Hi folk! Thanks for stopping by! There are many ways to stay young at heart, and not so old in body as you might be if you neglect yourself. For instance, I find that talking, no, listening, to children keeps me balanced. I was enjoying a nice cup of coffee the other day, and reading a book, when two kids that I know well (and love to death), started climbing on me, both talking at the same time. My ... Read more
How You Perceive Yourself Will Determine How Well You Perform As An Athlete And In Life In General
Hi! Thanks for coming by! In order to perform well as an athlete, or in anything else for that matter, your self-image is critical, and it has to be a right blend of humility and confidence. Your friends and fellow athletes can help you with this, because as Robert Burns said: “O, wad some Power the giftie gie us To see oursels as others see us! It wad frae monie a blunder free us, An' ... Read more
Temple Of Materialism Or Hive Of Industry And What Is Your Perspective On Ironman Training?
Hi! When it comes to Ironman training, some people think that I'm crazy, some are inspired to do the same, and others just change the subject (which is fine with me). It is all a matter of your perspective or worldview. Like most things, it comes down to your philosophy. When I visit the local mall, Southpoints, I like to call it The Temple of Materialism, but in another way, a transplanted ... Read more
Life Depends Upon Death So Learn To Live In The Moment
"Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rage at close of day; Rage, rage against the dying of the light. Though wise men at their end know dark is right, Because their words had forked no lightning they Do not go gentle into that good night. Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay, Rage, rage against the dying ... Read more
FitOldDog Is Impressed By Fellow Athletes And Race Staff At The Expo As The New York City Marathon 2012 Is Cancelled
Hi folks, I was really impressed by the reaction of my fellow athletes at Chez Ollie, as we were simultaneously picking up our race packets and the news was breaking that the event had finally been cancelled. Well, you know, sometimes 'life is what happens when you have other plans,' but there are always people having a harder time, like many of the residents of New York City following Hurricane ... Read more
Doom Bunny And FitOldDog’s Support Crew For The New York City Marathon 2012
Hi folks, Well, in spite of everything, the New York City Marathon is still on! So my traveling support crew of six great people are getting ready to fly, bus, walk, swim and whatever it takes, to get to the race and see FitOldDog and his fellow members of Team Heartosaurus come into Central Park after running through one of the greatest cities on Earth. Yeh! Couldn't do it without you (well, ... Read more
Is Your Life A Step Up Or A Step Down For The Biosphere In General Or Humans More Specifically
Hi folks, There was a man next door whose name was David - correction, there is a man next door whose name is David, and he left me some wonderful gifts in his 'backyard.' Beautiful walls with thoughts, hopes and dreams clearly attached, and a little bench where I like to sit from time to time and appreciate the richness of my life. So David's life, for me at least, was a step up, not a step ... Read more
Your Perception Of Yourself Creates Your World And Determines How Or Whether You Ask A Girl Out
Hi folks, You might wonder why I'm talking about dating, when (a) I've been in a great relationship for over five years, and I still am, and (b) this blog is about safe exercise for better health and people with aortic aneurysms. Let's face it, an aortic aneurysm is bad, but a bad relationship can be worse. I've been there, I should know. Imagine choosing a car, but there is one special really nice ... Read more
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