Category Archives: equipment

Bike Shoe Versus CompuTrainer For Spin Analysis

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Kevin Morgan

You may have a fancy CompuTrainer to analyze your spin, but don’t forget all that information that you can glean from your feet, as they can really help you to find weak spots and improve your spin out on the road. Continue reading →

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Revisiting PowerCranks By FitOldDog

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Kevin Morgan

PowerCranks are potentially powerful tools to improve your running and cycling, but most importantly they help to find weak muscles, improve your spin on the bike, develop a more effective recovery stroke in the run, and generally balance your biomechanics. Continue reading →

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Setting Up Your Trainer Bike For The Winter And An Aversion To Big Egos

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Kevin Morgan

It takes a while to construct a good indoor trainer bike, which first and foremost must have a same fit as your racing bike. FitOldDog’s trainer is built from an old Quintana Roo tri-bike, with the addition of a CompuTrainer and PowerCranks, making an all round training device for bad weather. Continue reading →

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Dangers And Solutions To Consider When Endurance Training Or Racing Under Potentially Adverse Conditions

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Kevin Morgan

If you develop a state of healthy paranoia when it comes to preparing for expected or unexpected adverse environmental conditions during endurance training or racing you will be much more likely to have a good time. Continue reading →

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Combine Your Roller Work With A Gentle Core Workout

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Kevin Morgan

Hi folks, I must admit that my rollers have helped my flexibility considerably. They are most effective when used both before and after runs. The trick is to workout which roller you use for which muscles, and for how long. … Continue reading →

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Cost-Benefit Analysis Of Ironman Training For FitOldDogs

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Kevin Morgan

Hi folks, I was looking in the corner of our bedroom the other day (No! My partner Deb does not mind bikes hanging on the wall, in fact she seems quite happy about it - guess I got the right … Continue reading →

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Choosing Clothes For The Gym Or The Race: Appearance Versus Function

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Kevin Morgan

  Hi folks, When purchasing your workout or race gear select a balance between appearance and function that works for you. It is important to feel comfortable during exercise, but people differ in how their state of comfort is generated. … Continue reading →

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