I'm still training for Ironman, though limited to 70.3 with pretty severe peripheral artery disease (PAD). No complaints. Hell! I'm 81, and lucky to be vertical. I've kind of neglected this site a bit, as my stent just keeps working, after a couple of repairs. So I rarely think about it, apart from my modified movements to protect it, which are now built into my brain and body. I am so lucky to have that thing ... Read more
FitOldDog is Interviewed for a Podcast
Hi Folks, I was recently interviewed for a podcast/YouTube video, entitled, "Emotional Grit with Kevin Morgan | Stamina at the Starting Line: Ironman Races facing Adversity." I'm posting the link below for those who might find it to be of interest. https://youtu.be/BsQTBQUNEZg?si=UapobpKgmuZiD1Pm Don't forget, you can sign up for my weekly eclectic weekly newsletter at this link: For details of my ... Read more
The Importance of Cross Training For Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
The graph shows the nice steady build of my heart rate during the 4-hour ride. I don’t consider a pulse rate of 129 to be in the “red zone,” btw, but my watch does. Here are the 5-mile lap times, fyi, showing some minor disruptions due to traffic: 23:05 22:33 20:50 20:30 20:09 20:02 19:42 19:55 19:46 20:10 19:45 19:38 I find cycling and swimming are unaffected by my severe PAD, while running is really difficult. ... Read more
Comments Now Disabled
Hi folks, I'm forced to close comments here, due the the cost of fighting comment spam. In fact, it is easier to communicate with me at olddogintraining@gmail.com, via my email newsletter (signup link), or on one of my FaceBook pages, such as Living Life With An Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm. Most of my work is migrating to the website, Inspirational Self Help Books. I apologize for any inconvenience, as I work ... Read more
Signed Up For the 2024 North Carolina Ironman 70.3, To Keep My Training On Track
It's 7:07 a.m. on a lovely North Carolina spring morning, listening to the cicadas. Just walked Gunbi, our new puppy who is tearing up the house. Great little dog. https://www.tiktok.com/@fitolddog/video/7364792530069654830?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7350758537491367466 Now, I'm back in the kitchen writing this short blog post. We all differ with respect to what motivates us for ... Read more
Use Your Feet to Keep Your Feet
While struggling to run with peripheral artery disease (PAD), I discovered the value of strengthening my feet, especially for effective toe and foot flexion. Imagine gripping the ground with your toes - toe flexion. Imagine gripping the ground with your whole foot - foot flexion. Flexing my "little" toes: second toe, or "long toe,” third toe, or "middle toe,” fourth toe, or "ring toe,” and the fifth toe, or ... Read more
Keep Your Feet With Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) or Diabetes
Multiple medical professionals, even using ultrasound, have failed to find a pulse in my right foot, and the left one is weak. This is due to blockage of my popliteal arteries as a result of arteriosclerosis consequent to a severe genetic hypertriglyceridemia.. So I explored ways to improve blood flow to, through, and back from, my feet, using the basic anatomy and physiology of the human foot. My background in ... Read more
Never Too Late To Train For Aging
Need encouragement to exercise mind and body? If so, head to this link, for inspirational self help books. OR Buy the book, at this link: This book was designed specifically for inspiration. To help people overcome resistance to getting off their duff and getting moving. It's even a little poetic, as I attempt the more emotional approach to getting these ideas across. Have fun, as life is to brief ... Read more
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