Definition 'crutch' from dictionary.com A staff or support to assist a lame or infirm person in walking, now usually with a crosspiece at one end to fit under the armpit. Any of various devices resembling this in shape or use. Anything that serves as a temporary and often inappropriate support, supplement, or substitute; prop: "He uses liquor as a psychological crutch." A forked support or ... Read more
When It Comes To Life And Exercise Are You A Bulldozer, Tumbleweed Or Taoist?
"It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities." Wisdom imparted to Harry Potter by Albus Dumbledore. Hi folks, It's funny where blogging ideas can come from, but this sure is an interesting process. I just see stuff, the wheels start turning, and I've just got to write it down, which in my case means blog about it in relation to safe exercise for better ... Read more
The Ironman Swim From Hell In Saint George And Thoughts On Use Of The Finis Metronome For Swimming and Running
Hi folks, I was just introduced to the Finis Tempo Trainer Pro (metronome) by my triathlete son, Nigel, and here he is coming out of the water after the hardest swim of his life, he said, at the Saint George Ironman, 2012. The wind picked up to the point of white caps and three foot waves, forcing many swimmers to abandon ship (so to speak). This was the first time I saw Nigel take more than one hour to ... Read more
I’ve Never Acquired Clinical Food Poisoning At McDonald’s But Is It Good For Athletes?
"It's Not What You Know, But What You know That Isn't So That Gets You In Trouble" By Old Geezer [and we really don't know much about individual nutritional needs, whatever the experts say - addition by FitOldDog] Hi folks, There are a lot of food experts out there, but do they really know what they are talking about? When it comes to nutrition, we are dealing with a highly complex network, with ... Read more
I Hereby Award Myself The Nobel Prize For Happiness?
Hi folks, I am really enjoying my visit to the Saint George Ironman with my athlete son, Nigel, who is competing. The place has the most amazing geology, all sorts of rock formations, from wind-sculpted sandstone to recent (well geologically-recent) lava flows, set solid just as they cooled long ago. As I was sitting having my quiet morning cup of tea, it occurred to me that our psyches are just like ... Read more
The Toughest Aspect Of Ironman Is Balancing Training With Other Commitments
Hi folks, I'm off to watch my youngest son, Nigel, compete in the St. George Ironman, 2012, and on the way I had a chance to spend time with his family, including three of my grandchildren. It is interesting to watch a young family struggle with the issue of time, the ceaseless energy of children, work responsibilities, and keeping relationships happy and healthy. When it comes to Ironman training, ... Read more
We Call Him Boyd
Hi folks, Every now and then Jess comes home with a lost soul, be it dog or bird, and here is the latest, now known as Boyd. As the resident veterinarian, I was recruited into service, so I looked up advice on rearing orphan bird chicks on the web. Boyd now seems to be doing well, and we think that he is putting on weight. He certainly makes a fuss if he wants to eat. Boyd really likes ground beef ... Read more
Enjoying The Aloneness Of Ironman Training With My Girly Triple
Hi folks, There is a big difference between loneliness and aloneness. I used to feel lonely a lot when I was younger, but that seems to have faded as time went by. Aloneness is another matter. I find that I really need alone time in order to recharge my batteries and deal with the complexity of people again. In this respect, Ironman training is perfect. You undertake these races on your own, with the ... Read more
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