Tag Archives: track

Utah’s Snow Canyon High School Hosted The Track & Field Senior Games

Posted on December 27, 2011 by jeff noel

It’s still challenging for me to get my arms around the notion that this world competition is only for “old people”, and that I am one of those old people. Age means nothing, really, unless we make it mean something. … Continue reading →

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Overtraining Is A Common Pitfall of Older Athletes As They Try To Regain Their Youth

Posted on November 24, 2011 by jeff noel

If Baby Boomers compete in athletics, they are likely involved in Masters or Seniors competitions. All in good fun with a generous competitive spirit. Anything to keep their motivation to exercise consistent. And sometimes, it pays to slow down and … Continue reading →

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jeff noel’s Hometown, Walt Disney World

Posted on November 23, 2011 by jeff noel

At Disney’s Contemporary Resort, jeff noel was standing in the shade on a hot, humid Central Florida afternoon, and the flags and monorail caught his eye for no apparent reason. Just weeks before the 2007 Masters Track & Field World … Continue reading →

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The World Championships? Impossible?

Posted on September 14, 2011 by jeff noel

M50-54 400 meters, final, 2009 Masters Track & Field World Championships: At the 2009 WMA Masters Track & Field World Championships held in Lahti, Finland, jeff noel finished 43rd overall, for the men’s 50-54 400 meters. Seven of the eight … Continue reading →

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Now What Will You Do?

Posted on May 20, 2011 by jeff noel

After 7 years of running, was seeded 20th, M45-49 400m. Not bad for a rookie at the 2006 National Championships. Make the most of it. Ever mumble those words under your breath? There was no other choice (except quit). Never … Continue reading →

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Dave? I Can Beat Dave!

Posted on April 29, 2011 by jeff noel

The Mecca of American Track, Hayward Field, University of Oregon. Out of nowhere, in an inconspicuous small town weekly newspaper, we see where the fella that built our house, Dave (my age), placed second in the 400 meters at Florida … Continue reading →

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The Younger jeff noel Was

Posted on April 13, 2011 by jeff noel

The younger jeff noel was, the faster he was. Set a 7th grade school record. And again in 8th and 9th grades. Even in High School. But with age, reality isn’t always a gracious teacher. Come to find out (and … Continue reading →

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Things I Don’t Do Anymore

Posted on October 12, 2010 by jeff noel

Do you exercise, or want to exercise, and do you follow the story here at Lane 8? Then you probably know that I’m (currently) a runner, a Father, Husband, Transformational speaker, recovering alcoholic, person with a disability, and the descendant … Continue reading →

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Doing Nothing Is Important

Posted on July 29, 2010 by jeff noel

Are you  ready and willing to compromise? I mean, literally, every single day? And if you are ready, what allows you to be ready? Have you always been like this? Or have years of practice led you to the place … Continue reading →

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Unless It Matters To You

Posted on January 28, 2010 by jeff noel

This morning, at 4:50AM, while deciding what to write here at Lane 8, found a post I had started in August 2009, but had never finished, never posted. In watching these two videos, it’s clear where my mind was. It … Continue reading →

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