Hi folks, welcome to my chatter! People who follow this blog regularly may have noticed my tendency to hesitate to take a physicians advice until their advice earns my trust. The same is true of triathlon coaches. My recommendation to all with respect to sports as you age is that you educate yourself, obtain all relevant inputs that you comprehend, and select your life's course accordingly. If complete trust ... Read more
Anatomy Revisited In A Book Review By FitOldDog, Veterinarian, Scientist, Aging Ironman Triathlete And Student Of Life
"Where you think it is, it ain't." Dr. Ida P. Rolf, cited in The Endless Web: Fascial Anatomy and Physical Reality. p. 126. by RL Schultz and R Feitis, North Atlantic Books. Hi folks! Welcome! As a veterinary student, I was trained in the fields of Anatomy, Histology, Physiology, Pathology, Surgery and many others, but one of the most important structural components of the connective tissue family, fascia, ... Read more
Nose Clips, Ileotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS), When Not To Listen To Your Legs During Ironman Races, And Never Hesitate To Start Over
Hi folks, welcome to my contemplation location, where I endeavor to improve peoples lives! After many intermittent and strange bouts of ileo-tibial band syndrome (ITBS), whilst running, I'm now convinced that it can be induced by how you run. Several episodes during Ironman races, including my recent Lake Placid Ironman Paleo DNF, have demonstrated that going too easy on a run, plodding in fact, will trigger ... Read more
Feldenkrais And Continuum Training Taught FitOldDog To Listen To His Toes But Are Triathletes Heeding Mark Sisson?
Hi folks! Good to still be here on Planet Earth, though I would like to visit the space station! When it comes to putting things in perspective, read The Primal Blueprint by Mark Sisson, then study a bit of Biochemistry, and you'll understand why America has been fooled into obesity by the low fat diet craze. FitOldDog is finding Paleo thinking (not a strict Paleolithic diet - that's impossible - the stone ... Read more
First ‘Melt’ With MELT Then Float With FitOldDog’s Blog And Body Awareness Video Series
Hi folks! Welcome to my world! I have found that self-applied myofascial massage, through the use of rollers and instruction from a skilled dance and Continuum instructor, Rebecca, has markedly improved my athletics and reduced the almost inevitable pain associated with endurance training as an older athlete (or a younger one for that matter). A form of this technique is finally being marketed effectively to ... Read more
Stick Out Your Butt To Free Up Your Shoulders And Question Your Ass-umptions To Free Up Your Life
"So like the Black Eyed Susans, the wilting and withering are real and not going away. Neither is the chronic pain those with connective tissue disorders have. But whereas pretending only went so far before and the answers to my gloom did not lie in distractions, expectations, faith or hope, I now know where to look. I think the answers to my questions about beating my depression lie in the indescribably ... Read more
First Ease Then Speed: Throw Your Arms And Legs Behind You As You Run
"When I run well I imagine myself to be a small sailboat skimming across the sea, whole body curved like the sail, core a flexible and responsive mast that stores and returns energy like a spring, feet cutting through the waves, heels kicking up a strong wake, and it feels great. What freedom! Creative visualization is a critical skill for body movement, especially as you age." "First ease then speed." by ... Read more
Roller Recovery And Onto Safe Training For The Next Endurance Race As An Older Athlete
Hi folks! Thanks for stopping by! There's a trick to controlling your race season, especially if you are an older athlete (takes longer to recover) combined with a busy program, the trick being to avoid injuries, whilst maintaining your fitness level. With time and practice you learn how to balance recovery time with maintaining your training level for key races. I was pretty nervous about 10 days ago, ... Read more
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