Journal of today’s activities:

I made progress writing additional articles for the new version of our Straight-A Guide today. I’m deliberating whether I want to publish the new articles on the website or develop them further into a handbook. Rather than emphasizing my journey through prison, these new articles emphasize the importance of pursuing excellence in every area of life. I’m writing them as a guide for people who want to reach their highest career potential, showing how deliberate courses of action are more likely to lead to success. I enjoy the contemplative exercise of staring at computer screens, drafting paragraphs, and then spending hours to recraft the language. I enjoy the process of writing. In a few years, when Carole and I have more balance in our life, I may devote time to writing a new manuscript. At this stage in our life, however, I must continue working to build upon our stability.

• Days since my release from 26 years in federal prison: 250
• Miles run today: 8.93
• Miles run this week: 76.71
• Miles run this month: 160.95
• Miles run in 2014: 896.96
• 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: 180.83
• Today’s Weight: 165