Hi folks, I was struggling with my workout philosophy, which became the FitOldDog Training Wheel, when it occurred to me that motivation is a key aspect of exercise. So I chose motivation as the second spoke of my wheel, after mind and body awareness. Let's face it, if you don't know why you are doing something, why are you doing it? You then might say, "Well, isn't it obvious, because I want to?" ... Read more
Watching My Son Kiteboarding Reminds Me That Anything Worth Doing Is Worth A Little Effort
I had a great day today, visiting the Outer Banks of North Carolina with my eldest son, Nick. He loves sports that move (just like the images on his kids t-shirts), which over the years have included roller skating, skate boarding, BMX and dirt biking, downhill skiing, and now kiteboarding. I watched him learn to control a small kite, and then a larger one, and finally a kite that would carry him across the water. He ... Read more
Of Dabbling, Business And Athletics
Hi folks, A little while ago a friend of mine said that my business efforts were just 'dabbling,' which caused me to think of ducks. There are two kinds of people in this world, duck people and regular people. My eldest son (Nick) and my younger brother (Trevor) love ducks. They just do! Watch them around ducks. They just see ducks. Now, I like ducks a lot, and so does Gary Larson, but not like Nick ... Read more
Human Interactions Provide The Fondest Race-Day And Life-Time Memories
Hi folks, Been busy today working to bring back a local coffee shop, hangout, and important pre and post-ride location for drinks, snacks and friendly chatter, Johnny's Gone Fishing. Here are a couple of photos from today's efforts, where we provided complementary bagels and coffee to our supporters and future customers, with promising and enjoyable results. As a research scientist and endurance ... Read more
To Perform Well Hang Out With People Who Perform Well
Hi folks, Birds of a feather tend to flock together, so choose 'your flock' wisely. This is why I like to attend triathlon training camps, as they provide me with the opportunity to mingle with talented athletes and learn from them. I also meet some older people, like myself, who are endeavoring to become better athletes in spite of the inevitable aging process. The energy of the group just pulls you ... Read more
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