His attitude and preparation allowed him to nail it

Starting line for 1500m… two hours before the race… traffic (and heart rate) was much different by race time…

starting line

Did his midlife attitude and preparation allow him to nail it? The 50-something Baby Boomer had a mental plan:

  • 400 in 1:28 (88 sec lap)
  • 800 in 2:55 (87 sec lap)
  • 1200 in 4:20 (85 sec lap)
  • 1500 in 5:20 or better (60 sec or better final 300m)

The reality…

  • 400 in 1:24 (84 sec lap)
  • 800 in 2:51 (87 sec lap)
  • 1200 in 4:20 (89 sec lap)
  • 1500 in 5:18 (58 sec final 300m)

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Boomers trying to regain something they’ve abanoned

Greatness isn’t a gift reserved for a chosen few… superstars…

greatness

Greatness is no more unique to us than breathing… we’re all capable of it. All of us…

male Baby Boomers

We Boomers court the notion of trying to regain something we’ve abanoned. The Olympics always heighten this notion. And our awareness of youthfulness and dreaming impossible dreams, well, spikes.

This morning, would you just say a little prayer that a 53-year old Boomer will run his first competitive 1500 meters with courage and enthusiasm. And in a fearless, yet respectful way – simply to stay healthy – to do the “impossible”.

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Main reason “Impossible is nothing” is so important

Most dogs have focus… they simply want to love and be loved…

dog dreams

Main reason “Impossible is nothing” is so important. Without our impossible goal, we have nothing to stir our soul and keep us focused.

Leaving in an hour for Chicago and then over to Benedictine College for the 2012 Masters Track and Field National Championships.

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