Category Archives: Exercise

Acclimating to Heat and Humidity: Coach Gale’s notes

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Dad

Continuing on our theme of Heat and Humidity, I looked up a 2 part article that Coach Gale Bernhardt had written on acclimating to the hot and humid environment…a worthy read. Our picture today on what to do if it doesn’t work… Part … Continue reading →

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Should you workout when hungry…intentionally?

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Dad

In my daily routine: I’m usually sitting at my desk by 6:30-7:00am Have my morning smoothie, 500 calories, by 8:00am…sometimes stretching it out a bit and in good shape for a workout by 10:00am ‘ish…if I get deeper into the … Continue reading →

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New study says 90% of studies are flawed

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Dad

Something that you’ve seen woven into my posts over the last few months are the conflicting conclusions from various studies, supposedly studying the same thing…and the often strong difference of opinion between experts on the same topic …it’s a challenge trying … Continue reading →

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Listen to your body

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Dad

Iron Buddy Anne sends this along today…great reminder especially for us ‘Masters’ athletes…you weren’t thinking of Iron Dad when you read it were you? 🙂 …thanks Anne! This is a quote in today’s paper in an article by David Quick, from … Continue reading →

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First outside bike ride in 2 months!

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Dad

Ah, good to be back on the bike outside, on a rare 60F winter day…beautiful! Decided that my mountain bike was the perfect vehicle for an outdoor spin in over 2 months…pumped up the tires, lubed the chain, and out the door for … Continue reading →

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Jack LaLanne…you are an Ironman!

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Dad

Sitting down at my desk this morning at 6:30am, in advance of a VERY busy work day, as my computer booted up it presented me with the news that Jack LaLanne had died at the age of 96. Here was the … Continue reading →

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Ironman push-up challenge!

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Dad

I’m reminded that an Ironman accomplishment can come in many different forms …one example from an earlier post: https://irondaughterirondad.com/laura-scott-you-are-an-ironman/ The most recent was my post about a good friend of mine that had 65 push-ups as a goal on his … Continue reading →

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How many push-ups can you do?

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Dad

I was talking with a long-time friend and business associate today, that’s been reading our blog, and having a chat about the challenge of consistency and discipline…and the ebb and the flow as we try to keep it all going all … Continue reading →

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Why are muscles stiff after overexertion exercise

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Dad

As I felt my quads slowly stiffen up the next day from the running test last week, I was reminded that no-one _really_ knows why that happens, or indeed what it is…and one of my Iron Buddies asked me yesterday about … Continue reading →

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What happens if a planned workout isn’t ‘happening’

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Dad

We’ve all been faced with it…a planned workout just isn’t going as planned. One idea is just to press through, and push the workout according to the original plan…generally a bad idea though from my experience…unhappy and fried body parts … Continue reading →

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Never too soon to get started

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Dad

Well, the gym is packed again for the New Year…_truly_ all ages, shapes and sizes out in their new exercise togs…and treadmills and steppers and ellipticals that only a few weeks ago, were dusty, and forlorn, bravely standing at attention, … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year!

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Dad

Well, here we are…January 1st…and the start of another New Year…and for me, time to put away the party hats It’s now been a couple of months since Ironman Florida…and I’ve arrived 2-3 pounds lighter than I was…so a good result … Continue reading →

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Better not wait until January

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Dad

New Year’s resolutions are only a couple of days away, but I don’t think that I can wait, so go ahead and join in 🙂 Just back from 10 days of travelling and heavy eating, drinking and general holiday cheer…with … Continue reading →

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Vacation workout adjustments

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Dad

From our friends at Endurance Natioin, some good stuff to keep in mind during vacations: Vacations are a part of your real life. Don’t be a total tool and potentially ruin it for you, your spouse and family by being … Continue reading →

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Body fat percentage

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Dad

So what is my body fat percentage inquiring minds would like to know?…including myself…well sort of…the idea that the tests are all inaccurate…just to what degree…doesn’t really excite me very much, so I haven’t bothered.  I also have the opposite problem of … Continue reading →

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