Tag Archives: Wisdom

Dear Son, You Have No Idea How Many Times I’ve Wanted To Quit

Posted on January 16, 2012 by jeff noel

Dear Son, let me try to put this in perspective. There are 365 days in every year. So, at a minimum, I’d say at least 365 times each year I’m tempted to quit. Next Blog

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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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We Hate To Admit It, Don’t We?

Posted on May 28, 2011 by jeff noel

Birmingham Conference Center art display, Beverly Hills, Michigan. We hate to admit it but we know we feel better when we exercise. We have all the wisdom we need, but we must figure it out ourselves. And this will take … Continue reading →

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Just To Be Clear(er)

Posted on May 17, 2010 by jeff noel

I am not a medical doctor.  And do not possess any scientific answers you may be seeking. You know this.  Everyone knows this.  But I do know one thing.  We all get one life.  It will be difficult.  And if … Continue reading →

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Tell Me Again About Lane 8

Posted on October 18, 2009 by jeff noel

What is Lane 8?  I’m sort of confused about Lane 8. Okay, Lane 8 is about the physical gifts we have been given – our body and all the things that make it work. How we take care of it … Continue reading →

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2009 World Championships

Posted on September 30, 2009 by jeff noel

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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Run, jeff, Run

Posted on September 19, 2009 by jeff noel

Hope everyone knows the goal at Lane 8 isn’t to get people running. You know that, right? The goal is to challenge, motivate, inspire and excite you to do something physical, and do something healthy like proper nutrition, adequate rest, … Continue reading →

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Nine Questions

Posted on September 18, 2009 by jeff noel

Did you go for a walk (or exercise) yesterday? Did you eat sensibly? Did you read anything that inspired or motivated you? Did you think about anything that inspired or motivated you? Did you take some sort of action, different … Continue reading →

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Small Deeds

Posted on September 17, 2009 by jeff noel

“Small deeds done are better than great deeds planned”. — Peter Marshall Whatever your health goals are, nothing really matters except that you get started and never quit. Sow your health seeds.  Nourish them.  Water them.  Watch them grow. If … Continue reading →

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Age and Quitting Do This to You

Posted on September 16, 2009 by jeff noel

“Age wrinkles the body.  Quitting wrinkles the soul”. — Douglas MacArthur It’s very difficult, some would even say impossible, to be fit and vibrantly healthy after the days of our youth. So the big question everyone must ask themselves, “Do … Continue reading →

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