Monthly Archives: May 2009

Web MD Great Wellness, Fitness Site

Posted on May 21, 2009 by jeff noel

Web MD has lots of articles to surf regarding wellness, fitness, diet, nutrition and health.  Click here to view. Do you think you pay attention? Seriously. Do you really think you do? It scares me to think about my blind … Continue reading →

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Hard Work is the Key to Great Results

Posted on May 20, 2009 by jeff noel

Last night, after a hard workout at Gold’s Gym, my son and I were walking out.  There is a slogan on the wall that we always walk by, but rarely pay attention to. Last night, it caught my eye. Here’s … Continue reading →

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Slowest of the Fastest?

Posted on May 19, 2009 by jeff noel

I’m still set on trying to become the slowest of the fastest. My son likes this metaphor, and so do I. To be out in lane 8, the lane the slowest contestant is assigned, seems like an unworthy goal, doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Michael Johnson 1996 Olympic 400m Finals

Posted on May 18, 2009 by jeff noel

Michael Johnson in the 1996 Olympic 400m Finals.  Watch the clip here. This is the same race I run, 400 meters. Many Track & Field enthusiasts say that the 400 is the sports toughest event. While many Baby Boomers are … Continue reading →

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Damn the Doubt!

Posted on May 17, 2009 by jeff noel

Damn the Doubt! First pain, then doubt. Add in the underlying concern about expenses in both time and money, not only to travel to Finland, but the constant preparation. It does wear on me.  A lot of things wear on … Continue reading →

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Damn the Pain!

Posted on May 16, 2009 by jeff noel

Damn the pain! Yesterday’s five-miler started out great.  After the first warm-up mile, the second mile, without trying too hard, was 6:26. My best “opening mile” since July 2007. The “opening mile” is actually the second mile – the very … Continue reading →

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Run, jeff noel, Run!

Posted on May 15, 2009 by jeff noel

Everyday, we are presented with the opportunity to use our gifts. What gifts? Great question. How about the gift of our body? So in a few minutes, I’ll tie my running shoes, grab my stopwatch, and head out for a … Continue reading →

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World Class in Lane 8?

Posted on May 14, 2009 by jeff noel

Can you become world class even if you’re stuck out in lane 8? What do you think? I think you can. So every day, I wake up, and wonder, what would it take for an ordinary person to become extraordinary? … Continue reading →

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Lane 8 Blog from Hartford, CT

Posted on May 13, 2009 by jeff noel

Lane 8 Blog from Hartford, CT. I’m co-facilitating a two-day professional development program, for a regional financial services company, here in Hartford. Life on the road can be very hard work, at least that’s what I’ve found to be true. … Continue reading →

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Masters Track and Lane 8?

Posted on May 12, 2009 by jeff noel

Yesterday, I had such a busy morning, I couldn’t find time to run, before taking our son to school on the way to the airport. After my arrival at Hartford, Connecticut, I had the chance to do an easy 35 … Continue reading →

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