Category Archives: Impossible Is For Amateurs

The Blog Whisperer, And Work Life Balance Expert jeff noel, On Repetition’s Value

Posted on November 6, 2011 by jeff noel

A few Mid Life Celebration readers have been here since the beginning 31 months ago when jeff noel, The Blog Whisperer, began writing five daily, differently themed blogs. More joined near the middle, but missed the beginning. Still others are … Continue reading →

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If World Peace Seems Impossible, How Does That Compare With A Healthier You?

Posted on September 12, 2011 by jeff noel

Lane eight is the worst lane assignment in Track & Field. The slowest runner gets this lane. A word of caution here. Never let the worst lane, or even finishing dead last worry you. Perhaps that would be impossible, to … Continue reading →

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Steve Prefontaine Is America’s Most Famous Distance Runner For A Reason

Posted on June 28, 2011 by jeff noel

Steve Prefontaine’s competitors created these infamous t-shirts, 1970. jeff noel’s shirt look familiar? 2010… Nike has immortalized only one athlete in a bronze statue. Guess? It’s the same athlete that said, “To give anything less than your best is to … Continue reading →

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If Your Goal Isn’t Impossible, You’re Not Reaching High Enough

Posted on June 11, 2011 by jeff noel

jeff noel took 5,000 of these to Finland for the 2009 Masters Track & Field World Championships – 5,300  athletes from 80 countries. Yeah, I admit, it’s impossible to get most people to embrace and pursue life-work balance. It’s too … Continue reading →

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Did I Mention It’s jeff noel’s Birthday In 2 Days?

Posted on June 6, 2011 by jeff noel

Been called worse… jeff noel marches (runs) and blogs to the beat of a different drummer. Duh, right? Anyway, birthdays are more important to me these days. And the only gift that is acceptable from you for jeff noel on … Continue reading →

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“I Got Tons Of Blood Work, Every Test Imaginable”

Posted on May 17, 2011 by jeff noel

Mac & cheese or….Lobster, sweet potato, asparagus, corn-on-the-cob? Eating healthy is critical. Photo 2005. Public Service Announcement. jeff noel’s Lane 8 Blog may seem like a running blog, but deep down, it’s about our physical health. jeff noel just happens … Continue reading →

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Another Impossible Definition

Posted on March 22, 2011 by jeff noel

Don’t let stinkin’ thinkin’ spoil your chance to be encouraged… Let your mind open up to limitless possibilities. There is something magical about attempting the impossible. History is full of inspiring stories, from the Bible, Qur’an, and other ancient teachings, … Continue reading →

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A Little Boy’s Big Dream

Posted on February 23, 2011 by jeff noel

A little boy from a small Pennsylvania “Paper-Mill” town, watched the 1972 Summer Olympics on his neighbor’s TV, back when TV’s had knobs for changing channels. A seed had been planted and he dreamt right then and there that he … Continue reading →

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Yesterday Was The Last Day

Posted on February 13, 2011 by jeff noel

Perhaps the ‘vanishing animal’ is a healthy human… Some opportunities come and go…. Yesterday was the last day to register for the Masters Track & Field Indoor National Championships. Some opportunities come every single day, without fail, and never go … Continue reading →

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Nothing Simpler, Nothing Harder

Posted on January 9, 2011 by jeff noel

Okay, so we’re nine days into the new year. Whether you make resolutions or not, how is your energy for exercise progressing? If your goal is to take the stairs, or to be able to do one push-up, how’s that … Continue reading →

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