Category Archives: motivation

Happy New Year and More

Well here we are almost through the first month of the new year. How are the resolutions coming? Hopefully you are still on track. But even if you should waver a little, just make the necessary adjustment and keep moving. Don’t stress over whether you are or are not staying true to your goal(s). Make the fix and keep moving.
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Philly Health Watch

I am very excited to announce that I have officially signed on as a contributor with Philly Health Watch. I had an amazing meeting last night with editor Sergio Bucciarelli and the two of us exchanged enough energy to light up the city of Philadelphia.
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Enlightened Perspective

Andy Rooney died only a month after delivering his 1,097th and final televised commentary. Rooney had gone to the hospital for an undisclosed surgery, but major complications developed and he never recovered. He was 92 years old. I wanted to share these brilliant lessons learned from Andy. Coincidently, on a long walk with my wife [...]
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Brad Schoener Memorial 5k Walk & Run Registration Now Open

Along the course, runners and walkers will be treated to live music by some of Brad’s students and friends. After the race enjoy more live music right across the street at the Upper Darby Performing Arts Center at the Music Marathon to benefit the Brad Schoener Fund.
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The Olympian: An American Triumph

Muhammad Ali. Jackie Robinson. Dr. John Baxter Taylor, Jr. The first two names need no introduction. The latter, Dr. Taylor, may not have been a three-time World Heavyweight Champion or dominate in six World Series, but his accomplishments are stunning: Dr. Taylor was the first African American to win an Olympic Gold medal. Dr. Taylor is little known; his obscurity perpetuated further by the fact that the great Olympian Jesse Owens is often accredited with Dr. Taylor’s landmark Olympic achievement.
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Critical Training Data

In this age of high tech training aids, mechanisms, tracking devices, and feedback, I thought I would share a few of the more critical pieces of information from today’s run during lunch.
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Chasing Truths… a few words on goal setting

So it’s that time of year again. It’s time for people to take some personal inventories and set some goals for themselves for the upcoming year. Those goals may come in a wide variety but I know that many people will focus on health and fitness related goals. In many of my circles, it’s all [...]
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Mallie’s Friends

It seems like a day doesn’t go by that I am not moved or touched in some way by someone’s story. Some stories make you laugh. Some stories bring a tear to your eye. Some warm your heart and some amaze and inspire you. Some make you curse reality and some make you want to [...]
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Philadelphia Area Blood Cancer Support Groups

Local Support Groups Below is a list of different support groups hosted by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society:  Blood Cancers Networking Group – Warminster/ Bucks County Open to all who have been touched by a blood cancer. Provides supportive and educational resources. When: 2nd  Wednesday of the month in the evening. Location: Gilda’s Club.  Facilitated by a [...]
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