Volunteer Registration Opens for the 38th National Veterans Wheelchair Games The Orlando VA Medical Center and the Central Florida Chapter of the Paralyzed Veterans of America are hosting the 38th National Veterans Wheelchair Games in Orlando, FL July 30-August 4, 2018. Each year more than 500 athletes attend the National Veterans Wheelchair Games which is a multi-event … [Read more...]
Fitness and Organizational Culture, Part 1: Keep Your Eye on the Goal
One of the best aspects of the Lake Nona community is the design and focus on personal health and fitness together with a strong and healthy business and medical community. When it comes to performance and success, these factors go hand in hand. Personal performance is not only beneficial to your personal health, but it is beneficial to the health of your business or … [Read more...]
Obsessed Cycle: Strava Leaderboard Wars
Since turning 30, I have struggled to find a healthy fitness activity that kept me interested long enough to stay in shape. I tried league soccer, tried to get some street hockey going, of course tried the gym for about three days, rollerblading, baseball, working out at home, running, etc. But most of these attempts at fitness fell short a week or so into my effort. But one … [Read more...]
Nona Cycle: Heroes Among Us
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...]
Full Moon Ride!
Full moon ride! What a way to finish off the month by riding your bike with fellow cyclists! We head west on the West Orange Trail, and when we return have the most gorgeous views of the moon rising!! We have 3 levels: Road where the pace is above 16 mph Casual 12-16 mph Cruiser class, a very informal ride. Each pace goes a certain distance... the faster you go, the … [Read more...]