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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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Know how impossible got it’s reputation?

Posted on March 8, 2009 by jeff noel

Ever wonder why people try to do “impossible” things? Ever wonder why things are impossible? I think I realize why “impossible” is actually pretty much, well, impossible. Now please know this, I ain’t no brain surgeon.   What I am is … Continue reading →

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Why the World Championships?

Posted on March 1, 2009 by jeff noel

Why do I have this crazy dream of running in Lane 8, in the 400 meter finals (Men 50-54), at the 2009 Master’s Track & Field World Championships? I don’t know exactly. There are several factors: 1.  Hereditary high cholesterol. 2.  I … Continue reading →

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What’s the limit to a BIG goal?

Posted on February 26, 2009 by jeff noel

Tiger Woods has a new, world-class goal.  Know what it is? Can you guess? To be the best Daddy in the Universe? He has a newborn son, and an almost two-year old daughter. First of all, I currently hold that … Continue reading →

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