Tag Archives: sports psychology

We Learn More From Setbacks Than Successes, And Even Mr. Miyagi Had To Learn To Suck It Up!

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Kevin Morgan

Hi folks, welcome! Do you remember Mr. Miyagi, the all-wise mentor of the Karate Kid, who still had trouble being outdone by the neophyte, Daniel? There are great lessons to be learned from that movie, which I enjoyed a lot. … Continue reading →

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Ironman Spectators Should Get A Medal Too, Especially Those With Kids - FitOldDog Watching His Son, Nigel, At The 2014 Texas Ironman

Posted on May 17, 2014 by Kevin Morgan

Hi folks, welcome! Empathy, or putting yourself in the shoes of another, leads to greater understanding and tolerance, though I still find some people to be impossible. Guess I have spiritual work to do. Whilst watching my son today, at … Continue reading →

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Epiphanies And Paradigm Shifts Are Rare, But Matt Fitzgerald Gave Me One Of Each: Train To Recover

Posted on April 13, 2014 by Kevin Morgan

“How you think about an issue will determine your relationship to it, so think wisely, which is a life-long process of learning.” FitOldDog “Get more out of your training by doing it backwards. Your fitness increases not while you run … Continue reading →

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How To Stay In The Sport As An Aging Athlete, FitOldDog’s Seven Simple Rules

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Kevin Morgan

Hi folks! Welcome. One thing is for sure, exercise is good for you. Another thing is for sure, the older you get the easier it is to injure yourself Yet another thing is for sure, the older you are the … Continue reading →

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Pay Attention On The Road For Bike Safety And Look Both Ways To Stay In The Gene Pool - Closest I Ever Came To Killing Someone On The Road!

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Kevin Morgan

Hi folks! Another lovely day on planet Earth, don’t you think? How can you expect the unexpected, and see what you need to see all the time? Remember that when you’re riding your bike, and have a mirror and good … Continue reading →

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Safe Rehabilitation And Subsequent Exercise Following Aortic Surgery Depend Upon Base, Pace, And Your Dreams For The Future

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Kevin Morgan

Alan Martins says: March 1, 2014 at 9:35 pm “I totally agree, was also told not to play golf and go for little walks! What? If I’m going down, it’s going to be with a smile on my face. Live life!” … Continue reading →

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Aortic Patient Versus Athlete With Stent: Take Care How You Label Yourself As It Will Create Your Reality

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Kevin Morgan

Hi folks, welcome to my blather! There are many ways to look death in the face, but the real trick is to look life in the face. Aging comes with all sorts of health challenges, including the possibility of aortic … Continue reading →

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