Tag Archives: USA

Can Barely Walk

Last night I could barely walk.  Foot pain.  Left heel.  Why?  Not sure. Some of you know I represented the United States at the 2009 Masters Track & Field World Championships in Lahti, Finland.  The first week of August seems … Continue reading

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Confused?

Confused?  Yes. In pain?  Yes. Why? That’s what is confusing.  Why is the left foot pain returning? It’s always something isn’t it?  There’s always something that is in front of us that tempts us to want to stop doing what … Continue reading

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Pain Update

Pain update.  Short and sweet. Yes, the pain is still nagging me, slowing things down, tempting me to become very discouraged. Tempting me, and I shudder to think about it, to quit. Quit? Yes.  Quit. This has been going on … 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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Been To jungle jeff Lately?

Today would be a decent day to venture over to jungle jeff’s blog. Why? Because today’s message at jungle jeff is very relevant to what Lane 8 is all about. Setting goals, achieving goals and sustaining those goals.  Modifying or … Continue reading

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It’s Easier When…

It’s easier to exercise and eat sensibly during: Youth – the full pressure of job, Family, mortgages is unknown Mating season – (once we’ve mated, what’s the motivation?) Wake up calls – motivating because of glaring consequences The reality?  In … Continue reading

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Lane 8 You Tube video virus

It’s amazing how difficult it is to stay focused over the long haul. We’ve all seen people get motivated, set, and then achieve big health goals.  And then some time later, they fail.  They regress, almost predictably. There’s a missing … Continue reading

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No Expectations?

On the drive to Victory Martial Arts “Safety Demonstration” (recruiting) yesterday, I reminded our son there was no expectation that he enroll and take lessons. All the children participated, even the first timers.  Our son eagerly lined up.  Surprisingly, two … Continue reading

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Maybe Today?

Maybe today is the day our son finds a physical activity that interests him. He is great on exercising his Mind.  Great with his Spirit. Decent on Money. Body?  Well, he has a keen understanding of nutrition for a nine-year … Continue reading

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Where Were You When The World Stopped Turning?

Where Were You When The World Stopped Turning? Although it may not seem so, it might be a good idea to watch this.  If you don’t have five minutes to spare on a day like today, maybe your life is … Continue reading

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