Tuesday, June 3, 2014

I’m really grateful for the privilege of beginning each morning by running on the beach. While I was incarcerated, I boosted my sense of efficacy by waking very early and beginning my day when most every else slept. I had my best time in Atwater, at the end of my sentence, because I could start my exercise by 4:00 am. After a long run and some strength training, I spent the rest of my day working on my writing projects. Those activities prepared me well for my return to society. I’m following the same pattern now. Yet Orange County offers much nicer surroundings than anywhere I’ve been before. This blessing of being able to run in the morning, and spend the next 12 hours writing and teaching invigorates me. I’m thankful.

 

Days since my release from prison: 295

Miles that I ran today: 8.26

Miles that I ran so far this week: 26.42

Miles that I’ve run during the month of June: 26.42

Miles that I ran so far in 2014: 1,160.19

Miles that I need to run in order to reach my annual goal of 2,400 miles: 1,239.81

Miles I’m ahead of schedule to reach my 2,400-mile goal by the end of 2014: 141.84

My weight for today: 162