Monthly Archives: June 2009

Thirty-two days, eh?

Only thirty-two days until I drive to the airport, hop on a flight to Helsinki, and put myself on the world stage. Scary as Halloween, if you want to know the truth. Perfect! Perfect? Yep. Few things will clean your … Continue reading

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USATF CEO Doug Logan’s Blog

USATF CEO Doug Logan has a blog called Shin Splints. Over the weekend, I watched several hours of the US Outdoor National Championships. There were some great races, in both men’s and women’s events.  No world records. But overall, these … Continue reading

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Lane 8 on Sunday

Lane 8 on Sunday.  Today is not a day of rest.  Why? Because there are 38 days remaining until I step up to the starting line. The World Championships! Can you believe it? I can’t. I watched the USA National Track … Continue reading

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Lane 8 World Championships?

Lane 8 World Championships? It’s a modern day David versus Goliath story. Hey, had a great workout this morning at the Bill Spoon Stadium at Dr. Phillips High School.  While I was training for the World Championships, there were about … Continue reading

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Pain Escalated

Pain escalated! Yes. Bummer. Just another step in this impossible journey. The pain is the worst it’s been in three months. Not bad enough to stop me yesterday from running 100, 200 & 300 meter “striders” (a really fast run or … Continue reading

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What’s Your Impossible Goal?

Do you have an Impossible goal? Why?  Why not? I believe if your goal isn’t impossible, you’re not reaching high enough.  You can quote me on that. Look, I realize everyone, or most people, are insanely busy.  So thinking any … Continue reading

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Awesome Day at Lane 8

Awesome day at Lane 8. Why?  Because it’s mind-boggling, to me, that this is actually happening in 42 days. Over a decade ago, I was simply thinking about getting back into shape.  My 40th birthday was on the horizon, so I … Continue reading

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Dude, You Is Crazy

“Dude, you is crazy”. Hardly a day goes by where I don’t feel misunderstood. Yesterday brought that home more powerfully than usual. It could be the pressure of the approaching deadlines:  August 1 –  I fly to Helsinki.  August 4  … Continue reading

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Lane 8 at Rest

Lane 8 at Rest. Yep.  Today is a rest day. Feeling some pain again. Working long hours.  Not getting enough sleep. Life goes on. It’s so tempting to start thinking, as the countdown dips under 45 days, to let doubt … Continue reading

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Happy Father’s Day

Happy Father’s Day. Happy Summer Solstice, too. Easy three mile run this morning.  Some pain in left heel. Went to my Podiatrist on Friday morning to discuss options, if it gets worse. Dr. Curtis Wagner felt this minor pain coming and … Continue reading

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