Hi! Thanks for coming by! A few weeks ago I was visiting a local shoe store, where I entered into a conversation with an endurance runner who was having trouble with plantar fasciitis. We talked about the role of posture, shoes, running style, and a number of other factors that might alleviate the problem, and left it at that. The subject of running-induced plantar fasciitis interests me for two reasons, (1) I ... Read more
FitOldDog’s Guide To Curing Runner’s Plantar Fasciitis As Video With Explanatory Manual
Hi! Thanks for coming buy! If you've ever had plantar fasciitis you'll remember the misery it caused. I remember how it prevented me from running for months, trying all of the usual approaches advertised on the Internet and in running stores, including rest and ice and boots and socks that pull on your toes and orthotics, to no avail. However, as I studied the process of safe exercise for better health, ... 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
Running Or Walking Trails In The Fall And Winter Are Not To Be Missed
Hi! Thanks for coming by! Just a brief video today, which I took with my iPhone whilst walking with Scooter yesterday. Lovely cold day in North Carolina. Perfect for a walk or run, and much better than watching TV or staying in bed too long. Don't miss out, as this is a key component of any program of safe exercise for better health. -k @FitOldDog ... Read more
Goal Setting For Each Workout And Thoughts About PowerCrank Training For Running And Cycling
Hi and thanks for coming by! Sometimes I forget to listen to my own advice - do you ever do that? I was recently climbing on my trainer bike, to do a pre-run PowerCrank workout, when it occurred to me that I was just going through the motions. I would have ridden for 30 minutes at 140 watts, climbed off all sweaty and ready for my run, but would that have been the best training routine? So I ... Read more
Try Faster Walking To Springboard Your Run Cadence
Hi! One thing that I have noticed about Deb is that she always walks very fast. I even have to run for brief periods to keep up sometimes, or Deb will ask her now familiar question, "Why do you walk so slow?" What's more, Deb is a great runner, but she has no training discipline, and in just a few workouts she leaves me in the dust. I am in the process of reinventing my running in the hopes of ... Read more
New Technologies Can Be A Pain In The Butt If You Rely On Them Too Heavily
Put it on the seat, turn around, and whoosh it's gone. Technology gone crazy, not to mention those bloody automatic taps that only work half the time. Too complicated for their own good. Hi folks, You can be seduced by new technologies, especially on the bike. Take my word for it (a word that I received from my son, Nigel), don't rely too heavily on heart rate monitors, power meters, and the like, ... Read more
Sports Injuries Make Sense When You Understand Bodily Connections And Respect The Speed Limits
Hi folks, The trick to making sense of sports injuries is to work out what the symptoms really mean, which comes down to body awareness, knowledge of human anatomy, and a deep understanding of how everything is connected to everything else. For instance, if you have a pain in your butt after running, cycling, swimming, or even just sitting, you may wonder what is going on. Well, the choices ... Read more
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