Have you overcome a major health challenge, went on to get physically fit again, and you want to tell your story to inspire others? You are always welcome to tell your story here. I'm always looking for inspiration, myself, as everyone, even FitOldDog, has good days and bad days. I think it's all about brain chemistry, rather than what's going on in the outside world. I often hear from people who say that I ... Read more
My mother dished out advice as quotes, and one of her favorites, which was right on target, was, "By their deeds shalt though know them." Building trust takes time, so watch what people or worms do, and then decide who to employ based on your life experience and experimentation. For instance, I do enjoy the writings of Jeff Bullas, concerning blogging. But I had no idea, until his latest post, that he was ... Read more
Pain comes in many formats and it pays to understand it, because, have pain you will (at the risk of sounding like Yoda). Painful sensation ranges from slight irritation to personality-destroying chronic agony. The worst I've felt in my life (and no, I haven't had a baby) was severe enough to cause me to lose consciousness, when lots of morphine didn't touch it (two big medical professionals pulling a ... Read more
Whilst reading an article on blog traffic today, I came across this remarkable video about the most important thing to do to stay healthy, whether you are old or young. Beautifully constructed and presented, by Doc Mike Evans and his video team. It was suggested in the movie that triathlons were not necessarily a good idea, but I think it depends on how you approach them. Ironman triathlons literally saved my life, ... Read more
One of the things I like about attending Ironman races is the way they get me to see new things and meet new people. In fact, I realized on this trip that the Ironman is really all about stories; so many Ironman stories. I decided to postpone my race report for the 2014 Maryland Ironman until I return home, as it will take too much time away from enjoying my trip. Instead I'm writing random thoughts, and will ... Read more
Ironman camping and cooking have become a way of life for me, especially the cooking part. There was a man I never really knew, his name was Harry Morgan, and he gave me two gifts that I know of, my name and insights into the cooking of bananas. During our only conversation that I remember, he showed me how black bananas are actually ripe and sweet, and that they they will split into three parts, long-wise, as you ... Read more
"Neither need you tell me," said Candide, "that we must take care of our garden." Candide by Voltaire. It is important to have your life in balance, and a vegetable garden can help you to achieve that. I've had some great gardens in my time, and for some reason I chose to prepare another, and it's a big job. I was sitting, contemplating, one day, and Candide came to mind. It was probably triggered to my ... Read more
Story in brief: Bike wreck September 2013 -> displaced pelvis (didn't know that) -> misalignment -> chronically tight leg and hip muscles -> lots of roller work and stretching -> ITBS at Eagleman 2014 -> more rollers and stretching -> tried my arch supports -> plantar fasciitis -> detection of source of these problems in hips by body movement expert, Rebecca -> Tara, my massage therapist ... Read more
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