Hi folks, welcome! The best self-help book I ever read was written by Rich Hall. It makes you laugh when you want to cry. What better solution to pushing you along the rocky road of emotional growth? Rich Hall recommends that you always ask, "Can I have it for free?" when faced with a purchase, because you never know your luck. I tried it today at my local garage, Chapel Hill Tire, as they were installing a ... Read more
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There Is No Shame In A DNF, Just Spin The Right Number Of Plates For Your Psyche, But Don’t Let Anyone Down
Hi folks, welcome! As I finished a race recently, I heard the announcer mention that another competitor, just ahead of me, had never had a DNF (did not finish), as if this was a success story. This I found to be odd, as sometimes, if you push yourself, you are bound to drop out to avoid risk of injury, as a training decision, or just to protect your health. Then again, it depends on how your brain works, I guess, ... Read more
What Better Gift Than Fresh Vegetables From A Home Garden – Thanks Claire And Rip
Hi folks! Welcome! From time-to-time one receives an unexpected and lovely gift, which in this case was homegrown vegetables from Claire and Rip. Home grown is best if you can get them, and the growers understand 'The Omnivore's Dilemma' philosophy, which Claire and Rip most certainly do. The trick about food is to know the source, which is not always easy, much like knowing exactly where your money is ... Read more
How You Perceive Yourself Will Determine How Well You Perform As An Athlete And In Life In General
Hi! Thanks for coming by! In order to perform well as an athlete, or in anything else for that matter, your self-image is critical, and it has to be a right blend of humility and confidence. Your friends and fellow athletes can help you with this, because as Robert Burns said: “O, wad some Power the giftie gie us To see oursels as others see us! It wad frae monie a blunder free us, An' ... Read more
Artistic Bike Racks, Trust Agents, Impact Equations, Purple Cows And The Joy Of Learning
Hi! Thanks for coming by! When I left veterinary practice and entered a research career, back in the early 1970s, the first thing I faced was the urgent need to learn new things. I didn't know what I was doing! My approach to such issues is to read. The first book I picked up when I entered the foreign territory of the a Sheep Diseases Research Institute (now no longer there, but the local pub ... Read more
Temple Of Materialism Or Hive Of Industry And What Is Your Perspective On Ironman Training?
Hi! When it comes to Ironman training, some people think that I'm crazy, some are inspired to do the same, and others just change the subject (which is fine with me). It is all a matter of your perspective or worldview. Like most things, it comes down to your philosophy. When I visit the local mall, Southpoints, I like to call it The Temple of Materialism, but in another way, a transplanted ... Read more
FitOldDog’s Quick Fix Plantar Fasciitis Guide Is Now Available Because Of Lessons From Blogging
To buy FitOldDog's Quick Fix Guide For Plantar Fasciitis Click This Link Hi folks, Making a living on the Internet is as interestingly challenging as developing a system of safe exercise for better health. I'm still at the beginning of this adventure, having achieved a Google page rank of 3, sold a small number of my Aortic Surgery Recovery Guides, and now I've put up product number two for sale, ... Read more
The Endurance Athlete’s Nutritional Dilemma And How To Deal With Fat
"One man's meat is another man's poison." English Proverb. Hi folks, I've noticed that the less humans know about a subject the more they tend to talk about it, and the more experts appear with advice to all and sundry. This is certainly true of nutrition. A while ago I read an excellent book on sustainable farming, entitled 'The Omnivore's Dilemma.' It was well thought out and considered the ... Read more
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