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Monthly Archives: April 2010
This May Not Be Intended For You
Have friends who just won’t let go, or just won’t stop talking about a certain thing? You know, the ones that go on and on and on about the thing. Sometimes you want to look them straight in the eyes … Continue reading
Posted in Buzz Worthy?, How Much Is Enough?
Tagged Broken Record, Enough Already, On And On
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Shouldn’t This Be Obvious?
The video is today’s message:
Go The Distance?
Ever feel like you’re losing your mind? Like the thoughts you think are so far from status quo that you just might be the only one who thinks like that? Waiting to board the Allegiant Airlines flight to Allentown, Pennsylvania … Continue reading
Posted in Ever Think Like This?
Tagged Allegiant Airlines, Allentown, Managed Health, Pennsylvania
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The Art Of Pace
In running, most sports, and life, pace is a crucial factor. Real life. There’s a runner I know that recently ran two 5k’s. He preaches pace, trains pace, delivers pace. He says pace is key. His goal was to run … Continue reading
Posted in Numbers, numbers, numbers
Tagged 5k Results, Discipline, Focus, Game Plan, Pace
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Orlando IOA Corporate 5k
Last night, 12,600 5k runners. The second largest Florida 5k ever. Work hard. Play hard. Just do it. No pain, no gain. It’s who you know. Climb the ladder of success. Buzzwords and catch phrases. IOA Corporate 5k. Orlando, Florida. … Continue reading
Posted in Buzz Worthy?
Tagged Corporate 5k, Florida, IOA, Lake Eola, Orlando, Track Shack
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You Won’t Hear It From Me
My list of pathetic excuses? Sure, it’s a long list. Just like yours. Lists can be good. Lists can be bad. Shed. Shed your list of pathetic excuses. It’s the only antidote for mediocrity.
Posted in Common Sense Is Elusive
Tagged Creativity, Determination, Excuses, Health Blogs
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What’s Your Pathetic Excuse?
You should know, in case you don’t, I respond to every single comment and email you send. Yesterday’s Lane 8 post had a comment from occasional Guest Blogger, Skip. Here’s the reply I just wrote, it feels post-worthy: What if, … Continue reading
Posted in Common Sense Is Elusive, Maybe It's Impossible
Tagged Be The Change, Impossible goals, Role Model
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He’s Athletic
“Just look at Jeff, he’s athletic”, my friend said to the others, just two days ago. And they believed him. You could just tell they did. I almost blurted out something in anger. Why? Because 50-years olds aren’t athletic. But … Continue reading
Thank You Lorie Sheffer
Yesterday, Lorie Sheffer, from Pennsylvania, debuted here at Lane 8 as a Guest Blogger. Most of you know she’s been appearing at Mid Life Celebration for several weeks, each Sunday, offering her unique wisdom and wit. Lorie’s post yesterday was … Continue reading
Posted in Health Matters
Tagged Common Sense, Guest Bloggers, Health Blogs, Perspective
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Simple Change To Help You
No matter which of the five blogs you are on, always click on the Blogroll’s top link to go directly to the next blog. No more confusion. Gonna leave this reminder here for awhile. Scroll past this for today’s post.