Hi folks, Biological systems are strong but fragile, and remarkably persistent. They survive within well-defined environmental limits on this beautiful blue planet. A little too hot, a little too cold, or dry, or windy, including solar or tectonic windy, and POOF, another mass extinction to add to the list. We humans are not immune from these effects, so take care of your body and mind, and enjoy ... Read more
FitOldDog’s Advice On Retirement Is DON’T GO THERE, Run (Or Walk) For Your Life!
"Old man pushing seventy, In truth he acts like a little boy, Whooping with delight when he spies some mountain fruits, Laughing with joy, tagging after village mummers; With the others having fun stacking tiles to make a pagoda, Standing alone staring at his image in the jardinière pool. Tucked under his arm, a battered book to read, Just like the time he first set out to school." From ... Read more
How To Keep Plantar Fasciitis Away Once You’ve Fixed It Through Increased Awareness Of Reality
Click this link for FitOldDog's Quick Fix Guide To Plantar Fasciitis. “It isn't what we don't know that gives us trouble, it's what we know that ain't so.” Will Rogers. Hi folks, Did you know that our brains fill in stuff in our visual field all the time? Many humans also do that with conversations, hearing 'what they want to hear.' We label things, or categorize them, in order to simplify ... Read more
The Endurance Athlete’s Nutritional Dilemma And How To Deal With Fat
"One man's meat is another man's poison." English Proverb. Hi folks, I've noticed that the less humans know about a subject the more they tend to talk about it, and the more experts appear with advice to all and sundry. This is certainly true of nutrition. A while ago I read an excellent book on sustainable farming, entitled 'The Omnivore's Dilemma.' It was well thought out and considered the ... Read more
Simple Balance Ball Core Exercise And Thoughts On Exercising With Foot Osteoarthritis
"Good advice, but what about arthritis (osteo) in the feet? That can make it pretty uncomfortable to walk; do you think any of your recommendations would help?" From Pauline in response to my recent blog post for Seniors. Hi folks, Before talking about my thoughts on training as a runner with osteoarthritis of the feet, I just wanted to share a brief video, prepared by Rebecca, my esteemed Continuum ... Read more
Hey Seniors Don’t Be A Prisoner Of Gravity
Hi folks, I went to the mall today, just to watch people and work out how to reach my target audience, older individuals who are out of shape and really need to undertake a program of safe exercise for better health. I am always struck by the general tendency for people to become stiffer with age, but not everyone. Every now and then you'll see some 80-year old walking briskly along, arms ... Read more
Of Hummingbirds, Yoga Toes, And Inspiration Versus Motivation
Hi folks, I was sitting on our front stoop for the first time in four or five days, thanks to Doxycycline rescuing my sorry ass from some form of tick-borne fever, and there was a busy fluttering around my head. I looked up and there, hovering about 18 inches from my nose, was a beautiful humming bird, and he was pissed. Beware the ire of hummingbirds, because they'll peck your head if you get out of ... Read more
Stopping Everything For A While Whether Voluntary Or Forced Can Be An Opportunity For Life Improvement
Hi folks, It is easy to get on a roll, it feels great, so you keep doing it, and on and on it goes, but eventually you lose sight of why you started this particular roll in the first place because you are so comfortable rolling along. But is it really getting you where you wanted to go or not? It pays to stop from time to time to ask yourself if changes need to be made. You can stop by going on ... Read more
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