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I've planned a trip to visit family in Michigan during that time to grab a view of totality (probably in Ohio)!

I'm dogsitting Clifford, who I'm told has just completed a basket un-weaving class:

I've done two weekend-long seminars for personal trainers with Stu McGill (2003 and 2012). He's brilliant, albeit a little rough/blunt around the edges, reflective of his rural Canadian roots. I've never encountered a back expert with a more evidence-based approach than Stu. Since he's now...

Jim, it looks like you're using a thumbless grip (left hand) on that barbell bench press. I know that it feels good, but I hope you're being VERY careful with that lift, especially when training by yourself (which I assume is virtually all of the time). Needless to say, if the bar slips out of...

Yes, "Steve," I remember reading an Internet post by Dr Andrew Coggan on the overwhelming contribution of the downstroke. Thanks for the Stages ID.

Which power meter is that? I'd be curious to know your thoughts on this after you've had a chance to test it out -- do power meters and flats mix? Good luck with it, and thanks!

Thanks...that analogy really helpful in understanding the Lauf's performance.

Nice bike! How do you like your Lauf Carbonara fork? Can you ride it comfortably on the more technical/rocky trails that we have?

I imagine that they're great dipped in cranberry sauce...:)

Well, I now have an appointment with Dr Gatt (University Orthopedic Associates) for Dec 18th. The phone receptionist initially wanted to steer me away from him, saying that, "...he only works with athletes." I then explained (firmly) that I was pretty sure I developed the tendinosis from...

Another positive comment -- thanks, Robin!

Nice...that's what I'm looking for, Pat -- listens and thinks, doesn't just react. in what type of orthopedics does Dr Gatt specialize?

Thanks for chiming in, Ed. That's a convenient location for me. They are high on my list.

Thanks for describing your experience and naming some practitioners. Just as for you, I'm thinking that I need an MRI to determine whether there are some deeper issues lurking.

Definitely worth considering. I've managed low back pain pretty well over the years, but we could be seeing some referred pain from upstairs. Thanks.

Thanks. I really do want to get this sorted out so that I can get back to riding!

No, Jeremy, not to my knowledge...which is one reason why I'm so confused as to what may be going on. The classic symptom is pain with your first steps out of bed in the morning. Warming it up with movement tends to make it temporarily feel better, but with rest, the pain returns. Pain-free...

Yes, Pat, many of my clients have reported this condition over the years. I had achilles tendinosis maybe 30 years ago, but then it was very clear that frequent running on a hard, blacktop path was the cause. It only took 4-6 weeks to clear up with some basic physical therapy and avoidance of...

Walt, I think that I'll pursue a traditional approach initially, but I'm NOT adverse to trying some alternatives. I'm going to do a little research on gua sha as this is new to me. Thanks!

Agreed. Due to the variety of weird symptoms that I'm noticing, I'm hopeful of either confirming a "garden variety" achilles tendinosis or getting a plausible alternative explanation. Some creative physical therapy sessions could do wonders; I'd like to avoid the "undistinguished" approach with...