Hi folks, welcome! In response to a recent blog post, a couple of people said that easy swimming might be effortless for me, but it isn't for them. I suspect that they are fighting the water due to poor balance. The key to 'effortless' swimming is to fall forward, with the fulcrum or point around which you fall being the air in your lungs. I've spent hundreds of hours practicing my balance in the water to ... Read more
Training Hiatus Due To Health Issue? Don’t Give Up, Think Of Something – Effortless Swimming, Another FitOldDog Video.
Hi folks, welcome! I find that I quite enjoy making videos, so here is one for today's blog post. It was fun! My exercise advice for the day is in the title. Enjoy! Life is brief! Life is brief, don't waste it. -k @FitOldDog ... Read more
The Survival Of Sports And A Healthy Democracy Depends Upon Honesty And Reasoned Debate – Interesting Times For Both.
Hi folks, welcome to my scrambled musings for the day! Stay true to your word athletes, whatever goes on around you, and if in doubt reread the poem, IF, by Rudyard Kipling. The survival of sports, including triathlons, depends upon honesty and reasoned debate. This is also true of a healthy democracy, it would appear. Furthermore, our leaders should set a good example for others to follow, but maybe that is ... Read more
A FitOldDog Happiness Interview – Steve Of Outlaw Hot Dogs
Hi folks! Just a brief video for your viewing pleasure, as I explore the world around me! Thank you Steve for a great hot dog, that Willbe also enjoyed, and for your interesting commentary on life and happiness, while the crossing beeped and people milled around. Yes! I know hot dogs aren't Paleo, but one has to live the American Dream! -k @FitOldDog ... Read more
Receive Inspiration To Give Inspiration To Receive Inspiration – See One, Do One, Teach One
No Man Is An Island "No man is an island, Entire of itself, Every man is a piece of the continent, A part of the main. If a clod be washed away by the sea, Europe is the less. As well as if a promontory were. As well as if a manor of thy friend's Or of thine own were: Any man's death diminishes me, Because I am involved in mankind, And therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; It tolls ... Read more
The Simple Things In Life Including Damp Fall Mornings
Hi folks, welcome to my ponderings! Fall mornings, especially those damp chilly ones, are perfect for running or walking, so get out there if you can and enjoy our lovely planet. It is only too easy to let your life rush by, until all of a sudden you realize that you missed it, having been too busy going somewhere in a hurry. Often one forgets what the rush was all about - so STOP for a moment from time-to-time ... Read more
What Can An Athlete Do When Unable To Exercise, Go Crazy Or Work It Out?
Hi folks, welcome! Well, I've been grounded with knee surgery a couple of times, and now I'm stuck until my aortic leak is fixed, so what's to do? Going bonkers isn't very effective, but I have to avoid bringing up my heart rate or blood pressure. All and any ideas much appreciated (as long as it doesn't include β-blockers). Here's what I'm planning to do: Appreciate the chance to rest a tired body ... Read more
What Better Time To Write About A Life-Threatening Health Challenge Than When You Have One And Are Fortunately Not In Kona?
Hi folks, welcome! Physical and emotional challenges provide an opportunity for growth, so don't waste them by feeling sorry for yourself for too long. Maybe have a glass of wine, whine a little, then pick yourself up and get on with it. My cycling partner, Sue, who daily deals with people receiving a cancer diagnosis, said, "Kevin, these things make us better people. In fact, of every 100 women in our ... Read more
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