Monthly Archives: September 2010

Track & Field Geek?

Posted on September 30, 2010 by jeff noel

USA Swept the 400 In The Beijing Olympics Track & Field geek? Totally. And I wasn’t fully aware how bad it was until yesterday morning. Unexpectedly, it provided a keen reminder of how Disney fanatics feel when they get those … Continue reading →

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USATF HQ Indianapolis

Posted on September 29, 2010 by jeff noel

Getting and staying healthy is on your mind a lot, isn’t it? That’s one of the reasons you visit Lane 8. And it’s the reason I write Lane 8. The real secret to health isn’t what or how we do … Continue reading →

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Some Days We Don’t

Posted on September 28, 2010 by jeff noel

Do you beat yourself up when you break your promise to exercise? To eat healthier? To get more sleep? Human nature probably. Or, simply overestimating our schedules and failing to plan for the inevitable unexpected things – life. I went … Continue reading →

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January 1, 2010 Is Long Gone

Posted on September 27, 2010 by jeff noel

January 1, 2010 IS long gone. But January 1, 2011 is still three months away. If not this year, when? If you don’t think anyone notices, think again. Next Blog

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Health Metrics

Posted on September 24, 2010 by jeff noel

One of the best ways to know how things are going is to keep track. That almost sounds like a Yogi Berra-ism. But it isn’t. It’s the way I think. And the way we all ought to think about our … Continue reading →

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She Summed It Up Rather Well

Posted on September 23, 2010 by jeff noel

Just yesterday, they were talking as I walked up, “I hate him”. And they both laughed. They were “kidding” as they talked about how fit I am. It’s simply the reality that makes up my day. I’ve come to understand … Continue reading →

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He Asked Me Yesterday

Posted on September 22, 2010 by jeff noel

He leaned over and said, “Can I ask you something?” “Sure”, I said without hesitating, so I stopped typing on the keyboard and turned his way. He continued, “One of my bucket list items is to do a race and … Continue reading →

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10 Foods To Avoid

Posted on September 21, 2010 by jeff noel

Just when you think you have a pretty good grasp on your diet, something comes along to remind you you’ve strayed off your healthy eating path. Next blog

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One Of The Benefits

Posted on September 20, 2010 by jeff noel

One of the benefits to exercising regularly, and consistently eating a sensible, well-balanced diet, is that the focus and discipline required, as well as the tenacity to never give up, is transferable. Transferable? Yes. These traits can be nurtured into … Continue reading →

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Cancer In America

Posted on September 17, 2010 by jeff noel

Recently, we visited Disney’s Magic Kingdom and Cinderella Castle. A stark contrast from cancer in America. Yes, Disney World is our “hometown”, and yes, we visit often. Magical. Special. Wonderful. But did you know that cancer in America strikes 1 … Continue reading →

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