Monthly Archives: October 2009

Lane 8, What’s Next?

Lane 8, “What’s next”? Face to face questions, as well as emails, ask the same thing, “Are you preparing for any upcoming meets”? Yes, and no. YES, there are two big meets in 2010.  The WMA Masters Track & Field … Continue reading

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Skipping Is Easy

Skipping a day of exercise is an easy thing to do.  In fact, it’s actually one of the easiest things to do.  How do I know? Because I did it yesterday. It was easy. Just don’t go to the gym. … Continue reading

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Confused?

Confused?  Yes. In pain?  Yes. Why? That’s what is confusing.  Why is the left foot pain returning? It’s always something isn’t it?  There’s always something that is in front of us that tempts us to want to stop doing what … Continue reading

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Tell Me Again About Lane 8

What is Lane 8?  I’m sort of confused about Lane 8. Okay, Lane 8 is about the physical gifts we have been given – our body and all the things that make it work. How we take care of it … Continue reading

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Still In Pain?

Injuries and pain can make exercising a challenge.  No brainer, right? Well, I’ve been dealing with injuries for five years now.  Guess you could say, “It’s the cost of doing business”. I hate to complain, because complaining is fairly unproductive. … Continue reading

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Pathetic

Pathetic. Dictionary.com defines pathetic – (adj) miserably or contemptibly inadequate: “In return for your investment we get a pathetic three percent interest”. What do we get for our investment in our physical well being? Probably, pathetic. We reap what we … Continue reading

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Everyday Health

Everyday Health is a daily email I subscribe to.  Why?  Because when I find something that is excellent, it’s helpful to have a way to find it easily.  Click here to see a great one from yesterday. Yes, we all … Continue reading

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Gold’s Gym Was Packed Yesterday

My son and I went to Gold’s Gym yesterday.  It was packed.  That’s great to see.  Yet even though Gold’s Gym was crowded, the people exercising represent such a small portion of the population. When I drive to and from … Continue reading

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People Like Being Unhealthy

People Like Being Unhealthy.  In fact, you probably like being unhealthy.  And odds are you know a lot of people who also like to be unhealthy. Right? Absolutely.  Why?  I have no idea.  None. But I have a hunch, but … Continue reading

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Gaining Weight

Gaining weight is easy for me.  Almost as easy as breathing.  This is a scary proposition. Why? Because of the ease of putting on pounds, I have to work extra hard to counteract this natural tendency.  Most humans do. Once, … Continue reading

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