This photo was taken 50 minutes after the run began

dawn
the sun has not yet risen over jeff noel’s home – November 2, 2012 (yesterday)

 

This photo was taken 50 minutes after the run began. Dark and cold. Lonely.

Why? Why do it then. What’s the point?

The day jeff noel (any of us) stops exercising is the healthiest he’ll (any of us will) ever be. Every day after that is less healthy.

Exercise matters.

It dramatically improves your life, and in many cases, saves it.

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How much competition is enough?

Masters Track
seeded 20 out of 34 in the M45-49 400 meters
Masters Track
moved to 10th overall, missing finals by two spots

How much competition is enough? You know, competition isn’t even necessary, except for one place – with the devil. We MUST find a million ways to stay motivated to keep moving.

For three years, 1999 – 2002… no competition, recreational running only.
…got bored, demotivated… ready to quit…

Three more years, 2002 – 2005… discovered the joy (and pain) of 5k’s.
…got bored, demotivated (again)… ready to quit…

Found Masters Track meets locally 2005-2007

In 2006, after six years solid running and conditioning foundation, the photos show, going into the 2006 Masters Track & Field National championships, jeff noel seeded number 20 of 34.

Finished 10th, missing the finals by two spots.

It doesn’t matter. What matters is it’s 2013 and I’m still running with a passion stronger than quitting – that’s 14 years, by the way.

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Twas the night before December (yes December, not Christmas)

What if Santa’s sleigh had a message like this on the back? Some folks feel the same way about touching their wellness.

no trespassing

Twas the night before December (yes December, not Christmas). And all I’m wondering, is how well your wellness habits are doing.

Insight: When we make health a daily habit, it doesn’t matter what time of year you ask. Our answer is always this, “It’s going well”.

Christmas is just 25 days away… or is everyday Christmas? That’s the point. Your wellness is not determined by your annual checkup. It’s determined by the way you approach each day. All 365 of them.

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