Hi folks, I experienced an interesting and educational Feldenkrais session today, which was initiated by my mentioning that I had a tight muscle in my back. The exercise was simple in principle but mentally challenging (for me at least, not for Karen, my instructor). Our spine consists of a bunch of bones stacked one on top of the other, with a tube down the middle in which lies our spinal cord. These bones ... Read more
Hey! Fit Old Dogs! Do You Want To Do An Ironman?
Hi folks, I just received my photos for the Lake Placid Ironman 2011 from Action Sports International, and they did a great job (Thanks!). It was my slowest time ever at Lake Placid, but it was the fastest anyone has ever finished that race with an abdominal aortic aneurysm-stent graft in their belly. If you want to do one, this is how it goes. It started with the usual gentle swim when the gun went off at 7:00 am ... Read more
Thoughts On Training At 50+: ‘Not Going Slower’ Versus ‘Going Faster’
Hi folks, The power is back on, hurricane Irene is leaving and in spite of blustery winds Rory and I went for an easy spin on our bikes. During the ride we were comparing our ride times (speed) over the years for certain routes and we agreed that we were definitely slowing down. It then occurred to me that a training program designed to make you faster might not be optimal for older endurance athletes. Your ... Read more
Invited Blog Post To ‘Live Lean Tips:’ Review of Gary Taubes’s Recent Book ‘Why We Get Fat And What To Do About It’
Hi folks, Just a quick note to mention that I have posted a review of Gary Taubes's recent book, 'Why We Get Fat And What To Do About It,' on the Live Lean Tips blogsite. -k Your Medical Mind ... Read more
Power’s Out And Off For A Run
Hi folks, Hurricane Irene getting in the way of blogging. Power lines down. I'll go for a run, while I can. Then a nice cup of tea using my 43-year old Chez Ollie stove. All well, otherwise. Glad I've got my iPad and that we aren't any closer to the coast. Exercise advice: just train anyway, if you can, and make sure you have your Colman stove handy. -k Your Medical Mind ... Read more
Prime Speed Limits, Negative Socks, And Can I Put An Intravenous Line In Your Arm Today?
Hi folks, welcome. Life is full of odd conversations, each containing buried wisdom. They just go by us all the time. You'll miss them if you don't pay attention, like the way I lost my Hawaii Ironman slot by missing the roll down meeting. Sports, like blogging, requires that you pay attention to what is going on around you, especially on those dangerous descents on the bike or when you have writer's block. ... Read more
FitOldDog Learning To Dance By Studying Continuum: Feels Good, Great Training, And Women Like It!
Hi folks, [A quick question to my readers before I start: how can I improve my blog to make it more interesting, informative, and potentially of value? All input would be very much appreciated.] We live in and consist of a system of flow fields. Externally, we have the air, the sea, the earth, and all the busy activity that goes on at the interfaces of these media, not to mention stars, galaxies, and the ... Read more
Don’t Let Self-Consciousness Come Between You And Your Story
Hi folks, I used to have a great fear of public speaking, but I eliminated that problem by attending Toastmasters (in Scotland) for four years, which scared me to death, and by giving hundreds of talks over the next 20 years. The fear, and thus the self-consciousness, was in my head and it got between my audience and me. Once you realize that it isn't about you, it is about the story that you have to tell, all of ... Read more
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