Tag Archives: Old Dogs in Training

How Lucky I Am To Be A 70-Year Old Ironman-Distance Triathlete In Spite Of My Aortic Disease - Not Dead Yet!

Hi folks, welcome! Life is fragile, live it while you can! I was sitting here having a glass of wine, with two dogs (Willbe and Scooter) and one cat (Cat), enjoying a glass of wine, and it occurred to me … Continue reading →

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To Age Successfully Don’t Go Down The Road Taken By Winston Churchill, Follow Dylan Thomas Instead, But With A Little More Skipping

Hi folks! Welcome. Winston Churchill, though revered, never struck me as a very happy person, but I’m sure he had his reasons. I suspect, however, that lack of exercise and poor diet may have contributed to his general lack of … Continue reading →

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Pacing Your Exercise Or Race Training During Surgery Recovery

Now for the re-creation of FitOldDog? Hi folks, welcome! As an experiment of one, that being an aging Ironman-distance triathlete recovering from endovascular aortic surgery (again), whilst resuming training for the Lake Placid Ironman following my surgery (again), I’m learning … Continue reading →

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

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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OK! So You Turned 50, You’re A Boomer, Bummer! Want To Wallow In Nostalgia For Your Youth Or Be An Ironman (Or Something Else Exciting)?

Consider joining the FitOldDog club while it’s free (first 3 to sign up) and build our club. We’ll help you to become the best athlete and thinker you can be - it’s all in the body-mind! Hi folks, welcome! My … Continue reading →

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The Best Things In Life Most Certainly Are Not Free – Memories From The 2013 OBX Half Ironman

Hi folks! Welcome! A key role for the older scientist and older athlete is to encourage the next generation. Give it a try, it feels great when they appreciate it. I don’t mean ram your opinions down their throat. Just … Continue reading →

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Not Dead Yet Thanks To Modern Medicine And Human Ingenuity

Hi folks! Welcome to another day on this lovely, but dangerous, planet! Every day I read people’s stories on the Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Awareness and the Survivors of Aortic Dissection Facebook Pages, and I try to think of ways to … Continue reading →

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