Tag Archives: Running Blogs

“I Got Tons Of Blood Work, Every Test Imaginable”

Posted on May 17, 2011 by jeff noel

Mac & cheese or….Lobster, sweet potato, asparagus, corn-on-the-cob? Eating healthy is critical. Photo 2005. Public Service Announcement. jeff noel’s Lane 8 Blog may seem like a running blog, but deep down, it’s about our physical health. jeff noel just happens … Continue reading →

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Please Don’t Get Me Wrong

Posted on April 15, 2011 by jeff noel

Please don’t get me wrong, I still ran. I was, after all, a Health & Physical Education major, destined to be a High School Gym teacher during the school year, and drive a beer truck during summers – just like … Continue reading →

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Can You Do One Push-Up?

Posted on April 9, 2011 by jeff noel

So the next day at work, sharing the story with a colleague, who was also miserably out of shape, I said, “Look at us, we need to start working out. Can you do a push-up? I mean, right now. Let’s … Continue reading →

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Sure, It Looks Like…

Posted on December 8, 2010 by jeff noel

Do you enjoy debate? Do you live your convictions? Or is it easier to follow your value system only when it’s convenient? It’s hard isn’t? Life is downright challenging to manage. These times are similar if not worse, than America’s … Continue reading →

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Great Results Come From Where?

Posted on August 20, 2010 by jeff noel

Hard work. Period. End of story. It’s time for me to shut up, show up, lace up and head out the door for a run. Everyday, we have a physical responsibility to care for our body through adequate exercise and … Continue reading →

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Did You Realize?

Posted on August 16, 2010 by jeff noel

We go through life, addressing one health issue after another. Along the way, we have choices. As simple as quit, or keep going. As complex as a multi-faceted approach to pain. Yesterday’s easy run reminded me how much pain I’ve … Continue reading →

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Not Enough Time In The Day?

Posted on August 13, 2010 by jeff noel

Ever have days like this? Planned to run in the morning, but it didn’t happen. Planned to go to the gym later, to work out, but it didn’t happen. Planned to eat well, but it didn’t happen. What did you … Continue reading →

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Race Day 2009 At Lane 8 (respise)

Posted on August 4, 2010 by jeff noel

This post has been copied from the Lane 8 archives and reposted here today: Race day at Lane 8 – August 4, 2009. Men’s 400 meters, 50-54 age group.  Call time 2PM.  Heat time 3PM. By the time my preliminary … Continue reading →

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Good News, Bad News

Posted on July 22, 2010 by jeff noel

Today, the USA Masters Track and Field Championships begin in Sacramento, California with one of the biggest fields ever. Over 1400 athletes have signed up to compete in the four day competition. As reported on the USATF website twelve Olympians … Continue reading →

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Back To Health Basics, OK?

Posted on July 18, 2010 by jeff noel

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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