As an "English American," I was surprised to be so pleased to have the American flag against my name in these race results, but America has been extremely generous to me. You have to work to enjoy this country, but with a little luck you have a chance to do well. In a way, I feel both American and English. I came in after the 8:30 cutoff, but the race officials insisted on giving me a medal. Maybe this is ... Read more
Peripheral Arterial Disease Running Puzzle Continues: Muscles of the Feet!
Image purchased with copyright from ShutterStock, Inc. Hi folks, I continue my research into the challenge of running with peripheral arterial disease (PAD), as my right popliteal artery is almost completely blocked, and the other one is starting to induce claudication when I run or walk uphill. My right foot is essentially running on collaterals built over a lifetime of training, including the last 20 odd ... Read more
Training for Aging is a Journey, Not a Destination
You can use your fingers to help your toes, as you train for aging and fight peripheral arterial disease. Aging is truly the toughest endurance sport. For me it has become a way of life, even though we train for aging our whole lives. Most importantly, it's never too late to start. I qualified for the 2023 World Half Ironman Championships this year by the skin of my teeth. On race day in August I will have just ... Read more
Scooter, The Itzhak Perlman Of Dogs, Beautiful Music With A Broken String
Beautiful Music With A Broken String? Truth Or Fiction? This is an inspiring tale, whether truth or urban legend. There's no doubt about Scooter, however! We all need inspiration and motivation to prepare for aging. Your strings will break, like it or not. Just keep right on playing your music for as long as you can. ... Read more
Why Are You Reading This? Choose Your Topic!
Select Your FitOldDog Subject From The FitOldDog Links Below Whether it be vascular disease, plantar fasciitis, healthy aging, sports injury, or another FitOldDog Links topic. Kev aka FitOldDog PS I'm all into podcasting right now, but I'll be writing again, very soon. You can find the FitOldDog podcasts here: FitOldDog Links: Vascular/Aortic Disease Aortic aneurysm Aortic dissection Heart ... Read more
Returning To Running Later In Life
Major Surgery Recovery? Should I Return To My Sport? You need a safe exercise program! First Complete FitOldDog's Sport Benefit-Risk Analysis People told me not to do this - Too Dangerous!!! Did it anyway - sport benefit-risk analysis. "The choice we make is not whether to have a philosophy, but which one to have: rational, conscious, and therefore practical; or contradictory, unidentified, and ultimately ... Read more
eBook By FitOldDog For Active Healthy Aging.
Dear Reader! We all age, but who says baby boomers can't enjoy active healthy aging? We all need motivation! We all benefit from inspiration. As an active, Ironman-distance triathlete, with aortic disease in the the form of an abdominal aortic aneurysm, with a Cook Zenith Stent Graft, I most certainly benefit from the inspiration of older athletes, some much older than I. We all have to overcome health ... Read more
There Are Many Ways To Be Successful – Just Don’t Give Up!
There is more to a successful business or running race than going fast or making a fast buck. It's really about going at your own pace, having fun, working hard, and meeting great people, like Gloria, along the way. And remember, just don't give up! I must admit that I really admire my eldest son, Nick, for his grit, determination, and discipline, with it comes to his business, Shirts That Go, and his interests, ... Read more
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