Tag Archives: Running

FitOldDog’s Daily Training Diary (Day 47 of 221) - From Aortic Surgery To The 2014 Lake Placid Ironman - Claudication?

Lest you think it’s easy being a 70-year-old Ironman triathlete, remember, we are always struggling with something age-related. In this case chronic intermittent exercise-induced calf tightness, which may be a case of claudication. Then again, it might not? Cleveland Clinic … Continue reading →

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FitOldDog’s Daily Training Diary (Day 46 of 221) - From Aortic Surgery To The 2014 Lake Placid Ironman - Not Enough Sleep

Countdown to Lake Placid Ironman Disrupted sleep is great for disrupting your workout, but it couldn’t be helped. Workouts: Swim: solid 3,600 yards, meeting all the intervals. Corrected brokens to 1×300, 2×150, 3×100, 4×75, 6×50 on the 6:00. Run: 2 miles easy. … Continue reading →

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FitOldDog’s Daily Training Diary (Day 45 of 221) - From Aortic Surgery To The 2014 Lake Placid Ironman - Shoulder Work For Run

Countdown to Lake Placid Ironman Workouts: Continuum/Feldenkrais session. You have to diminish tightness to improve performance. Three steps forward, two steps back. In order to continue to free up my run, which involves tightness of my right calf originating from … Continue reading →

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Soft Feet Are Happy Feet

Hi Folks, I’m pleased that you took the time to visit! Whether you walk, run, bike, swim, ski, or whatever, happy feet are one key to a happy you. The way to develop happy feet is to (a) build strong, … Continue reading →

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FitOldDog’s Daily Training Diary (Day 38 of 221) - From Aortic Surgery To The 2014 Lake Placid Ironman

Countdown to Lake Placid Ironman Steady training today: Workouts: Bike: 35 min strength work on trainer 5 min x 80 watt warmup, 5 min x 100 watts, 5 min x 120 watts, 5 min x 80 watts rest, 5 min x … Continue reading →

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The Plantar Fasciitis Challenge - Every Case Is Different - The Role Of Constant Vigilance In Healthy Aging And Sports

Hi folks, welcome! In order to get over and stay over sports injuries, or the negative impact of aging on your activity level, you have to be constantly vigilant in order to fix your issues and keep them fixed. I’m … Continue reading →

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FitOldDog’s Daily Training Diary (Day 31) - From Aortic Surgery To The 2014 Lake Placid Ironman - Calf Kegels

Countdown to Lake Placid Ironman Hi folks! Funny how we forget stuff. As an older guy I’m familiar with the value of Kegel exercises, having a routine that does not need describing in detail. As an older athlete, routine can … Continue reading →

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