Hi folks! Glad you stopped by! When I see people close to my age walking around like 'elderly people,' I wonder why they don't wake up and see they're headed towards a limited life! I plan to stave that off for as long as I can get away with it, which entails a constant state of learning. We each perceive the world in different ways, which is a good thing when it comes to survival of the species. It's known ... Read more
Invited Post By Rebecca Amis Lawson: FitOldDog Benefits Considerably From His Study Of Continuum, But What Is It?
"Triathletes of all ages spend a lot of time, money and effort getting the right bike and running gear, but they rarely seem to invest enough in tuning the engine." by FitOldDog Hi Folks, FitOldDog has been coming to see me for a while now. We work on his alignment, posture, movement dynamics and patterns that are inhibiting his performance in his sport and life. Often we will use a modality called ... Read more
Eggs is Eggs? You Are What You Eat So Select Your Foods Carefully!
Hi folks! Glad you came by! Chose your food with care for optimal nutrition. Since going Paleo, to very good effect, I've been eating even more eggs than before. I always try to buy the best eggs I can (tempted to get some chickens of our own), and when you lay (excuse the pun) your hands on eggs from chickens living on bugs you'll find that they are REALLY tasty! The benefits of a Paleo diet have been ... Read more
Hill Climb On The Bike Is 80% Mental Endurance And Skill Whatever Your Age – Ten Cycling Tips From FitOldDog
Hi folks! Glad you came by! Endurance sports require a great deal of mental training, whether you are young, old, a professional athlete or an age grouper having fun. It took me a long time to learn the key skills of cycling, and I still have plenty of progress to make. Over the years, my hill climbing has improved considerably through the process of ascending many hills and watching what works best for me. ... Read more
Finding Your Motivator On FitOldDog’s List Is Not Always Easy But It’s Worth The Trouble – Can You Find Yours?
“Any effort that has self-glorification as its final endpoint is bound to end in disaster.” by Robert M. Pirsig, from The Painter’s Keys. Hi folks! Thanks for stopping by! From time to time people ask what motivates me to compete in Ironman races, which many consider bad for my health. I reply that, (a) Ironman saved my life in 2010, and (2) I just enjoy them. But is that really why I like to continue with ... Read more
Avoid One Major Injury Risk Of Ironman Training, Disruption Of Family Life, With FitOldDog’s List Of Palliative Approaches
"In family life, be completely present." Tao te Ching, translation by S. Mitchell Hi folks! Glad you came by! It is a true work of art to integrate Ironman training with a balanced and healthy family life, but it can be done with a little thought and compromise. Conversation with Deb: Kevin - "Say, Deb, what do you find to be the advantages of my Ironman training?" Deb - "Well, 1. You are happy, 2. ... Read more
Roller Recovery And Onto Safe Training For The Next Endurance Race As An Older Athlete
Hi folks! Thanks for stopping by! There's a trick to controlling your race season, especially if you are an older athlete (takes longer to recover) combined with a busy program, the trick being to avoid injuries, whilst maintaining your fitness level. With time and practice you learn how to balance recovery time with maintaining your training level for key races. I was pretty nervous about 10 days ago, ... Read more
What Does It Mean To Do A Risk-Benefit Assessment For The Older Athlete With Health Challenges Such Aortic Surgery?
Hi folks! Thanks for stopping by! The primary goal of this blog, and my recent e-book, is to assist people with the art and science, and I do mean art, of getting back on with their lives after a major health challenge, such as abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) surgery. My e-book emphasizes the importance of undertaking your own personal risk-benefit analysis or assessment. This is the process whereby you ... Read more
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