Monthly Archives: September 2009

2009 World Championships

Lane 8 at 2009 World Championships in Lahti, Finland. That’s “Jack”, my son’s Teddy Bear. He has three exactly alike. He got them as gifts years ago.  The collar is actually inscribed “Jack”. Our son was born in August 2000. … Continue reading

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What’s Impossible?

What is impossible?  Almost everything, right?  Our goals, our ambitions, World Peace, eliminating poverty. What is possible?  Ordinary, average, common, within reach, comfortable. If people only focus on what’s impossible, they won’t focus on what is possible. Did you catch … Continue reading

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Been To jungle jeff Lately?

Today would be a decent day to venture over to jungle jeff’s blog. Why? Because today’s message at jungle jeff is very relevant to what Lane 8 is all about. Setting goals, achieving goals and sustaining those goals.  Modifying or … Continue reading

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Master’s Advocate

Getting motivated is one thing.  Achieving a big goal is another.  But staying active for the rest of your life, now there’s an impossible goal. Motivation is like a meal, several hours later, we are in need of more. Here’s … Continue reading

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Reality Check

Reality check.  Being on the road all week has taken a toll on my wellness efforts. Lack of sleep, lack of exercise and lack of proper nutrition adds up quickly for my body.  At 50, routine is more important than … Continue reading

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Track Town USA

Here’s another short, quirky You Tube video from jeff noel at University of Oregon and Track Town USA. If you are not a Track fan, that’s ok. This blog isn’t about Track anyway, it’s about excellence, our physical well-being and … Continue reading

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Lane 8 Vision @ Hayward Field

Lane 8 Vision From Hayward Field.  Visited University of Oregon a few days ago.  Here’s a short You Tube summarizing how Lane 8 came to be: Worst lane and come in last. I’m good with that. Seriously. In the finals. … Continue reading

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BFO, eh?

Had a Quiznos sandwich yesterday in Salt Lake International Airport.   The Sun Chips bag had a BFO on the back: Big changes can come from small steps. Duh. It’s amazing, to me anyway, that this sort of logic is … Continue reading

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Hayward Field – Bucket List

Hayward Field is more fantastic than it looks on film or TV. Maybe a year or so ago it seemed like a place to visit, based on the things that touch a runner’s soul. Well yesterday, put a big old … Continue reading

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Why We Get Old

“We don’t stop doing things because we get old.  We get old because we stop doing things”. — unknown There is good reason for staying active.  It’s so we don’t get “old”. Our mind has an instrument that measures our … Continue reading

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