Interviewer: Was there anything unusual about Dinsdale? Lady Friend: I should say not! Dinsdale was a perfectly normal person in every way. Except inasmuch as he was convinced that he was being watched by a giant hedgehog he referred to as Spiny Norman. [Later] Lady Friend: Lately, Dinsdale had become increasingly worried about Spiny Norman. He had come to the conclusion that Norman slept in an aeroplane hangar ... Read more
FitOldDog Has A Slot In The New York City Marathon Thanks To Heartosaurus And He Has Agreed To Raise Money For The American Heart Foundation – Help!
Hi folks, Thanks to the great and wonderful ascending aortic aneurysm survivor and author ('Barefoot in November' - inspiring story about his survival), Benjamin Carey, FitOldDog has a slot in the New York City Marathon in November. In return for the chance to meet a whole group of aortic aneurysm survivors, I have agreed to raise money for The American Heart Association. Contributions from any kind ... Read more
Further Thoughts By FitOldDog On The Role of Posture In Forearm And Wrist Strain
Hi folks, Your forearms, wrists and hands are key tools, without which life can be extremely difficult. It is easy to strain your wrist, being a common problem for tennis players and those who work for extended hours on computer keyboards. In fact, mousing injury can be a real pain, literally, locking up your hand when typing or mousing. Furthermore, I have found that excessive tension in your hands ... Read more
Mucus, Keratin, And Other Biological Barriers That Are Essential For Cycling, And FitOldDog’s Shopping Cart Metaphor For Life
"If it is love that makes the world go round, it is surely mucus that permits it's translational motion." I read this 'Love Poem' in a book on mucus years ago. Written by an engineer. Go figure! Hi folks, My friend Stacey asked me the other day, "What do you think about while you ride your bike?" I was riding an easy 60-mile spin this beautiful morning, between breakfast and a short swim ... Read more
Keep Those Evening Road Runs Safe
Hi folks, If your races are on the roads then you will need to train on the roads as race time approaches. I recommend that you face the oncoming traffic, and be ready to get out of their way at all times, and give priority to cyclists when running in their lane. As cyclists approach I always run into the middle of the traffic lane if no traffic is coming in either direction, or I climb up onto the ... Read more
How Relaxed Is Too Relaxed And Should I Drop My Heels On The Bike?
Hi folks, I am a great believer in 'following the Tao,' but this is a work of art. You have to make things happen, but not in a forceful way. How do you know when you need a little force or effort and when to just leave things alone to work themselves out? It's a fine line between these two polar opposites, so I guess you just have to feel your way along 'The Razor's Edge' (didn't like that book in ... Read more
FitOldDog Talks About Why We May Have To Dig Deep To Find The Underlying Nature Of Our Motivations
Hi folks, Now, don't get me wrong, I have great supporters, and they usually urge me on, including my friend Tara, my partner Deb, and number two son, Duncan. Interestingly, it was a very hot day at the track yesterday. Deb, Tara and Duncan had all finished their runs, stair workouts, and so forth and they were ready to get out of the heat and onto Southern Rail for food and cold beer. The only ... Read more
A Trip Down Evolutionary Lane With FitOldDog’s Walk-Run Trail Workout For Fun Exercise
In order to make your mind and body happy, you need to exercise, and the only way to really make this work is to invent fun exercise for yourself; you know what you enjoy. When I talk to people about exercise motivation, especially if they are obviously out of shape and stressed, which usually occurs when we're raising kids whilst simultaneously trying to build a career, they react. This reaction is usually one that ... Read more
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