Hi folks! Whilst reading an interesting post from a link received via twitter, entitled 'The Power of One Connection: How Word of Mouth Works Online,' I was reminded of a conversation I had with Nick, Deb's 13-year-old son. I was driving Nick to his friend's house and during the trip he said "Me and Jared are going to ...," a form that drives Deb crazy. I also consider it to be impolite, but it is now ... Read more
Circadian Rhythm, Exercise, Depression, And Feedback Loops
Hi folks, welcome! Quote for fun: "Happiness is a choice that requires effort at times." Apparently from Aeschylus. This is really really really true! If there are degrees of truth, that is! Whilst tweeting the other day I was reminded of an event that occurred during my training at the Bristol University Veterinary School, in England a ... Read more
Food, Glorious Food And Harry Secombe Who Provided Sustenance For The Heart!
Hi folks, I love food! I think that the level of our appetite for the good things in life gives away exactly how alive we are! Don't you? Forgetting food for thought and all that stuff, when it comes to eating there is a big difference between food and nutrition. Food: "any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink, or that plants absorb, in order to maintain life and ... Read more
Train to Race or Race to Train, Lazy Bum, And Dropped By An 81-Year Old
Hi folks, Well! My son and I finished the Eagleman race this weekend. It was one of those races where you wonder why you are doing this to yourself, as it was very hot, lots of people had cramps, and both of our runs were a mess due to cramping. This is when I have to remind myself that I race to train, not the other way around. I enjoy the races, but I don't enjoy quad cramps during a run. This has only ... Read more
Some Things I Learned From My Coaches About Being Ready For A Triathlon
Hi folks! Well! I'm ready for the Eagleman Half Ironman, my first post-AAA stent race, where you'll find me in the 65-69 year age group. Some bits and pieces of the wealth of advice that I have received from my coaches and other 'spiritual guides' over the years are running around in my head. For instance: Coach #1, Nigel, my son: "Forget your instruments when you race, Dad, go on feel." When I asked him for ... Read more
Do You Mind If I Call You A Senior? Hell No!
Hi folks, Today I was chatting to Tara, a young friend and great massage therapist, Gyrotonic instructor and athlete, when she mentioned a television program called 'Are You Fitter Than A Senior?' As I never watch TV it was news to me. Then Tara said, "I wouldn't like to compete with you guys," and she rapidly followed up with "Ooops! Sorry! Do you mind if I call you a Senior?" Off my mind raced as it processed ... Read more
Is It Tendonitis Or Referred Pain, And Either Way What Can You Do About It?
Hi folks! Matthew, a friend and relative, asked me on Facebook about his running injury, as follows [with minor edits]: "after agreeing with your sentiments about barefoot running, I promptly picked up a foot tendon injury and haven't been able to run since. [ ] I can't for the life of me recall which tendon is damaged [ ] its outside the arch...possibly one of the peroneus tendons in this ... Read more
Four Minutes Of Nostalgia – Watching That Four Minute Mile
Hi folks! I find that watching video clips really helps me to work on certain aspect of my technique, so here is a good one I have seen a number of times. The 'official' breaking of the four-minute mile by Roger Bannister. I was a water polo player in Bristol, England, when this occurred so I had no idea of its significance for runners. Guess I do now! Here is the pool that was so important to me at that ... Read more
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