Hi folks, welcome to another lovely day! Coming ready or not! Your life is what you make it! So make it good! -k @FitOldDog ... Read more
The Survival Of Sports And A Healthy Democracy Depends Upon Honesty And Reasoned Debate – Interesting Times For Both.
Hi folks, welcome to my scrambled musings for the day! Stay true to your word athletes, whatever goes on around you, and if in doubt reread the poem, IF, by Rudyard Kipling. The survival of sports, including triathlons, depends upon honesty and reasoned debate. This is also true of a healthy democracy, it would appear. Furthermore, our leaders should set a good example for others to follow, but maybe that is ... Read more
A FitOldDog Happiness Interview – Steve Of Outlaw Hot Dogs
Hi folks! Just a brief video for your viewing pleasure, as I explore the world around me! Thank you Steve for a great hot dog, that Willbe also enjoyed, and for your interesting commentary on life and happiness, while the crossing beeped and people milled around. Yes! I know hot dogs aren't Paleo, but one has to live the American Dream! -k @FitOldDog ... Read more
The Simple Things In Life Including Damp Fall Mornings
Hi folks, welcome to my ponderings! Fall mornings, especially those damp chilly ones, are perfect for running or walking, so get out there if you can and enjoy our lovely planet. It is only too easy to let your life rush by, until all of a sudden you realize that you missed it, having been too busy going somewhere in a hurry. Often one forgets what the rush was all about - so STOP for a moment from time-to-time ... Read more
Winter Training Begins With A Race To The Death By Prognosticating Woolly Bears
Hi folks, welcome! Bike riding tip of the day: if you carry pepper spray to dissuade unfriendly dogs from interfering with your ride, take care to go to the back of the peloton when you use it. My friends weren't happy to ride through that irritant cloud, but at least it demonstrated how well the stuff works. Those lovely fall bike rides are here at last, and I certainly enjoyed our easy spin this morning. ... Read more
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 a carefully chosen word to get them going, encouraging them to employ their strengths and transcend weaknesses. The day after an endurance race I sit and think about it over my morning cup of ... 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
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