Why Do We Need Change, You Ask?

Your candidate with the kids, compared to...


(Speechless)

Need We Say More!?

Even More Reason to Vote for Me

Just imagine what his wife would do if elected to office...

So what are you dreaming about Billy???

100 Days and Running...Well, Really 98 Days

A few weeks ago, one of my co-workers was working to create a partnership between our radio station and a local magazine that is organizing a 5K race and 10 mile run that is scheduled to take place on April 26 of this year. In brainstorming ideas, she had a bright idea and tried to sell me on it:

Co-worker: Hey, Johnny...I know you're an outgoing guy and all. Heck, you got your kayaking thing going on and all. Wouldn't you want to run the 10 mile race and chronicle it as part of the campaign!? The idea sort of just came to me last night. Something like 'I'm Running with Johnny.' Oh, this could be fun!

JJJ: Uhm...sure. I'll do it. It'll help me get in shape, too.

Co-worker: That's awesome!

Mind you, I hate running. I always have. Sure, I can play sports that involve running for hours at a time..or, at least I could back in the day. Running just to run, though, has never been my thing.

True to form, about six weeks have past since that conversation and I've been playing a little more basketball, about twice a week (early in the week...), and even running here and there. All of this compared to the past 2+ years I've spent only getting exercise in the form of fork lifting...food-to-mouth.

...and a one scoop, two scoops, three scoops, more!

However, if this is going to happen - running 10 miles in about two hours - I've got to kick training in to high gear like RIGHT NOW.

So training begins on Monday, January 21 and you can follow the journey here. Unlike Paddling with Purpose (which will, from now on, always benefit Blue Ribbon Mentor Advocate), there will be no fund raising or the growing of a beard. This is my own personal challenge.

(A moment that should be shared with a professional while lying on a couch is about to be typed...now)

I always renege on things like this and never go through with it. Hell, I've been trying to get in shape - again - for about two years. Two years of talking about exercising, but remaining consistent to nothing, but eating. I get tired of hearing myself talk about what I'm going to do. I really do want to do this because it'll be the biggest challenge I've ever faced.

Can I push my body and mind to the limit and actually run (well, I'm sure I'll just be jogging) 10 miles at one time!?

You and I will see, won't we?