Month: December 2009

  • Week 114: anatomy of the bladder

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    This week we pretty much finished off looking at the renal system by looking at the bladder (we only have the male urethra yet to study). We used visiblebody.com to get an idea of where the bladder is (and that it is anterior within the pelvis, right up against the pubis bones) and the shape…

  • How much energy can you produce on your bike?

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    For 12 hours? The BBC’s Bang Goes the Theory programme investigated (and demonstrated) what it would be like to try to power a single household by pedal power. Sure, it’s not a practical idea but it gives the viewer some real energy awareness. Well, if the viewer has ever ridden a bike anyway. I won’t…

  • From one period to the next

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    I’m coming to the end of my transition or recovery period after this year’s racing, and after the Dublin marathon in particular. I’ve been taking it really easy for 6 weeks, training as I feel like it and eating wheelbarrow loads of doughnuts and cakes. I’ve done very little running, had a full week of…