Category Archives: Competing

Injury-Free Ironman Training Is A Work Of Art And An Exciting Journey Of Self Discovery

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Kevin Morgan

Hi folks! Thanks for coming by! The best defense against sports-induced injuries is your mind, assuming your mind makes most of your decisions for you. It’s all about selecting the wise choices, sometimes without knowing exactly why a particular action … Continue reading →

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Should You Race If You’re Sick Two To Three Weeks Before A Hard Endurance Event?

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Kevin Morgan

  Hi folks! Thanks for stopping by! Here is a tricky question: After being sick with the flu a few weeks before your race, should you go ahead or pull out? You train for many months, have a great workout, … Continue reading →

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Aging Ironman Faces Challenge Of Maintaining A Program Of Safe Exercise For Better Health

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Kevin Morgan

  Hi folks! Thanks for stopping by! In the middle of the night I awoke in a funk! I thought, “What on earth are you doing? You’ve signed up for the Los Cabos Ironman, in the 70-74 year age group, … Continue reading →

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How To Approach Training For Your First Ironman Race At 52 Years Young

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Kevin Morgan

  Hi! Thanks for stopping by! It is my pleasure to provide thoughts on how to approach your first Ironman race, whatever age you are, because of all the mistakes one can make, I’ve made many of them. As we … Continue reading →

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FitOldDog Is Impressed By Fellow Athletes And Race Staff At The Expo As The New York City Marathon 2012 Is Cancelled

Posted on November 3, 2012 by Kevin Morgan

  Hi folks, I was really impressed by the reaction of my fellow athletes at the Expo, as we were simultaneously picking up our race packets and the news was breaking that the event had finally been cancelled. Well, you … Continue reading →

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Doom Bunny And FitOldDog’s Support Crew For The New York City Marathon 2012

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Kevin Morgan

  Hi folks, Well, in spite of everything, the New York City Marathon is still on! So my traveling support crew of six great people are getting ready to fly, bus, walk, swim and whatever it takes, to get to … Continue reading →

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Rory Really Amazed Me Today By Completing A 10k Thanks To An Osteotomy And Barefoot Running

Posted on October 6, 2012 by Kevin Morgan

  Hi folks, I have a friend, Rory, who not only trained me to ride a bike more effectively, but now he’ll be able to teach me how to run (the stubborn bugger). Having completed the Boston Marathon in his … Continue reading →

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