Author's note, April 8th, 2018: For some reason somebody noticed this old article of mine. I bonked at mile 125, but did walk to mile 138 by midnight, on the edge of nausea if I tried to run. This was how I realized that older people who drop off late in the course are at risk. In August 2015, I went vegan. I'm now exploring that conundrum. But, to be honest, the only real challenge I face is aging combined with ... Read more
Not Dead Yet Thanks To Modern Medicine And Human Ingenuity
Hi folks! Welcome to another day on this lovely, but dangerous, planet! Every day I read people's stories on the Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Awareness and the Survivors of Aortic Dissection Facebook Pages, and I try to think of ways to boost their courage (which is ofter greater than mine) and stay the course (many much harder courses than mine). If I can help a little it feels good and that helps me. This is ... Read more
Shane Ellison’s 10 Health Myths Revisited
I Agree 8/10 With Shane Ellison's Pharmaceutical Industry Products Myths Only Take These Drugs If There Is No Natural Alternative I took exception to Shane Ellison's video attack on my colleagues in the pharmaceutical industry (PHARMA). I blogged my objections, under the title, "A Masters Degree In Science! In Defense Of My Colleagues In PHARMA." This generated somewhat hostile responses from certain ... Read more
Share Your Life With People Who Challenge You And Get You To Do Things You OtherWISE Would Not
Hi folks! Welcome! Your life will be changed in many positive ways if you hang out with the right people, though comfort isn't always part of the equation at first. Beware misoneism, FitOldDog. This brief video of our family canoe (kayak?) trip to Bear Island, NC, USA, says it all! Do stuff while you can; life is brief! -k @FitOldDog ... Read more
There Are No Excuses For Thinking Old Unless You Want To Throw Your Life Away: Three Inspiring Stories
Hi! Welcome! I decided to write my latest newsletter on caring for parents and grandparents by encouraging them to stay in shape, though the best time to start is when the kids are grown, somewhere in your 40s (if not before). In response to this August 2013 Newsletter, I received two interesting links, each demonstrating starkly different, but highly effective, approaches to getting on with your life as ... 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
Motivation, Inspiration, Balance And Rehabilitation
Hi folks! Welcome! "It may seem like a subtle distinction, but the worlds of motivation and inspiration are millions of miles apart. So, motivation is about things that you think you should do or that you’re supposed to do. Inspiration is about being called to act because you’re in direct alignment with the magnetic, luminous marrow of potential that is you." by 'Jonathan in Inspiration' During my ... Read more
FitOldDog’s Risk-Benefit Assessment Philosophy For Surgery Recovery And Sports
Hi folks! Welcome! At the heart of my philosophy for surgery recovery, and subsequently getting on with your life, is the risk-benefit assessment. I decided to write this blog post in response to a conversation with my brother, who has a decidedly low opinion of my Surgery Recovery Guide. Fortunately, I respect his opinions sufficiently to take them into serious consideration. To quote from his review on the ... Read more
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