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1 Thing That Is A Must
Quite simply, the one thing that is a must is this: The extra effort. “In the end, it’s extra effort that separates a winner from second place. It starts with complete command of the fundamentals. Then desire, determination, discipline, & … Continue reading
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Tagged How To Be Excellent, Jesse Owens, Quotes, The Extra Effort, Track & Field Legends
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Lacking Motivation?
“I sometimes think that running has given me a glimpse of the greatest freedom a man can ever know, because it results in the simultaneous liberation of both mind and body……The runner does not know why he runs. He only … Continue reading
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Tagged Health Blogs, motivation, Quotes, Roger Bannister, Running Blogs
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Boost Your Willpower
The road to excellence has no finish line. This Everyday Health article basically says what I’ve been saying all along here at Lane 8: Pick one impossible goal, not several Start small Be creative with your motivation Find a million … Continue reading
Everyday Courage Has Few Witnesses
“Everyday courage has few witnesses. But yours is no less noble because no drum beats for you, and no crowds shout your name.” — Robert Louis Stevenson Maybe you believe in yourself, or maybe you don’t. The more days that … Continue reading
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Tagged Body, Courage, Determination, Everyday, Fitness, Five-a-Day Blogger, health, jeff noel, Lane 8, Life, Lifetime, Quotes, Robert Louis Stevenson, triumph, Try, Witnesses
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Strength Is Your Responsibility
“Strength is something you forge from within.” – Eugenia ‘Jean’ Finnegan Biden Watching (not really, more like listening) ABC Evening News last night, Vice President Joe Biden spoke of fond memories and important lessons he learned from his mother. She died … Continue reading
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Tagged Body, Courage, Died, Diet, Exercise, Five-a-Day Blogger, jeff noel, Joe Biden, Lane 8, Mother, Quotes, Strength, Vice President Joe Biden, wellness
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You Can Observe A Lot
“You can observe a lot by watching.” – Yogi Berra What did you learn from watching Germany’s Guido Mueller, age 70, break that world record? I learned age is a state of mind. And the longer you wait to believe … Continue reading
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Workout Ops Abound
“Opportunities are usually disguised as hard work, so most people don’t recognize them.” — Ann Landers PS. Today is one of them.
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Attempt the Impossible?
“Attempt the impossible in order to improve your work”. — Bette Davis Every single day I’m reminded how importatnt our attitude is in the results we get. Are you?
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Tagged Bette Davis, Fitness, Goals, health, impossible, jeff noel, Lane 8, Physical, Quotes, Results, vision, Well Being, Wellness Challenge
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Lane 8 Patience Is Genius
“Genius is nothing but a greater aptitude for patience”. — Gerorges Louis Leclerc de Buffon Isn’t it amazing how impatient we can be? It certainly is to me. Whenever I start to think patience has been mastered, another unexpected test … Continue reading
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2009 World Championships
Lane 8 at 2009 World Championships in Lahti, Finland. That’s “Jack”, my son’s Teddy Bear. He has three exactly alike. He got them as gifts years ago. The collar is actually inscribed “Jack”. Our son was born in August 2000. … Continue reading
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