Tag Archives: 5k

Things I Don’t Do Anymore

Do you exercise, or want to exercise, and do you follow the story here at Lane 8? Then you probably know that I’m (currently) a runner, a Father, Husband, Transformational speaker, recovering alcoholic, person with a disability, and the descendant … Continue reading

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He Asked Me Yesterday

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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Back To Health Basics, OK?

Let’s get back to health basics. Man, this seems so incredibly important, and basic. Isn’t that what First Lady Michelle Obama clearly articulated in her June 23 White House Press Release? Here’s the bottom line: We can never tire of … Continue reading

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Learn How To Pace

If you want to practice discipline, there are many ways. Mostly though, it requires an inspiring goal. You’ll need to figure out yours. And if you don’t have one, then what? Consider yourself in a very exciting time – a … Continue reading

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You’re Gonna Have To Bleed

Ok, so Lane 8 is a health blog that just so happens to also be a running blog – that’s what works for me. You’ve got your own thing. Motivation. How many times does that show up? Passion. Fire. Burning … Continue reading

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Running Results

Do you keep track of your progress? I mean, with a few things that are really important to you. Your checkbook maybe. Or your vacation savings. Or your weight loss or weight gain. Or your running distance or running times? … Continue reading

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Good Enough For Top 20?

Ever do a 5k in your community and place in the top 20 for your age group? Pretty cool feeling, if you’ve done it. And if you haven’t, you know what a cool feeling of accomplishment it could be. Having … Continue reading

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26.2, 5k, or 400 Meters?

Are you crystal clear about why you do what you do? Are you crystal clear about why you don’t do the things you do? Most aren’t. It’s the difference between living “on purpose” or “going through the motions“. Going through … Continue reading

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Been A Year Since

Trying to keep from going crazy is a full-time job, with the pressures of today’s economy and all that. Running helps me maintain perspective and balance. Leaving here in a few minutes to drive to Windermere, Florida for the ninth … Continue reading

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Run Among The Lakes 5k

How are your health goals progressing for 2010? It’s a challenge keeping up with them, isn’t it?  What do you do to not give up, to not give in? Just keep trying, is the mantra we read in yesterday’s Lane … Continue reading

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