Hi folks, One thing about training is that it gets you out of your rut. That is why I like to go to training camps, which is why I'm in Tucson, Arizona. I came through Dallas, and whilst wandering around the airport during a 4-hour layover, I came across this magical 'thing.' Take a look; it was really interesting both visually and acoustically. I love it when people create stuff like that, and ... Read more
New Forum To Encourage Cross-Talk On Safe Exercise For Those With A Major Health Challenge
Hi folks, In response to several requests for input on exercise with a severe health challenge, I created a new forum, which can be found under Chez Ollie. The idea is to promote communication between people with different health challenges who would like to exercise. We have many common issues, including fear, confusion, and not-so-helpful health professionals (many of whom could do with some exercise ... Read more
A Must Read Article On Nutrition For Athletes And Safe Exercise For Better Health
Hi folks, Nutrition is a key aspect of any exercise plan, so I was intrigued when the following article was drawn to my attention on Twitter by my friend and Bike Guy, Victor. This article by Adrian Hodgson demystifies the issue of incorporation of protein supplementation into the design of power drinks and bars used for intense and/or endurance training or racing. Take a look for yourself, but ... Read more
Exercise Really Can Lift Your Mood
Hi folks, I was talking to Victor, my 'Bike Guy,' the other day, and he said that he liked my blog. Then he told me that I might talk less about myself. So that is my plan, except today's story is one that any of us could experience, so I went ahead anyway. In spite of all my meditation and calming the mind techniques, I still get mad from time to time, and this is what happened this morning. A ... Read more
Feel Better About Your Cancer By Exercising By David Haas
This is a guest post by David Haas, who kindly volunteered to present his thoughts on the important issue of the benefits of exercise for the cancer patient. It is a real pleasure to host this essay, which is exactly in line with the goal of this blog to help people with health challenges to incorporate exercise into their life for better health. Thank you, David: Feel Better About Your Cancer By ... Read more
Endurance Training, Life Lessons, And A Modern-Day Story Of Harassment At Johnny’s Gone Fishing
The Story of Robert the Bruce and the Spider "According to a legend, at some point while he was on the run during the winter of 1306–07, Bruce hid in a cave on Rathlin Island off the north coast of Ireland, where he observed a spider spinning a web, trying to make a connection from one area of the cave's roof to another. Each time the spider failed, it began again until it succeeded. Inspired by ... Read more
More Evidence That Rollers Can Fix Plantar Fasciitis
Click this link for FitOldDog's Quick Fix Guide To Plantar Fasciitis. Hi folks, I was pleased to receive this comment from a neighbor and great runner on the use of one of my rollers, recently: "Wanted to leave a comment and say thanks for the roller (I promise to give it back before we leave town!) I am an avid runner and was reduced to a crawl especially on the am runs @ 5:15 good thing it ... Read more
Finding Hard Water In The Pool To Improve Your Performance
Hi folks, I think I finally found some hard water in the pool. It happened recently during a steady pull buoy workout. Towards the end of the power stroke, just before retracting my arm for recovery, there it was, solid water. I suspect that it is really an eddy flowing counter to my hand movement, giving the impression of solidity, but the effect was like pushing off of a wall. As the laps went by, ... Read more
Recent Comments