Journal of today’s activities:

I devoted several hours to developing a different version of our Straight-A Guide program today. This new version will help a corporate sales force how to apply the same type of values-based, goal-oriented lessons that lead to higher personal performance. First I wrote an overview essay and then I wrote essays on values and goals. It’s nice to turn my writing attention away from the prison system and to focus on the value of pursuing excellence. I expect to continue working on this version throughout the weekend and perhaps getting in front of a video camera early next week. I have so much work ahead, and I’m grateful for every opportunity.

• Days since my release from 26 years in federal prison: 249
• Miles run today: 12.91
• Miles run this week: 67.78
• Miles run this month: 152.02
• Miles run in 2014: 888.03
• Miles I need to run to reach my 2,400-mile running goal for 2014:
• Number of miles I’m ahead of schedule or behind schedule: 178.47
• Today’s Weight: 165