I used the word egregious in conversation today, and my listener was surprised. So I looked it up for interest, to check my use of the term, and to my amazement I found the definitions shown at the top of this blog post. How about that! I wonder when the meaning changed? I guess word-related ideas change all the time: eggs good for your health -> eggs bad for your arteries -> eggs good for your health, ... Read more
As an older athlete, now in my 70s, keeping my body moving in endurance races takes a little body work, where the input of experts helps a lot. I must admit that I love my training life-style, but each day I have to work on tight spots, and from time-to-time I seek assistance from body movement experts. If I was as well off, financially, as Bob Hope in his later years, just like him I'd have a massage every day, ... Read more
FitOldDog's Exercise Tips: Into every life a little rain must fall, right? But try to workout anyway. When it comes to stress, it is important to optimize eustress (good stress) in your life, and minimize distress (bad stress). I was at the pool a couple of days ago, whilst in the middle of a family 'issue' that made no sense at all - someone is crazy and I know it's not me (but then, all crazy people say that, ... Read more
One of my favorite exercise tips is to finish races feeling good, not nauseous but hungry, and remember that winning is not everything. In fact, I think this approach is the way to really win. When I undertake a race, short or long, I don't seem to be focused on winning so much as finishing, feeling happy (and ravenous). I'm not much of a competitor, I'm really a completitor. I just learned this excellent term ... Read more
Hi folks, welcome! Sometimes I feel like a young man trapped in an old man's body, as I deal with the challenges of training, especially when it comes to running. So, can I turn setbacks into opportunities? As I struggle to get my training back on track, and deal with the challenges of WordPress locking up all the time, I decided that I needed to read a good book. I chose a an uplifting and cheerful play, ... Read more
Hi folks, welcome! As we get to enjoy the trials and tribulations of aging, we become stiffer. If you want to keep yourself moving as an older adult, or find tight muscles (myofascia) before they become sports injuries, have a massage. Massage is extremely beneficial, but complex. I have experienced two main forms of massage, 'fluff and buff,' where the goal is relaxation, and sports massage, which can be ... Read more
Hi folks, welcome to my thoughts on 'what happened.' You have to have a dream for a dream to come true, which is increasingly important as you deal with aging. I was chatting to my son, Nigel, on the phone the other day and he was discussing his latest project idea, when he said, "Maybe I'm just looking for my ferret again?" I asked what that was all about, and he said, "Well, as a kid I always wanted ... Read more
Hi folks, welcome! A simple lesson can make all the difference to the enjoyment of your sport, and your chances of avoiding or fixing training injuries. About 18 months ago, I posted a crude video demonstrating how bike pedal design can allow your heels to float from side to side. This is critical if the forces tracking through your knees and ankles don't follow a straight line, essentially parallel to the ... Read more
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Aging really is the ultimate endurance sport, so training is essential.
The secret is to be a Jack of All Trades, but master of one. One that will earn you a living if the grants don't come in.
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