Tuesday, August 19, 2014

 

Tomorrow I’ll be giving a speech to a group of youth whom authorities have identified as being at-risk of trouble with the law. I’ll reveal how bad decisions I made as a young man led me into challenges that I wasn’t prepared to comprehend. Sharing my story with others may help some, but others may brush it off. After all, now I’m 50, and by looking at me, no one would think that I ever served a day in prison. I’ll be honest with the young people, explaining that my life following my release from 26 years of confinement isn’t the norm. Each day that I served I had to prepare for success. Even though I finished with the prison system, I continue to live an extremely disciplined life. The Straight-A Guide Cognitive Skills Development Program that Justin and I offer through the Michael G. Santos Foundation teaches others how to embrace a values-based, goal-oriented life. I know that the young people with whom I speak will be familiar with the program. I’ll report later on how they responded to my message.

 

Days since my release from prison: 372

Miles that I ran today: 8.32

Miles that I ran so far this week: 25.25

Miles that I’ve run during the month of August: 106.91

Miles that I ran so far in 2014: 1,617.37

Miles that I need to run in order to reach my annual goal of 2,400 miles: 782.63

Miles I’m ahead of schedule to reach my 2,400-mile goal by the end of 2014: 93.13

My weight for today: 167