Hi folks, We are finally able to open our grocery store and local hangout, Johnny's Gone Fishing LLC. The inspections are complete, the Certificate of Occupancy has been approved, we are purchasing inventory, and yours truly, FitOldDog, was elected to consider where we might buy our coffee beans and other paraphernalia (cups and stuff). Coffee is a sensory experience, and like all sensory experiences ... Read more
It’s Worth The Trouble To Get To Know Your Psoas Muscles
Hi folks, Another great dance lesson today, in which no dancing was done or music heard. It was all about exploring and activating my core, whilst working to keep other muscle groups quiescent, and thus allowing my core to do what it does best. Rebecca, my dance and Continuum teacher, informed me that the psoas muscles are central to dance. In the past, I got to know my major hip flexors, the psoas ... Read more
The Definition Of A Good Day And Occam’s Razor
Hi folks, Well, I had a good day today. Two people said that they had started working out because I had inspired them. Something to do with my running and biking and swimming and going to the gym all the time, I guess. But that was nice. The other 'good thing' happened at the store we are re-opening, Johnny's Gone Fishing. We have been giving away complimentary bagels (apologies to Gary Taubes), ... Read more
Engaging Your Core As You Run And Core Running?
Engaging your core as you run? Engaging your core? Now, there's a trick! Better still, run with your whole body. Move correctly for safe exercise as you age. To fix injuries, such as plantar fasciitis. But what is your core? It's difficult to explain what I mean, by engaging your core, but I'll try. Don't think that a bunch of crunches will do the trick. That just overworks one set of abdominal muscles, the ... Read more
I Wonder If René Descartes Enjoyed Dancing
Hi folks, There are two famous quotes by Frenchmen about the nature of life, "Je pense donc je suis" (I think, therefore I am [Cogito ergo sum] - René Descartes, philosopher) and "Rien n'est vrai comme ce qu'on sent" (Nothing is as true as what one feels - Jean-Pierre Claris de Florian, poet). One says he exists because he thinks and the other states that it's really all about feelings. Two halves of ... Read more
Advice To A Very Fit Woman Over 60 Who Has Never Been A Runner On Running Her First 10k
I was recently asked for advice on training for a 10k run. This request came via Twitter, and it was from a woman over 60 years of age (Ummhh!), had never been a runner (Oh! Boy!), said she is very fit (what kind of fit?), at some undefined time in the future (Oh dear!). Now, can I give meaningful advice in response to such a question with so many unknowns? My answer is "Yes! And she could have a great time, ... Read more
Running (or Writing) After Our Passion By Andrea Cumbo (AndiLit)
Hi folks, This is an invited post by Andrea (Andi) Cumbo, my writing teacher. I recently heard a 'serious writer' say on National Public Radio that "blogging is graffiti with punctuation." I, like many bloggers, work hard to do better than that, and I must admit that I took exception to this comment. So I signed up for one of Andi's courses, during which we aspiring authors were challenged ... Read more
There Is No Such Thing As A Recovery Run
Hi folks, A few years ago I managed to finish Chez Ollie, which covered 128 miles of really hilly roads, with four category one (very steep) climbs. It was really tough, but well organized, especially those salted potatoes at about 80 miles in. I was pleased to finish in eleven hours and forty minutes, which is pretty good for my age group. The next day I was sore and tired, but not really wiped ... Read more
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