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Your MInd Is Your Most Important Raw Material And Tool As An Endurance Athlete And You Get To Choose

FitOldDog’s blog post talks about the key nature of mind training, to complement body-training, for endurance athletes or anyone who wants to undertake safe exercise for better health. Continue reading →

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Rebuilding Your Life After Aortic Surgery With FitOldDog’s Quick Start Guide To Aortic Surgery Recovery

Commercial break to announce FitOldDog’s first product, the Aortic Surgery Recovery Quick Start Guide, to help you get your life back on track after such a life-threatening event based on my personal experience. Continue reading →

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Tools, Toys, Crutches, And How To Tell The Difference When It Comes To Shoe Orthotics

FitOldDog’s advice when it comes to shoe orthotics is that you determine whether you really need such equipment or are they a tool that became a crutch? Continue reading →

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The Ironman Swim From Hell In Saint George And Thoughts On Use Of The Finis Metronome For Swimming and Running

Ironman swimming is really only suited to strong, skilled athletes, whilst training equipment, such as the Finis Tempo Pro, should be used with due attention to effects on biomechanics. Continue reading →

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Compliance, Running Socks, And The KISS Principle

If you over think a problem or allow fear to drive your thinking you may well be worrying about the wrong thing and fail to fix a simple problem. Continue reading →

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ZZ Top, Blogging About Cheap Sunglasses, And Training For The Ironman

FitOldDog’s trick to finding blogging ideas, leading to ZZ Top, cheap sunglasses, and choosing the right gear for the right function as an endurance athlete. Continue reading →

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For Relaxed Muscles Sleep With A Tennis Ball

A tennis ball can be effective for releasing certain muscle groups as you lie in bed at night, requiring little effort but some careful practice. Continue reading →

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