read my year-in-review post, click here. Be warned,ContinueContinue reading “Words on the Whey-ah-wichen Whipper”
In Pursuit of Choppiness (2.0): Paddlewheeler Pursuit
Sunday, September 10, 12023 Human Era (HE) BackstoryWait, There is a Schedule‽Not So Simple After AllWhy Not Call?Sunday Sternwheeler Surf in the Seas of Səl̓ilw̓ətMy PlanPositioning for the PaddlewheelerThree Little Birds: Don’t Worry About a ThingWaiting in VainGet Up Stand UpCould You Be LovedPimper’s ParadiseLong Play Paddlewheeler PursuitPursuit RouteExtended Play Paddlewheeler Pursuit https://videopress.com/v/K4Jc0tKT?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Backstory IContinueContinue reading “In Pursuit of Choppiness (2.0): Paddlewheeler Pursuit”
Jericho Wavechaser 12023 Season: Ranting Reflections
Thursday, August 31, 12023 Human Era (HE) I recently completed my first full stand up paddleboard (SUP) racing season. This post is a post-season pontification on that point. Intro to SUP RacingIntro to the WavechaserLast SeasonWavechaser OverviewParticipation Versus CompetitionDistinction to InclusionFocus on Fitness FailuresEnter EmpireInclusion via Exclusion?A Distinctive MoveThe War Machine Driving ChangeAncient Anthropologic Enthrallments with Slavery:ContinueContinue reading “Jericho Wavechaser 12023 Season: Ranting Reflections”
Energy’S UP: Instalment Five. Methods of Metabolism
Saturday, August 26, 12023 Human Era (HE) Continuation ExplanationMethods of MetabolismThree Stages to ATPStage One. Digestion: When to Break and BrakeStage Two. Enter the CytosolAnaerobic Versus Aerobic Glycolysis: Distinction without Difference?Fermentation. It’s Not Just for Beer and Bread.Lactic Acid Does Not Cause Fatigue. (Eye Twitch).Lactate vs. Lactic AcidLactic Acid Does not Exist in the HumanContinueContinue reading “Energy’S UP: Instalment Five. Methods of Metabolism”
Energy’S UP: Instalment Four. The Mystery of ATP
Friday, August 18, 12023 Human Era (HE) Continuation ExplanationThe Mystery of ATPWhat Exactly is ATP?Why ATPWhat’s So Special About ATP?ATP Accounting AnnotationsLife’s Currency Exchange: Free Energy SourcesAs a Matter of Fact. And a Simple Question.A Complicating AsteriskCorn MazeThose Damn HormonesStardust is Some Strange Shit: A HintContributing to the Carbon CycleYou Are What You Eat.What AboutContinueContinue reading “Energy’S UP: Instalment Four. The Mystery of ATP”
Energy’S UP: Instalment Three. The Phantasmagoria of Photosynthesis
Sunday, August 13, 12023 Human Era (HE) Continuation ExplanationThe Phantasmagoria of PhotosynthesisA Taste of the SunA Little Help From Our FriendsA Bit on Bonds (…okay more than a bit)What is Wrong About Our (Common) Belief About Bonds?The Kinetic Potential OxymoronSemantics, Systems, and StateMusing MetaphorsSomewhat of a SummaryConfusing ControversyPhotosynthesis Energy AccountingComplex ChemistryWhat’s Missing? Continuation Explanation ThisContinueContinue reading “Energy’S UP: Instalment Three. The Phantasmagoria of Photosynthesis”
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