Interesting vignettes told by Jeff, at Fleet Feet, Carrboro, NC, USA, and paraphrased here by FitOldDog: "I had a really bad case of plantar fasciitis one year, but I was entered in a 100-mile running race so I ran it anyway. It was hell for the first 60 miles, then the pain in my feet vanished, and it never came back." [FitOldDog: How about that for a cure for plantar fasciitis?]. "I bought some new socks, ... Read more
Needed, Good News On Aortic Dissection Repair Surgery And Subsequent Recovery - All Encouraging Stories Would Be Much Appreciated
Hi folks, welcome! Glad you came by! Why do I say only listen to good news? Because the bad news will find you, as the news media and people in general love to repeat bad news. I was sitting in my favorite coffee shop this morning, listening to a guy I know and like pretty well, but I wanted to get away (so did my dog Willbe!). Then I realized that he (the man, not my dog) was providing a litany of negative ... Read more
Some Secrets Of Successful Aging
"Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm." Winston Churchill. Hi folks, welcome! When aging can be such a pain in the butt, what is successful aging? One answer is, attitude! As you live your life you are building the road map of your reality. You can create a happy, positive world in your head, or a miserable, negative one. It's up to you, almost irrespective of your ... 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
Exercise Tip: Train For The Conditions Or They’ll Take You Down But Sometimes Success Is Disguised As Failure
An important exercise tip, when training for endurance races, is prepare yourself for the expected conditions, but this is not always easy as conditions are not necessarily predictable. That said, if you run (or bike) into trouble, don't beat yourself up about it, if you gave it your best effort. Four of five months ago my youngest son, and great Ironman triathlete, Nigel, called and said, "Dad, I've signed up for ... Read more
Cathexis, Rescuing A Little Dog (Porgy), And The Strangeness Of Human Motivation
Hi folks, Empathy for other species is a strange human emotion, given the fact that survival is everything on this win or perish planet of ours. But it is a real emotional driver. It is one that keeps me away from dog pounds, as it just feels bad to leave any homeless animals behind. I find that my feelings towards homeless humans is in fact less charitable, being laced with suspicion. As I think ... Read more
Enterprise Will Keep America Vibrant Thanks To Operations Like SagMonkey
Enterprise: en·ter·prise/ˈentərˌprīz/ (From: Chez Ollie) Noun: A project or undertaking, typically one that is difficult or requires effort. Initiative and resourcefulness. SAG Wagon: (From: wiseGeek) "The origins of the term “sag wagon” are a topic for debate. Some cyclists believe that it is an acronym for “Support and Gear” or “Support Aid Group.” Others suggest that it may be related to distressed ... Read more
