Hi folks, welcome to my cogitations! Got to love triathlon! I guess I've completed a bunch of triathlons now, including six Ironman distance races, and every time I meet those (can I say middle-aged?) guys struggling to finish their first Ironman, I think, "If only they hadn't done (or had done) such and such, and they'd be feeling a whole lot better," so I thought I'd hand out a little gratuitous advice in ... Read more
If You’re Forced To Stop And Wait, Use It As A Chance To Cogitate: Launes, Spiders, And Integrating The ‘Real World’ With The Internet As An Older Athlete
"In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple. In conflict, be fair and generous. In governing, don't try to control. In work, do what you enjoy. In family life, be completely present." From: Tao te Ching by Lao-tzu, translated by S. Mitchell. Hi folks! Welcome! Whilst waiting for a train at a crossing the other day, I realized that there were a number of things, which I ... Read more
There Is No Shame In A DNF, Just Spin The Right Number Of Plates For Your Psyche, But Don’t Let Anyone Down
Hi folks, welcome! As I finished a race recently, I heard the announcer mention that another competitor, just ahead of me, had never had a DNF (did not finish), as if this was a success story. This I found to be odd, as sometimes, if you push yourself, you are bound to drop out to avoid risk of injury, as a training decision, or just to protect your health. Then again, it depends on how your brain works, I guess, ... Read more
Exercise Tips: Luck, Albert Einstein and Bike Gloves
Hi folks! Welcome. My exercise tips for the day are to recommend that you have balance in your life and on the bike, and always wear your bike gloves. When I tell people that I just enjoyed a trip somewhere interesting they often say, "You lucky devil, wish I could go there." But it has almost nothing to do with so called luck, it is a result, generally, of my saving some cash, making a plan, courting a ... Read more
Contemplating The Parallels Between Geology And Training Base Or Physical Fitness
Hi folks! Welcome. It's always good to be home after a trip! A number of books have changed my perspective concerning the nature of science, including 'The Map That Changed The World,' which essentially traces the history of the field of Geology from a western perspective. I find that there are many parallels between our internal and external worlds, with the former being largely sculpted by our interactions ... Read more
Do Stuff To See Stuff: Camping In Red Rock Canyon Before The 2013 World 70.3 Ironman Championship Race In Las Vegas
Hi folks! Welcome. If you have an active life-style, which will get you out there doing things, you can enjoy seeing interesting places, having fascinating experiences, and meet good people, which is why we are camping in Red Rock Canyon as I prepare to compete in another Ironman race. It feels so good to make my tea in the morning, and no bugs, just wonderful feelings. It was Deb's idea to camp prior to ... Read more
Nose Clips, Ileotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS), When Not To Listen To Your Legs During Ironman Races, And Never Hesitate To Start Over
Hi folks, welcome to my contemplation location, where I endeavor to improve peoples lives! After many intermittent and strange bouts of ileo-tibial band syndrome (ITBS), whilst running, I'm now convinced that it can be induced by how you run. Several episodes during Ironman races, including my recent Lake Placid Ironman Paleo DNF, have demonstrated that going too easy on a run, plodding in fact, will trigger ... Read more
Like This Or Like This? When It Comes To Body Movement Only You Know Best, With A Little Awareness Education
Hi folks, welcome, When it comes to body movement, for anyone traveling across the surface of this beautiful but dangerous planet, be they athlete or not, head position, eye position, foot strike angle, shoulder blade mobility, and hundreds of other little things, especially 'mind position', can make the difference between moving freely and being crippled up on the couch. I couldn't resist using the following ... Read more
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