I’ve never been someone who idolizes sports figures or celebrities. Certainly, from time to time I have been impressed by the accomplishments of certain athletes, but never to the point of idolization, having learned long ago that public persona and private reality are often two very different things. (Can you say “Lance Armstrong?”) What I have come to discover since taking … [Read more...]
Nona Cycle: Find and Be the Spark
I have never been a natural athlete. In school, I could have written a book entitled, How to Get Out of Gym Class. Until I was nearing 30, I had no interest in sports other than an unfulfilled desire to hike and camp. Despite my inactivity and because of a dreadfully poor diet, I was underweight and chronically ill. One summer, while lying on the couch with a summer cold … [Read more...]
Nona Cycle: It’s All in Your Head
“Whether you think you can, or think you can’t, you’re right” (Henry Ford). When it comes to cycling, it’s not all in your head, but a good deal of it is. There are countless books and quotes about the power of positive thinking, and with good reason. More often than not, our thoughts, good or bad, become our reality. So, it should be a relief to know that you do … [Read more...]
Nona Cycle: Tips to Ride Faster and Longer
While Nona Cycle has expanded in size, we also have seen the ability to ride faster and longer. All of this requires optimal health and proper nutrition. The tips below are for all healthy athletes and good to remember when increasing activity. 1. Consume the Right Number of Calories The great news about taking up cycling is the ability to consume more calories. … [Read more...]
Nona Cycle: Tour de Cure Lake Nona
As we ride into warmer weather, Nona Cycle is gearing up for our first big event of the year, the 2018 Tour de Cure Lake Nona on March 25. The Tour de Cure Lake Nona is one of the events in a series of fundraising cycling events held across 40 states nationwide to benefit the American Diabetes Association. The cycling events help to raise money for diabetes research, advocacy, … [Read more...]