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America's unheralded work life balance expert. Servant, Husband, Dad, Boomer, speaker, author, runner. Work is only work of you'd rather be doing something else. Allergic to most pollens and mediocrity. Can't wait for the alarm clock to go off every morning.Connect with:
Monthly Archives: June 2010
Speed Isn’t Everything
Happy Father’s Day. Speed isn’t everything. Faster, higher, farther. Careful what you wish for. I wish you Fathers would watch this modern day version of Cat’s In The Cradle – it’s called “Busy Man”. I know, Billy Ray Cyrus, seriously? … Continue reading
Posted in How Much Is Enough?
Tagged Billy Ray Cyrus, Busy Man, Father's Day Tributes
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USATF Master’s Track & Field
The USATF Master’s Track & Field National Championships are being held in Sacramento, California next month.
Posted in As You Get Older, Buzz Worthy?
Tagged Masters 2010 National Championships, Masters Track, USATF
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Real Life In Real Time
I’m at Walt Disney World, first day of our annual summer vacation. Have been here at Disney’s Magic Kingdom since 5AM. It’s crazy how lucky you can become when you bust your hump day in and day out, year after … Continue reading
Posted in As You Get Older
Tagged Magic Kingdom, Photo Shot, Running Ads, Summer Vacation, Walt Disney World
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No Seriously, Do You?
Good health, meaning proper (not perfect) diet, regular (not compulsive) exercise, and adequate (consistent) rest are the keys to good health. Good health doesn’t fall from the sky. Good health isn’t going to get easier as you get older. Good … Continue reading
Do You Want It Or Not?
Every day is the same. We all have a ton of things to do. A ton of things on our minds. People clamoring for our attention. Deadlines. Bills. Chores. Routines. Obligations. Hope. Dreams. Worries. Getting healthy and staying healthy are … Continue reading
Posted in Wrong
Tagged Baby Boomer Blogs, Daily Living Blogs, Health Blogs, jeff noel, Lane 8
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Are You Bored With It All?
Everyday is the same. The same challenge to find time to balance all the competing demands on my time. Bet you have the same challenges. In fact, I’ll guarantee you struggle with it. I say the same thing, over and … Continue reading
Posted in Day To Day
Tagged Health Blogs, Lane 8, Never Get Bored, Never Give Up, Runner Blogs, The Basics Of Life
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Lane 8 Vision From Finland
When I came home last night from visiting Epcot at Walt Disney World, my Google Alerts captured this entry for Lane 8, from Finland Travel Vacations. Watching that video made me want to share this one, a new world record, … Continue reading
Posted in Lane 8 Vision
Tagged Epcot, Finland, Finland Travel Vacations, jeff noel, Lahti, Lane 8, Walt Disney World
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Master’s National Championships 2010
If you’re interested in competing at the 2010 Master’s Track & Field National Championships, here’s a link for housing information. I know, no one cares about the housing information. But we are a curious bunch, aren’t we? Is it human … Continue reading
Yesterday (Not The Beatles Song)
Yesterday a friend said I was probably the only person who thinks running and sweating is fun. It was their response after reading a conference agenda that started the day with an optional “fun run”, in the Florida heat. Sitting … Continue reading
Posted in Ever Think Like This?, Wrong
Tagged Conference Activities, Fitness, Florida, Fun, Health Blogs, Running Blogs
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Are You Aging Too Fast?
Everyday Health sent an email yesterday that included an easy, quick 12 question test to see how well you are aging. What surprised me the most is how fundamental the questions were and how easy they should be to answer.