Tag: 400

Saturday Speedster?

Yesterday’s run was good.  Minimal pain while running.

Afterwards, and throughout the day, some minor pain.  Compared to previous weeks, I think yesterday was a positive step.

I also saw Helsinki flights under $1,000. 

These positive signs are very timely.

I am so thankful I have not given up, even though in the last two months, I’ve thought about it often.

If you don’t currently exercise, I hope you will find a reason to.  If not today, when?  Carpe diem, jeff noel  🙂

PS.  Click here for another related blog post, Blessed Beast

Will Friday Be Fast?

I sure hope so.

Had active rest the past to days, meaning, no exercising.  Not even any stretching.  Complete rest.

I just applied 4 grams of Voltaren Gel to my left foot.  It’s an anti-inflammatory that Dr. Wagner, my podiatrist, has prescribed as another means of attacking this ever present heel pain.

Also picked up a new foot splint at Hanger Prosthetics yesterday.  I sleep with one on both feet.  After awhile, you get used to them.

So anyway,  I’m very excited about running five miles this morning.

Better get going, the sun’s about to rise. Carpe diem, jeff noel  🙂

Web MD Great Wellness, Fitness Site

Web MD has lots of articles to surf regarding wellness, fitness, diet, nutrition and health.  Click here to view.

Do you think you pay attention?

Seriously.

Do you really think you do?

It scares me to think about my blind spots.

Blind spots?

Yes.  Like my health.  My finances.  My spirit.   My intellect.

It’s so tempting to be so busy that the really important things get neglected.

Why?

Maybe it’s just easier for me to not have to think about my deficiencies, particularly self-control and will power.

Hey, I don’t have the answers.  But I do have one thing.

Know what it is?

It’s a young boy I want to be an excellent example for.

I want to overcome all the crap and excuses many people, including me, make.  

All I can do is try and bust my hump.

I’d rather try with all my might and fail, than not try.

Carpe diem, jeff noel  🙂

Michael Johnson 1996 Olympic 400m Finals

Michael Johnson in the 1996 Olympic 400m Finals.  Watch the clip here.

This is the same race I run, 400 meters.

Many Track & Field enthusiasts say that the 400 is the sports toughest event.

While many Baby Boomers are running 5k’s, 10k’s, half-marathons and full-marathons, I’m running one lap – 400 meters. 

That’s almost absurd.

Until you step on the track as a 50-year old and try to run one lap in 55 seconds.

Make it a great day.  Life is full of surprises.  I hope today, for you, they are good surprises.  Carpe diem, jeff noel  🙂