Monday HC Musings

Your weekly dosage of ramblings, rants, and randomness

.....quote from my Dad: "Fed is amazing"! Well, yes he is. Watched him versus Andy Murray(Brad's favorite player to not watch) yesterday in the London semi-finals. After four games, I had written the Day off as "Murray too good. Is this the End for Fed?" But Mr Federer scratched out some service holds while he was seeking his normal "A" game, and then made the adjustment of taking the ball earlier, especially on his BH and the rest is History!

.....Tennis Lessons by Mr Federer: Practice your Serve. When all else is scratchy, and lousy, your Service Game can keep you in the match until you figure it out. Or your opponent falls out of his Tree. To a Certain, Unnamed, former Student who now plays for a Big 10 school, "Are you reading this?"

.....Football Sunday
         The NCAA Selection Show revealed that your undefeated 10-0 Kohawks play at Clark Field Saturday, November 17th, vs #17 Elmhurst College. Good! And the Weather looks to be close to 50 degrees. Nice.
         CFL vs NFL? Saskatchewan played Calgary in the Canadian Football League West Semifinals. Calgary won with a 68yd TD pass from former Hawkeye QB Drew Tate. I will say CFL FB is very entertaining....and yes, Brad, that white stuff piled around the Calgary field was indeed snow.
          NFL Football? Haven't watched much. Tried to watch last night, but knowing how passionate Coach Murphy is about the Bears, I limited my viewing as when I watched, the Bears kept fumbling or throwing interceptions. Likely a grumpy day in the Tennis Office at K College. 

.....On Food
         Not generally my place, or inclination, to dispense with nutritional nuggets. Got a couple of requests from other "aging" athletes, so here goes. 
         The following worked out well for me.

          Eat healthy with a plan and discipline, yet indulge occasionally your "weaknesses".

         Follow an Eating Clock. Fruits and vegetables before noon. No food after 8pm

        Limit "mixing" of foods. This makes it easier for your stomach to digest. 

         Eat small servings. Eat often.

.....A Few Pics to share

from a recent urban hike

 The Tennis Center in Aurora, Iowa

    Diego had a long day and a Good Hike! Rest Time!