Tag Archives: Blogs on impossible goals

Where art thou, James Brown?

Posted on April 4, 2009 by jeff noel

I FEEL GOOD! I knew that I would. So good. So fine. I got you. Whaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!! Can you hear that classic James Brown song? Can you feel the passion and soul in his voice? Can you picture and hear that famous … Continue reading →

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Why such a big carrot?

Posted on April 3, 2009 by jeff noel

It hit me a few years ago. The answer. And I was reminded of it yesterday, when I casually shared it with a friend who wants to lose 50 pounds. Your carrot has to be huge. It has to be … Continue reading →

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USA World Team

Posted on April 2, 2009 by jeff noel

Here’s the home page for the USA World Team 2009 Here’s the quick link to check the Status of Entries You’ve heard me say this, “If you’re goal isn’t impossible, you’re not reaching high enough“. Any day now, when you … Continue reading →

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Good but not great, still

Posted on April 1, 2009 by jeff noel

Good but not great, still. Today’s run, three miles.   Ten minutes into it, the mild pain started to subside.  I was happy to run 20 more minutes relatively pain free. I’ll take it as a very small victory.  It sure … Continue reading →

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Let some air out of the tires?

Posted on March 31, 2009 by jeff noel

Let some air out of the tires?  Yes! It was the simple solution presented by a young child, to solve an enormous challenge. The challenge? A large tractor trailer type truck got stuck under a highway overpass.   No one could figure … Continue reading →

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Is heritage important?

Posted on March 29, 2009 by jeff noel

Is heritage important? It would seem so.  If we forget the past, we miss many opportunities to learn. With that in mind, may I please invite you to go back to the beginning of Lane 8 ? Here’s the link to … Continue reading →

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Took the day off

Posted on March 28, 2009 by jeff noel

Flew up to Chicago yesterday and taught this morning. Just arrived home a few minutes ago and now it’s bedtime. Just wanted to say, “Thank you for reading and supporting this blog”. May the dreams you dream be great ones.  … Continue reading →

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Lahti, Finland

Posted on March 27, 2009 by jeff noel

Lahti, Finland.  August 2009.  Master’s Track & Field World Championships.  Men’s 50-54 age-group, 400 meters.  Lane 8. Lane 8? You ask a great question.  Why would anyone strive for lane 8? It’s the lane the slowest contestant uses.  Most would say it’s … Continue reading →

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One week later?

Posted on March 26, 2009 by jeff noel

One week later?  Feeling pretty good. There’s a fair amount of emotional labor (worry) involved here.  It may be a mirage.  Can’t tell yet. It sure has been a test of my faith and an exercise in self-examination. Why am … Continue reading →

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Hope, the dog

Posted on March 23, 2009 by jeff noel

Orlando Sentinel article about a biped puppy, found abandoned with his seven siblings. www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/orl-lochopedog21032109mar21,0,4491003.story This dog doesn’t know what’s impossible. Funny thing.  After ten years of walking, running, stretching, eating right, getting plenty of sleep (mostly), I’m on the verge … Continue reading →

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