Journal of today’s activities:

Carole and I left our home this morning at 5:00 am. We drove to the Oakland airport and then we boarded a Southwest flight to Orange County. Carole and I have some work to do that will require us to spend considerable amounts of time in Southern California. We’re looking forward to the new opportunities. I’ll transform the lessons that empowered me through longer than a quarter century in prison into lessons that will help business professionals reach their highest potential. I’m really enthusiastic about this challenge. Each day I will work hard to show others how to dig within themselves and create their own energy, discipline, and commitment. They’ll learn the path that anyone and everyone can pursue to reach his or her highest potential. This exciting new venture has been in the works for several months, and today we take some affirmative steps toward building a new life.

• Days since my release from 26 years in federal prison: 270
• Miles run today: 0
• Miles run this week: 0
• Miles run this month: 133.99
• Miles run in 2014: 988.09
• 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:
• Today’s Weight: 20.85