Hi folks, When you undertake long steep hill descents on a racing bicycle, with tiny tires, always remember the golden rule of cycling that I learned at training camp, "Keep the rubber side down." The problem is that fear of falling prevents the relaxation needed to perform optimally, to take turns smoothly, and accurately estimate the effects of poor road conditions as they come racing towards you. ... Read more
The Mesothelium Like Almost Everything Else In Your Life Is Generally Taken For Granted Unless Something Goes Wrong
Hi folks, welcome! I was fortunate to have a guest post by David Haas concerning the benefits of exercise for cancer patients. This post was motivated by David's work with the Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance Blog. And this falls right into the FitOldDog baileywick, encouragement of people who wish to undertake safe exercise for better health to start with a study of body awareness. I would bet some money on the ... Read more
For Triathletes Fast Is Good But Fast Is Also Dangerous
Hi folks, I just came from a great swim workout, where it was clear that my pace is picking up (thanks to Rick) giving me a sense of increasing efficiency and a better grip on the water. However, one false step and I'll strain a rotator cuff or something. In the pool this is only a minor risk, but on the run it is a major one. As you run faster your efficiency will improve, but if by chance you do injure ... Read more
Interesting Ski Trip With Examples Of Awareness And Lack Of It
Hi folks, Great ski trip this weekend, with over a dozen friends and family, and lots of kids and teenagers, keeping FitOldDog young at heart - and two interesting events, one due to lack of attention and the other an example of unusual self-awareness. Accident due to lack of awareness: Simply put, this ended our trip at Ski Patrol office, and then the Emergency Room. A 14-year old boy stays up too ... Read more
How Do We Become Aware Of That Which We Are Unaware?
Hi folks, welcome! It took me a long time to grow up and wake up, and I still have a long way to go, but life is surely about the journey. There are things you know that 'ain't so,' and things that you just don't know. These are different forms of not knowing, with the former being the more intransigent state. If you want to continue learning and improving throughout your life, I suggest that you determine ... Read more
Activating Your Core Prior To A Run As Part Of A Roller Routine
Hi folks, We sure have some lovely countryside here in North Carolina, including great running trails. I had two short runs to do today, and during the first of these I was gently cruising along and it occurred to me how much better I am at engaging my core and how this makes hill ascents more manageable. I was also playing with shifting the load from my quads and hip flexors back to the combination of ... Read more
Learn To Stand Before You Walk Before You Run
Hi folks, I have a problem with chronically tight calf muscles, and I may have found the cause. The way that I stand. I was receiving further core instruction from my dance and Continuum teacher, Rebecca, who commented that I tend to lean forward when standing. I did a quick internal body scan and there it was, plus lots of other things. My Feldenkrais training from Karen emphasizes the importance of ... Read more
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