Tag: masters

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  🙂

Hard Work is the Key to Great Results

Last night, after a hard workout at Gold’s Gym, my son and I were walking out.  There is a slogan on the wall that we always walk by, but rarely pay attention to.

Last night, it caught my eye.

Here’s a short You Tube video clip to explain why.  Click Results For Everybody to play.

Hard work is the key.  Since I’ve accepted that fact, I’ve gotten much better results.  Go figure.  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  🙂