Hi folks, It is critical to condition your core, and one of many exercises I like for this is the Pilates hundred. Here is a short video where Tara is instructing me in this technique. You can see that my wrists are too loose, indicating that I am not 'reaching down' enough through my fingers. This aspect of the exercise is essential, as it keeps your shoulder blades down, protecting your neck. ... Read more
Trains And Binder Twine Used To Hold The Country Together
Hi folks, I've seen a lot of changes during my life, but a couple of things seemed eternal, trains and binder twine. I was really surprised when I arrived in the United States back in the late 1970s, to find the rail system in decline. It is my favorite way to get around Europe, and rail just seems so efficient and comfortable. Rail transport is especially good for long distances or heavy freight. ... Read more
Wise Workouts To Do When You Are Sick With A Cold Or Flu
Hi folks, I know people who are so stuck on doing all of their scheduled workouts that they try to do them when they are sick. Exercise is mildly stressful, which inceases your levels of certain 'stress hormones,' and thus reduces resistance to disease. So, here is the FitOldDog workout program for when I have a severe head cold or the flu (as I do right now): Hydrate well with water or ... Read more
Open Heart Surgery, Aortic Aneurysm, Needing Inspiration, Take A Look At Heartosaurus
Hi folks, I thought that it was about time I gave my friend Benjamin Carey a plug for his site, and his excellent book. If you are dealing with a health challenge, and you are scared to exercise, just take a look at what he and his surgeon did together. He tells the story in his book, 'Barefoot in November.' It is truly inspiring, having provided me with considerable encouragement! It is surprising what ... Read more
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 do you want? Searching this site will take you to some excellent information on workouts, injuries, races, nutrition, aging and so forth. Take a look. -k Your ... Read more
Using Information Technology To Look After Yourself Properly
Hi folks, welcome! I am going to tell you about some software that I like, but I was not asked to do this by anyone, including the vendor. If this were an advertisement I would say so in order to follow the rules of ethical blogging. Just thought I would say that up front, as being up front is important to me. If you have a health challenge it is critical that you gain as much understanding of your issues as ... Read more
My First Lyric Essay: Chased Out Of The Woods By The Boston PD
Hi folks, In order to improve my writing skills, I signed up for a class with AndiLit. For our homework today we have to write a lyric essay. If I can write a lyric sentence I will be surprised. I thought that it would be a swell idea to subject y'all to my first attempt, in the hopes that one of you might provide me with some artistic guidance before final copy is due on the desk of the 'boss' of AndiLit, Andrea, ... Read more
Easy Out Negative Split Is The Way To Race For Older Athletes
Hi folks, Over the years I find that I have settled into a pre-race behavior pattern, including boosting liver glycogen levels over the previous day or so, staying well hydrated, preparing all of my gear the night before, and not the morning of, and so on. Most of this I learned from my various coaches. One of the best pieces of advice for running races, ever, that I first received from one of my early coaches, ... Read more
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