Category Archives: Training

Dangers And Solutions To Consider When Endurance Training Or Racing Under Potentially Adverse Conditions

If you develop a state of healthy paranoia when it comes to preparing for expected or unexpected adverse environmental conditions during endurance training or racing you will be much more likely to have a good time. Continue reading →

Share
Posted in equipment, Exercise Tips, nutrition, psychology, Training | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Advice To A Very Fit Woman Over 60 Who Has Never Been A Runner On Running Her First 10k

This post provides advice (upon request) to a woman over 60 years of age who has never been a runner and wishes to complete a 10k race. Recommendations are based on the FitOldDog Training Wheel philosophy, which emphases mind and body awareness, and knowing your goals and limitations. Continue reading →

Share
Posted in Body Awareness, Exercise Tips, injury, recovery, Running, Training | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

My Favorite Training Information Site: Joe Friel’s Blog

Hi Folks, There are plenty of good exercise-related blogs out there. My favorite Internet training resource is Joe Friel’s Blog. It has lots of information going back several years, with regular posts that can be followed on Twitter. What more … Continue reading →

Share
Posted in blogging issues, Training | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

How Do You Find Your Ideal Workout Plan?

  I recently posted an update on this article, which can be found by clicking on the following title: For Exercise Consistency Find Your Ideal Workout Motivator Hi folks, Even though I love to train for Ironman races I also … Continue reading →

Share
Posted in Training | Tagged , | 4 Comments

A List Of Do’s And Don’ts When Starting An Exercise Or Training Program

Hi folks, Now here is an important question. You haven’t worked out for a while, say one month, one year, or twenty years, but you have been instructed by your doctor to exercise for better health. Where should you start? … Continue reading →

Share
Posted in Training | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Don’t Stretch Your Muscles, Lengthen Them Kindly

Hi folks, Flexibility is an important attribute of a healthy body that tends to decrease with age. This thought comes straight out of that old book of life, the Tao te Ching. The Steven Mitchell version is nice and concise. … Continue reading →

Share
Posted in Exercise Tips, Training | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Training As A Journey Of Self-Discovery: How Much Is Too Much?

  Hi folks, The real art to training safely comes down to knowing what to do and becoming aware of how much is too much. Too much what, you might ask? Let’s consider a few key variables. Impact: Recently I … Continue reading →

Share
Posted in Exercise Tips, psychology, Training | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment