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Welcome!

 

I love to tell stories about the enjoyment of life, to small or large groups. Tales are selected to suit the needs and interests of the group. I also encourage people to share their stories.

 

See below for proposed topics, or suggest your own.

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The goal is to help people handle the challenges of aging. This requires some preparation, physically, emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually. Don't you think?

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In a recent talk to a seniors group at the Raleigh United Methodist Church, a lady approached me after the session to say, "Kevin, I really enjoyed your stories. You made people laugh, who I'd never seen smile before."

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This both surprised and encouraged me to further develop my story-telling skills. Learning new things keeps us young at heart.

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  • I can be reached at (919) 357-3226 or olddogintraining@gmail.com

  • I live in Carrboro, North Carolina.

  • Fee: $0 to $100, depending on the situation.

  • Long distance trips would need to be negotiated.

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Suggested Topics

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  • How to train for aging, the ultimate endurance sport, including physical, mental, emotional and spiritual training. Lessons from a life of physical and mental training, including Ironman and multiple other sports, a life as a successful (happy) veterinary scientist, while weathering the usual challenges of life, relationships, and children.

  • A curious journey from paleo to vegan with stops in between. Food, nutrition, and smart choices without sacrificing flavor.

  • From the sheep that set the barn on fire to the rat that turned me into a vegan. Stories about the animals with whom we share this planet.

  • How pain saved my life. Experiences and perspectives on how pain can help you to cope with the challenges we all face.

  • What if you lost your sense of smell. About how our noses work, the importance of olfaction, and how it may be damaged by pollutants in the environment.

  • Competing in the Ironman in your 70s. Ironman training and what it takes to remain injury-free, while enjoying this great sport.

  • Coping with the news that you have a major health challenge. Lessons learned from a life-threatening abdominal aortic aneurysm, which I found in 2010, thanks to an Ironman race - or I'd be dead, that's for sure.

  • How to survive in science. Valuable lessons learned from a successful career of 40 years. It really was fun!

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