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Fond Memories Of An Expat AAA-Ironman Triathlete As A Young Veterinarian In Wellington Somerset

Raising awareness of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening tests is an important task for survivors of AAA, including FitOldDog. Continue reading →

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Work Out And Race With Your Kids For As Long As You Can

By staying fit into my late 60s, I am still able to work out with my three sons, a weight lifter, runner/cyclist, and Ironman triathlete, which makes my life full and very satisfying. Plus I get to see my kids. Continue reading →

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Find Your Personal Motivator Whatever That Happens To Be And Exploit It To The Max

If you want to continue exercising for better health it is essential that you determine what motivates you to train and then to exploit it as much as you can. An example of such a motivator is presented as a story about a PhD dissertation and working in the oil fields. Continue reading →

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My Favorite Training Information Site: Joe Friel’s Blog

Hi Folks, There are plenty of good exercise-related blogs out there. My favorite Internet training resource is Joe Friel’s Blog. It has lots of information going back several years, with regular posts that can be followed on Twitter. What more … Continue reading →

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Book “Your Medical Mind” By Groopman And Hartzband Is Highly Recommended By FitOldDog

If you want to be better able to choose the right doctor, improve the way that you work with the ones you select through an increased awareness of the hidden psychological issues, and to optimize your chances of a good outcome for your personal health, I strongly recommend that you read this book. Continue reading →

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Accidents Happen When You Are Tired Or Distracted

  Hi folks, Have you ever had a serious training accident? I have experienced several, and each one was at least to some extent my own fault. I was tired or lost my focus every time. These accidents included the following: … Continue reading →

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Train to Race or Race to Train, Lazy Bum, And Dropped By An 81-Year Old

  Hi folks, Well! My son and I finished the Eagleman race this weekend. It was one of those races where you wonder why you are doing this to yourself, as it was very hot, lots of people had cramps, … Continue reading →

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