Tag Archives: injuries

If I Could Only Afford To Buy One Roller To Keep Me Running Safely, Which One Would It Be?

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Kevin Morgan

Hi folks! Nice that you came by. I was thinking today, as I rolled a tight calf muscle, “If I could only afford one roller, which one would I buy?” I really like my TriggerPoint Performance roller; so much, in … Continue reading →

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Recovery From Major Surgery May Take Longer Than You Think, But I Suspect That Luis Has It Nailed

Posted on May 24, 2014 by Kevin Morgan

“If I had an hour to solve a problem I’d spend 55 minutes thinking about the problem and 5 minutes thinking about solutions.” Albert Einstein Hi folks, welcome to my thoughts! I do love to think, and I especially like … Continue reading →

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Plantar Fasciitis And Rollers Revisited - Correlation Does Not Prove Cause And Effect, But If It Works Use It.

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Kevin Morgan

If you’re an older athlete (which I am), you’ll be forced to carefully explore your biomechanics (body movement processes) in order to head off injuries, if you hope to stay in the game into your 80s and beyond (which I … Continue reading →

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FitOldDog’s Training Diary (Day 79 of 221) - First Small Strain And Extended Family Are Key To Your Success

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Kevin Morgan

Countdown to Lake Placid Ironman Had my first strain (not a real injury), running in my Nike Free shoes. I knew my feet couldn’t handle it, but those light shoes feel so good. Slight strain on my lateral right foot. … Continue reading →

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FitOldDog’s Daily Training Diary (Day 47 of 221) - From Aortic Surgery To The 2014 Lake Placid Ironman - Claudication?

Posted on February 1, 2014 by Kevin Morgan

Lest you think it’s easy being a 70-year-old Ironman triathlete, remember, we are always struggling with something age-related. In this case chronic intermittent exercise-induced calf tightness, which may be a case of claudication. Then again, it might not? Cleveland Clinic … Continue reading →

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Endurance Training: When You Go Harder It’s Harder, But How Hard Is Too Hard? Remember, A Chain Is Only As Strong As The Weakest Link

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Kevin Morgan

Hi folks, good to have you back (or here for the first time). How hard is too hard to push yourself during training and races? This can be a life or death question, of which I was reminded by a … Continue reading →

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Listen To Your Coach Or Customer, And Learn - Great Review Of Our Plantar Fasciitis Product - Thanks Coach Rosemary!

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Kevin Morgan

This is why I love my nascent business, Old Dogs in Training LLC: Happy Customer - here is her Amazon review I am able to jump on my trampoline again, January 23, 2014, By R. Glean FitOldDog’s Plantar Fasciitis Treatment: This … Continue reading →

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