2015 – Page 2 – Disney Employee Engagement Speaker

Feet healthiest in 10 years

Disney Consultant jeff noel quote — Using Buffer’s Pablo app to create images like this one.

Only two more workouts before the 2015 season’s first track meet.

Haven’t felt this excited about a track season in a decade.

Feet healthiest in 10 years.

Great cardio base.

Only two weeks of interval training so far. Things are going according to plan. The plan is to move forward to the next threshold only when it feels right. This may mean not being fully prepared for a meet.

And this is ok. Even welcomed.

So two weeks ago i started using intervals to gradually increase the intensity of pace. The intensity of running shorter and faster is the stress it puts on the body.

Going from jogging to running and now to sprinting.

It will take months.

There is a chance that my body may not be ready for the 400 by August 12, 2015.

It doesn’t matter.

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Assuming we constantly know this is good

2015 USATF Masters T&F National Championships registration — Yesterday.

What keeps you constantly motivated to stay active?

A constant mantra, whether for exercise or any life category:

Find a million ways to stay motivated

Yesterday was another in a million ways. Registered and paid for entry into three events (400, 800, 1500) at the 2015 USATF Masters National Outdoor Championships.

It’s also motivating that it’s in Florida.

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We habitually do what comes naturally

Universal Studios entrance sign across the street from Dr Phillips High School.

Turkey Lake Road separates Universal Studios and Dr Phillips High School

Taking risks comes naturally when you consistently take risks.

Not taking risks comes naturally when you consistently refuse to take risks.

The gate was open even though school was in session. An open gate is an attractive nuisance.

i took it.

The first three 400 meter intervals were on the track before Roy, the groundskeeper/security host politely asked me to leave. We had a nice conversation and he understood that i was not offended.

With seven more 400’s to go, i simply jogged across Turkey Lake Road to the shady side – the Universal Studios side – to complete the track workout. Each interval started by the sign in the middle photo above and concluded 400 meters down the sidewalk. Recovery was the walk back to the sign to begin again.

It was a nice start. An official start to 2015 track season. Ten times 400 meters at 90-95 seconds each with a 400 meter recovery walk.

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No celebration just yet, but

Orlando suburban skyline — On the horizon, is it a finish line?

Today will be the first track workout of 2015. Looking to do intervals, probably 400’s.

You know that feeling you get when a long, frustrating journey is coming to an end?

Today is a day like that.

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Applying Disney creativity and innovation to running since 1999

(photo: Yesterday morning’s run near Disney World netted the fastest mile split in the past year – dealing with injuries, travel, etc)

Applying Disney creativity and innovation to running since 1999. What does that mean?

It means the more years you run, the more temptations you face to quit because of boredom, injuries, time, excuses, etc.

Disney’s creativity and innovation principles are world famous, but not for the reasons outsiders believe.

Walt became famous for creativity because he was constantly battling stiff competition, harsh economic conditions, and a distracted public that had better things to do with their discretionary income.

Disney’s goal is to not only survive as a business, but to thrive. And in fact, to become the most admired Company in the world.

The admirable goal at Mid Life Celebration is to become an example and not a warning.

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