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Bob Beamon’s Long Jump

Sometimes, there are no words necessary. This is one of those times:

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The Key To Health

Ever struggle with your motivation to exercise or with making smart food choices? (If you said no, you’re lying) Yesterday while at Gold’s Gym Orlando, I asked one of the staff, “What is it that makes some people commit to … Continue reading

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Winter Olympics 2010

What is it about the Olympics that stirs our soul and lifts our spirit? Perhaps it the same as admiring a priceless work of art, or a magnificently built cathedral, or listening to a brilliantly written and performed song, or … Continue reading

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Lane 8 Is The Worst

Lane 8 is where the slowest competitor is placed. In swimming. In running. You never saw Michael Phelps (world’s fastest swimmer) in Lane 8.  You never saw Usain Bolt (world’s fastest runner) in Lane 8. And yet Lane 8 is … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas from Lane 8

And on this day was born a child.  In a manger, at the stable. No room at the Inn.  And they called him Emmanuel. Impossible? Perhaps nothing is impossible.  Perhaps impossible is nothing. Lane 8 is a simple website and … Continue reading

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Favorite Motivation Tip

Here’s my personal favorite tip to stay motivated: Find a million ways. Who’s going to be more passionate and concerned for your motivation than you? Seriously.  Who? Studying others who’ve overcome obstacles is just one way. It’s one of my … Continue reading

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Wrong Is Easier

Doing it wrong is easier than doing it right.  You can screw it up by doing it wrong. And doing it wrong, is as easy as doing nothing. Ya with me?  Let me say that again.  Doing it wrong is … Continue reading

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WMA Finals M50 400 meters

WMA Finals M50 400 meters.  Masters Track & Field World Championships, Lahti, Finland, August 7, 2009. The top eight men in the entire world, aged 50-54, at 400 meters. Three of them are Americans – James Chinn, Ben James, and … Continue reading

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When I Run, I Feel God’s Pleasure

“When I run, I feel God’s pleasure”. — Eric Liddell That’s It!   Perfect!  Thank you, Craig Nickoloff, for sending me your critical email message yesterday. The week-long Writer’s Retreat I’ve been attending on Sanibel Island concluded yesterday.   I … Continue reading

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World Record 400 Meters Video Story

Here is the video story of the fastest 400 meters ever run. It was done at the 1999 World Track & Field Championships, in Seville, by Michael Johnson. By the way, Michael Johnson currently holds the world records in both … Continue reading

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