Hi folks, Every now and then the Universe will send you a subtle sign, and you can take note or treat it as a SEP Field (Someone Else's Problem - The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy). I suspect that your response will be conditioned by your general level of awareness combined with behavioral conditioning derived from the delicate mix of your genome with your environment, including the effects of any ... Read more
Be Good To Yourself On The Way Up Because You Will Meet Yourself Again On The Way Down
Hi folks, I must admit that I never really did understand people too well, as they are never quite what they seem. My Mom would always tell us to watch what they do, as opposed to listening to what they say, which is sage advice. Human personalities vary like the sea in Hawaii, some appearing to be clear as crystal, others are more murky or opaque, and yet others are so choleric that they seem to be ... Read more
Swimming, Like Sex, Benefits From Technique, Conditioning And Love Of The Sport
Hi folks, A healthy life is all about healthy appetites, for food, love, exercise, intellectual challenge and spiritual contentment. This is why I love Ironman training. The consistent exercise associated with this great sport keeps me fit, is good for my brain, physical health, especially as I age (69 tomorrow), and apparently for my sex life. Boy, who would want to miss all of those benefits? ... Read more
Of Stiff Necks, Beauty, And The Power Of Exercise Over Your Life
"Can you coax your mind from its wandering and keep to the original oneness? Can you let your body become supple as a newborn child's? Can you cleanse your inner vision until you see nothing but the light? Can you love people and lead them without imposing your will? Can you deal with the most vital matters by letting events take their course? Can you step back from you own mind and thus ... Read more
In Living Stay Close To The Ground And To Your Roots In The Biosphere
"The supreme good is like water, which nourishes all things without trying to. It is content with the low places that people disdain. Thus it is like the Tao. In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple. In conflict, be fair and generous. In governing, don't try to control. In work, do what you enjoy. In family life, be completely present. When you are content to be ... Read more
Your MInd Is Your Most Important Raw Material And Tool As An Endurance Athlete And You Get To Choose
"Psychiatric diagnoses, in this view, are in the minds of observers and are not valid summaries of characteristics displayed by the observed." Extracted from 'In Being Sane In Insane Places' by David L. Rosenhan "Kevin, you must be crazy doing this Ironman stuff at your age - silence - maybe I should work out more?" By lots of people in FitOldDog's daily life. Hi folks, The thing about Ironman ... Read more
Learn How To Pick Up A Rock Before You Pick Up Your Tennis Racket
Hi folks, Many years ago I attempted to learn Chez Ollie, and I got close a few times after a year or so of trying. I got to feel, if only briefly, how you can put the force of your whole body into a punch over a distance of just a few centimeters. The process seemed to be all about optimal body coordination, timing, and considerable skill. It is apparent that there are many ways to carry out any action ... Read more
FitOldDog’s Podcast On Safe Exercise For Better Health And Injury Prevention
Hi folks, A while ago I was interviewed by Bill Vick. Bill kindly provided me with a video of the interview, the subject of which was FitOldDog's approach to exercise based on the FitOldDog Training Wheel. It made sense to convert the video to a podcast, which can be accessed by clicking either of the figures in this blog post. The narrative lasts for ... Read more
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