Be Good To Yourself On The Way Up Because You Will Meet Yourself Again On The Way Down

  Hi folks, I must admit that I never really did understand people too well, as they are never quite what they seem. My Mom would always tell us to watch what they do, as opposed to listening to what they say, which is sage advice. Human personalities vary like the sea in Hawaii, some appearing to be clear as crystal, others are more murky or opaque, and yet others are so choleric that they seem to be ... Read more

It Seems To Help To Keep Your Head Up High For Endurance Running

  Hi folks, I must admit that I find running challenging to say the least, especially long runs such as my coach proscribed 16-miler in the Hawaii heat yesterday afternoon. As I approach taper for the Lake Placid Ironman, my workouts become increasingly long, but this year I feel stronger than in 2011, so we'll see what we get. The thing about Ironman races is that you can hope for whatever you like, ... Read more

Swimming, Like Sex, Benefits From Technique, Conditioning And Love Of The Sport

  Hi folks, A healthy life is all about healthy appetites, for food, love, exercise, intellectual challenge and spiritual contentment. This is why I love Ironman training. The consistent exercise associated with this great sport keeps me fit, is good for my brain, physical health, especially as I age (69 tomorrow), and apparently for my sex life. Boy, who would want to miss all of those benefits? ... Read more

Of Stiff Necks, Beauty, And The Power Of Exercise Over Your Life

  "Can you coax your mind from its wandering and keep to the original oneness? Can you let your body become supple as a newborn child's? Can you cleanse your inner vision until you see nothing but the light? Can you love people and lead them without imposing your will? Can you deal with the most vital matters by letting events take their course? Can you step back from you own mind and thus ... Read more

In Living Stay Close To The Ground And To Your Roots In The Biosphere

  "The supreme good is like water, which nourishes all things without trying to. It is content with the low places that people disdain. Thus it is like the Tao. In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple. In conflict, be fair and generous. In governing, don't try to control. In work, do what you enjoy. In family life, be completely present. When you are content to be ... Read more

Rehabilitation Comes In Many Forms And We Each Need A Little Every Day

  Hi folks, At the end of the day we are each responsible for our own health and happiness, which is why it is so important to take a little time for yourself each day and each year. It is easy to stay on the treadmill and forget your emotional, spiritual, intellectual and even physical, recovery time. We just arrived in Hawaii to attend a friends wedding, and it sure is a wonderful location, even ... Read more

The Sock Is Back So It’s Time For FitOldDog To Break In His New Bike Shoes

  "Just because it feels right, doesn't mean it is right, and just because it feels wrong, doesn't mean it is wrong." FitOldDog learned this fromĀ Feldenkrais. Hi folks, This is a short post to remind you to take the slightest of symptoms seriously until you work out what is going on and can fix whatever it is. Sometimes the signs of potentially serious trouble will come in the form of fate knocking ... Read more

If You Prefer You Can Talk To FitOldDog About Safe Exercise For Better Health On Facebook

  Hi folks, When I'm not training, being an elderly soccer dad, reading, playing with our dog, Scooter, meditating or drinking tea, I'm working to improve my online media skills. Facebook took up so much of my time today that I decided to use the current state of my business Facebook page as my blog post. Some people seem to prefer Facebook to putting comments on blogs, so here it is if you want to ask ... Read more

Disclaimer: As a veterinarian, I do not provide medical advice for human animals. If you undertake or modify an exercise program, consult your medical advisors before doing so. Undertaking activities pursued by the author does not mean that he endorses your undertaking such activities, which is clearly your decision and responsibility. Be careful and sensible, please.