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 couldn't handle one of Erwin's classes today. I remember Bruce Lee writing that one should incorporate exercise into your daily life, and not confine it to the workout area. This included climbing ... Read more
Are High School Athletics And Academics The Road To A Life-Long Love Of Learning?
I am fortunate in that our mother encouraged us to gain an education, leading us kids to a love of learning, with foreign languages and music being a constant accompaniment to our teenage existence. I took up photography and water polo in order to seek respite from the household clamor, because it is quiet in the dark room and there is little talking in the pool. My childhood homelife experience, however, taught ... Read more
Is The Ironman Safe? FitOldDog Says, “Yes, If You Do It Right.” What Do The Experts Say?
Hi folks, We live in a truly hostile environment, and we want to feel safe. The air we breathe is held on by gravity, and one good near miss by a large meteor could suck it all away. The solid ground isn't solid after all (ever been through a small earthquake?), and the so-called solid bit is floating on molten rock (not friendly stuff for organisms made largely of water). We are surrounded by and full of other ... Read more
Using Information Technology To Look After Yourself Properly
Hi folks, welcome! I am going to tell you about some software that I like, but I was not asked to do this by anyone, including the vendor. If this were an advertisement I would say so in order to follow the rules of ethical blogging. Just thought I would say that up front, as being up front is important to me. If you have a health challenge it is critical that you gain as much understanding of your issues as ... Read more
Book “Your Medical Mind” By Groopman And Hartzband Is Highly Recommended By FitOldDog
Hi folks, I was listening to National Public Radio (NPR) the other day, when I heard some comments by Jerome Groopman and Pamela Hartzband that jibed with my point of view when it comes to doctors and the things that they say. The speakers were discussing a book that they had recently published, called 'Your Your Medical Mind: How To Decide What Is Right For You.' It sounded interesting so I downloaded it to my ... Read more
Who Is Going To Last Longest, Me Or My Chevy Tahoe – Depends How I Drive Us?
Hi folks, I have to admit, even though it burns lots of gas when I drive it, my old Chevy truck, just like my body, is a remarkable piece of machinery. Just turning 300,000 miles and I am yet to have to put in oil between regular 6,000-mile servicing. The power train is still intact. Had to have work done on the brakes several times, and the steering. It has only left me stuck twice, a failed fuel pump and ... Read more
Bots And You
Hi folks, For anyone new to this site who is expecting training advice I recommend that you follow this link, as today I want to talk about Internet bots. More precisely, I want to encourage you to listen to someone else talking about bots. The more I blog the more I learn about the strange world of the Internet, and incidentally about myself. In my mind there are creatures (bots), like little black beetles, ... Read more
What Is The Real Deal When It Comes To Training?
Hi folks, My all-time favorite movie is 'The Princess Bride.' I especially like Fezzik (Andre) the giant. But once again the book (by William Goldman) is better than the movie, except in one respect, Peter Falk was great as the granddad reading this fairytale to a disinterested young grandson. I was sad when Peter Falk died. He was perfect as Lieutenant Columbo. To return to The Princess Bride, as ... Read more
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