"Hope and fear are both phantoms that arise from thinking of the self." From the Tao te Ching by Lao-tzu, translated by S. Mitchell Hi folks! Thanks for stopping by! I consider meditation, and more specifically meditating on living 'in the now,' as a key component of any program of safe exercise for better health. The goal is to plan and prepare wisely, whilst not giving into useless ... Read more
Don’t F**k With Me Old Man And A Brief Comment On Motivation As You Age
Hi folks! Thanks for stopping by! One of the keys to continuing a program of safe exercise for better health, and to maintain your level of motivation, as you age, is to stay young at heart and learn from those younger than yourself in order to remain an active member of society. I was enjoying a glass of wine with friends the other day, when I noticed how young those people are. Boy! They ... Read more
The Meaning Of Life, Snowballs, Business, And Endurance Training
Hi folks! Thanks for stopping by! You've got to love the spring, as life renews itself and so do we, as we are life. As I headed out with the dogs for an early morning walk I noticed that the crocuses were up. What a treat! This kind of thing always used to make me wonder about the meaning of life. Why do they come up every year? Why do people do things? Why? Finally it dawned on me. The meaning ... Read more
You Are Who You Think You Are So Think Big
Hi folks! Thanks for stopping by! As an athlete, when you undertake a program of safe exercise for better health, or for life in general, your performance will be very much a function of who and what you think you are! Up until my mid forties I suffered from a terrible disease of the mind, a false sense of self, known more popularly as poor self-esteem. As a scientist I had no such ... Read more
Born To Run So Don’t Give Up On Barefoot Running
Hi folks! Thanks for stopping by! Remember the Barefoot Running craze? I hear people scoff at it all the time, saying that the podiatrists and chiropractors love the business it brings. You have to do it right for you! I tried barefoot running for over a year and had lots of problems with strained tendons in my feet, even though I went slowly and carefully. I suspect that my particular problems were ... Read more
I Had Pain In My Right Foot And The Fascia Was Inflamed But It Wasn’t Running-Induced Plantar Fasciitis
Hi folks! Thanks for stopping by! When it comes to diagnosing sports injuries, such as plantar fasciitis, it is important to remember that cause and correlation are not the same thing. This is a key feature of safe exercise for better health, body awareness. I was reminded of this fact by a conversation with a friend earlier today. She mentioned that she suspected she was suffering tennis elbow. A ... Read more
FitOldDog Suspects That Too Much Sensory Input Is Damaging To The Psyche
Hi folks! Thanks for stopping by! The ready availability of television (TV), and other electronic distractions, would appear to discourage safe exercise for better health and a balanced life - that's my personal opinion, anyway. Endurance races are pretty meditative as you spend much of your time training alone. In fact, it's calm, and such sensory quiet time is good for the soul (whatever that is, ... Read more
Daffodils In The Woods Are Like Unexpected Training Issues That Reflect Your Body’s Physical And Emotional History
Hi folks! Thanks for stopping by! History is all around and within us, which can be an important issue when it comes to safe exercise for better health. Consider your body's history of injuries, including childhood nutritional challenges or subsequent physical accidents, when you start to increase your training load. A chain is only as strong as it's weakest link, so select your sport accordingly, ... Read more
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