I tell this joke a lot. It never really happened, but I tell the joke so much, I think people might get the idea that it really went down the way I tell it. So I was walking down the street and I see this friend of mine coming the other way. This friend of …
Author Archives: Kurt Gailey
Fitness in Space
Treadmills. Ellipticals. Recumbent bikes. All things of the past. When we, the human race, go exploring the spaces between planets, we’ll need some exercise routines to help us prevent bone loss. Plus we might need to be fit when we get to wherever we’re going. Spherical mills with artificial gravity will be great for lower …
What to do with yer Bot
What to do with yer bot: 1. First you have to buy one. There should be a local bot store near you. Check the infonet for locations. 2. Cajole it. Don’t know how to do this? You’re already an irresponsible bot owner. (Just kidding. See the * below for a brief definition.) 3. Feed it …
A Playlist for Weight Lifting
Not too long ago I saw an article on a fitness web site that claimed to have a “manly” “get-your-pump-on” playlist. They claimed it was a great playlist for lifting weights. Featured were some seriously unmanly artists like Marshall Mathers and some other goofy kid with the last name Dogg that I’ve already forgotten. …
Mountain Crest Trail
My latest adventure involved, on average, 900 meters (3,000 feet) of elevation gain, topping out at about 2,900 meters above sea level. I average this one out, because the signal isn’t great up there. We know the highest peak in the mountain range in that area is a little over 3,000 meters (10,000 feet) above …
