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Patrick Dempsey

Engineering the Ageless Athlete. Data, gear, and protocols for longevity.

The Musculoskeletal Reserve

May 14, 2026

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14 min read

The Musculoskeletal Reserve

Why cycling alone isn't enough - and the two-session-per-week system that closes the gap

Patrick Dempsey
Patrick Dempsey
The Cardiovascular Reserve Protocol

May 1, 2026

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5 min read

The Cardiovascular Reserve Protocol

Training zones, weekly structure, and the VO2 max blueprint for athletes over 50

Patrick Dempsey
Patrick Dempsey
The Cognitive Maintenance Protocol

Apr 16, 2026

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11 min read

The Cognitive Maintenance Protocol

The exact heart rate zones, ride durations, and recovery requirements to maximize your brain's BDNF signal — and keep building cognitive reserve into your sixties and beyond

Patrick Dempsey
Patrick Dempsey
Building Your Biological Reserve

Apr 2, 2026

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9 min read

Building Your Biological Reserve

Why most of what we call "aging" is actually something else — and the four-pillar framework that changes what you do about it.

Patrick Dempsey
Patrick Dempsey
The Toxic Commute: Engineering Your Safe Training Window

Mar 13, 2026

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6 min read

The Toxic Commute: Engineering Your Safe Training Window

Using the 2016 Cambridge protocol to find your break-even point.

Patrick Dempsey
Patrick Dempsey
Nature’s Anxiety Med

Feb 20, 2026

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3 min read

Nature’s Anxiety Med

Why You’re Not Just “Bored” on the Trainer

Patrick Dempsey
Patrick Dempsey
When Salt is Good for You

Feb 11, 2026

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3 min read

When Salt is Good for You

The Performance-Focused Athlete: Mastering the Science of Clean Fueling.

Patrick Dempsey
Patrick Dempsey
Creating Your Own Custom Electrolyte Mix

Feb 4, 2026

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5 min read

Creating Your Own Custom Electrolyte Mix

Stop paying $2.00 a serving for salt and sugar. Here's the 10-Cent open-source recipe engineered just for you.

Patrick Dempsey
Patrick Dempsey

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