Hi folks, welcome! I find that I quite enjoy making videos, so here is one for today's blog post. It was fun! My exercise advice for the day is in the title. Enjoy! Life is brief! Life is brief, don't waste it. -k @FitOldDog ... Read more
A FitOldDog Happiness Interview – Steve Of Outlaw Hot Dogs
Hi folks! Just a brief video for your viewing pleasure, as I explore the world around me! Thank you Steve for a great hot dog, that Willbe also enjoyed, and for your interesting commentary on life and happiness, while the crossing beeped and people milled around. Yes! I know hot dogs aren't Paleo, but one has to live the American Dream! -k @FitOldDog ... Read more
Receive Inspiration To Give Inspiration To Receive Inspiration – See One, Do One, Teach One
No Man Is An Island "No man is an island, Entire of itself, Every man is a piece of the continent, A part of the main. If a clod be washed away by the sea, Europe is the less. As well as if a promontory were. As well as if a manor of thy friend's Or of thine own were: Any man's death diminishes me, Because I am involved in mankind, And therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; It tolls ... Read more
The Simple Things In Life Including Damp Fall Mornings
Hi folks, welcome to my ponderings! Fall mornings, especially those damp chilly ones, are perfect for running or walking, so get out there if you can and enjoy our lovely planet. It is only too easy to let your life rush by, until all of a sudden you realize that you missed it, having been too busy going somewhere in a hurry. Often one forgets what the rush was all about - so STOP for a moment from time-to-time ... Read more
What Can An Athlete Do When Unable To Exercise, Go Crazy Or Work It Out?
Hi folks, welcome! Well, I've been grounded with knee surgery a couple of times, and now I'm stuck until my aortic leak is fixed, so what's to do? Going bonkers isn't very effective, but I have to avoid bringing up my heart rate or blood pressure. All and any ideas much appreciated (as long as it doesn't include β-blockers). Here's what I'm planning to do: Appreciate the chance to rest a tired body ... Read more
Are You Making These Swim Mistakes? FitOldDog Is Improving With Video And Coaching Assistance.
Hi folks, welcome! Learning to swim is an endless but fascinating process, and video helps a lot. The real beauty of video is that it shows you what you are actually doing in the water, not what you think you are doing. Rick, my friend and swim coach, kindly prepared some video footage of our latest swim workout, and you'll see that I have a lot to learn. Today's post consists of a movie, prepared from ... Read more
FitOldDog Seeks First Time Triathletes For Open Discussion Group – I’ve Made Most Of The Mistakes So Why Not Share Them?
"Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power. If you realize that you have enough, you are truly rich. If you stay in the center and embrace death with your whole heart, you will endure forever." Tao te Ching by Lao-tzu, translated by S. Mitchell. Hi folks! Welcome! I'm currently building a business, Old Dogs in ... Read more
Think Global But Eat And Race Local, And An Effective Running Tip From My Son
Hi folks! Welcome! Use other runners to pull up your pace as they go by, it really works. Just try to hang in behind them for as long as you wisely can, with the accent on wisely. I like to build local races into my training plan, and local food into my eating plan, because it just makes sense. Plus you meet some great people and enjoy wonderfully healthy food. What's more local than your own garden, in ... Read more
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