Category Archives: Ever Think Like This?

In A Perfect World, Spreading Our Energy Evenly On Life’s Big Choices Would Be Easy

Posted on November 4, 2011 by jeff noel

The thought of having to balance five big life choices instead of two. This is a different model than the traditional two-sided work-life balance mindset. And knowing how difficult it is to (try) to balance only two, comprehending how we … Continue reading →

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All This Talking & Thinking About Midlife Health & Wellness Is Making Me Hungry

Posted on October 11, 2011 by jeff noel

All this talking & thinking about midlife health & wellness is making me hungry. Let’s go to the store and get a pound of jelly bellies. It’s good for your soul. Next Blog

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All Beginners Think They’ll Be Great Way Sooner Than It Will Actually Happen, If At All

Posted on September 10, 2011 by jeff noel

jeff noel remembers the first Masters Track meet he ran in 2005. Immediately after that 400 meter run in 62.5 seconds, noel was (immaturely) ready to start thinking about the National Championships. Noel even thought he could go to a … Continue reading →

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The More jeff noel Learns, The Easier His Life Gets

Posted on September 8, 2011 by jeff noel

The glorious and frustrating thing about life is the paradox in every situation. We know smoking is bad, but we feel so good when we do it. We know if we quit smoking, our health will improve and we’ll save money. … Continue reading →

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Associate With Excellence And Aspire To Lofty Places

Posted on June 27, 2011 by jeff noel

Birds of a feather flock together. Associate with best in class. Read carefully under Pre’s name, “America’s Most Famous Distance Runner” Setting the bar too low and reaching it is worse than setting it too high and failing. Next Blog

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Let’s Say You Focus On Exercise & Diet, But Neglect Your Mental Attitude

Posted on June 5, 2011 by jeff noel

A world-class structure… A balanced approach for visitors to this establishment… But take away restrooms, or water, or trash cans, then what do you have? A beautiful facility that quickly becomes a hassle. Ok, the phone thing. Really? Why we … Continue reading →

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Run Among The Lakes

Posted on March 17, 2011 by jeff noel

Blog advisors tell bloggers not to talk about themselves. They say you should write about what interests the reader. So, I’ll meet them half way. Readers want to see someone practicing what they preach. We want to listen to someone … Continue reading →

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jeff noel Health Resolutions

Posted on March 9, 2011 by jeff noel

Our lizard brain tells us it’s okay, leading us to complacency… Stopped making health resolutions because “they don’t work”? A self-fulfilling prophecy. Right? At some point, victor or victim. You know this too. And you’re good with that? Please remember, … Continue reading →

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Hospice And Dying Well

Posted on January 25, 2011 by jeff noel

Death can be scary… We prepare for most things in life. Births, weddings, anniversaries, vacations, tests, meals, going away parties. But prepare for death? Sure, some write a will… More importantly though, do you have enough peace in how you … Continue reading →

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If It Feels Good, Do It

Posted on December 15, 2010 by jeff noel

You’ve heard this before, “But what if it doesn’t feel good?” Then what? One fitness and wellness strategy is to take cues from Nature. Seriously? Yes. There are seasons. Summer is easier to enjoy than winter. Spring and Fall are … Continue reading →

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