Monthly Archives: July 2009

Childhood Excitement, Extreme Humility

Childhood excitement and extreme humility. This is were I find myself this morning. Flying to Helsinki tomorrow. The time has come. Ten years for one minute. All I ask from myself is this, “Remember why you started this journey and … Continue reading

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Carpe diem @ Lane 8

Carpe diem @ Lane 8. What does that mean? It means I can’t wait to see what opportunities will be in my path today. Ever feel like that yourself? Opportunities to help others.  And opportunities to be helped by others. … Continue reading

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The Hay’s in the Barn

“The hay’s in the barn”, Bill Bowerman, co-founder of Nike, told his team. My all time favorite running movie? “Without Limits”.  It’s the Steve Prefontaine story. There’s a scene in which the University of Oregon track team is at the … Continue reading

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How To Get Started

How to get started? Go outside and walk for five minutes, away from your dwelling.  Turn around and walk back. Do this ten minute walk five days for one week. The second week, add 30 seconds each way.  Then, every … Continue reading

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As Promised, The Biggest Thing

As I promised yesterday, here’s the biggest, single most important lesson, and motivation, through this ten-year journey: A healthy body leads to many life enhancing benefits. WOW! Amazing! Earth-shattering news! Seriously? “Yep”. You’re joking right? “Nope”! If I have to … Continue reading

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Six Days

Six Days.  Hard to believe.  World Championships, here we come. I taught all day yesterday at an Orlando Convention Center.  Doing the same today.  Went to the gym after teaching, but was very tired and compromised with a short, and … Continue reading

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Remembering Randy Pausch

Randy Pausch, author of The Last Lecture, inspired and challenged millions, to revisit their childhood dreams.  Sadly, he died a year ago today.  He had a wife and three children under six years old.  He was 47. What are some of … Continue reading

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Eight Days until Lane 8 Goes To Finland

Eight days until Lane 8 goes to Finland. Heading out for one of my final workouts.  Had to watch and listen to this Nike You Tube video (only 62 seconds) – “I’VE GOT SOUL”! Want to get a good jolt?  Crank … Continue reading

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Pioneering Healthier Communities @ Lane 8

Pioneering healthier communities @ Lane 8?   Started ten years ago. Couple Lane 8 updates: Thanks for your support @ Lane8.org Nine days until Finland Taking two days of complete rest Still apprehensive about the whole thing Am feeling healthy … Continue reading

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Lane 8 Credentials, Two Lists

Lane 8 FAQ’s:  What is it?  Why are you doing it?  How do you get to go? Here are two lists of my “credentials”: Consistently run faster than the USATF All-American Standard of Excellence Compete at the State & National levels … Continue reading

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