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Don’t Underestimate The Value Of Walking Your Dog As A Conditioning Exercise

Posted on October 29, 2011 by Kevin Morgan

  Hi folks, I learned about exercise from many people, one of which was Bruce Lee, via his books and my Jeet Kune Do instructor, Erwin (haven’t seen him for years - really nice guy). Ironman training or not, I … Continue reading →

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Are High School Athletics And Academics The Road To A Life-Long Love Of Learning?

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Kevin Morgan

My childhood experience taught me to love learning and sports for their own sake, which paid huge dividends in my academic career and more recently in sports as I attempt to master running as an older triathlete. Continue reading →

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Your Competition May Not Be As Tough As They Look

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Kevin Morgan

  Hi folks, Life is full of surprises, so don’t let your competition psyche you out (it’s not over ’till its over). When I was a youngster I joined a judo club. After only a few months of training our … Continue reading →

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Training As A Journey Of Self-Discovery: How Much Is Too Much?

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Kevin Morgan

  Hi folks, The real art to training safely comes down to knowing what to do and becoming aware of how much is too much. Too much what, you might ask? Let’s consider a few key variables. Impact: Recently I … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Achievement Of My Life Because I Didn’t Give Up, But No Match For Tank Man

Posted on July 2, 2011 by Kevin Morgan

Hi folks, My life has taught me, in many ways, that it is not a good idea to give up too soon in any endeavor that your really care about. I must admit, however, that due to no fault or … Continue reading →

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The Art Of Artful Living And How Training Helps Us To Deal With Aging

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Kevin Morgan

  Hi folks! I was listening to National Public Radio (NPR) the other day, where the life of Robert Frost was being discussed, and one of the ‘discussants’ stated that Robert Frost was of the opinion that we are all … Continue reading →

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Fate Taps Gently On The Door: Self-Awareness Can Save Your Life (It Did Mine!).

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Kevin Morgan

  Hi folks! It is important to remember that fate sometimes taps gently on the door of our consciousness. It can be fatal not to listen. This is certainly true of many aging conditions, including aneurysms. So! For older athletes, … Continue reading →

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