A Firm Resolve

Goal for 2008: Drop 15 pounds

It's now December 30, 2007, and I'm going to say my official end of year weight is 195 pounds.  I weighed 170 five years ago and pretty much gained the last 15 pounds when I was working plus doing an MBA degree.  So my goal for 2008 is to drop those 15 pounds (down to 180 pounds), which should help my January 2009 Walt Disney World Marathon.

If you want vitality, get healthy!

Just saw a commercial for a pharmaceutical product that helps offset some of the side effects of bad habits (smoking, overeating, etc).  I won't go into any other detail on the product, but want to say that TV viewers are better served by proactive commercials that basically say:  If you want vitality, get healthy!

Just two more weeks until 2008 Walt Disney World Marathon

Still not ready :)  I'm thinking a 6 hour marathon would be good.  My best time was 5:28, but that was five years ago -- and perhaps 25 pounds ago :)  I really need to get in better shape in 2008 - and get set for the January 2009 Walt Disney World Marathon.

The 2008 Walt Disney World Marathon is Coming Up - And I'm Not Ready

I posted an article a long time ago about signing up for the 2008 Walt Disney World Marathon.  I'm not really ready.  I make no excuses that my priorities in my life are my wife and son first.  But in any case, I'm sure it would have been better to train more :)  Wish me Luck!

Sarasota County, Florida has banned smoking on public beaches

Sarasota County, Florida has banned smoking on public beaches.  I wish more Florida beach governments will pass such ordinances.  There's nothing worse than taking a nice relaxing seat on the beach only to have cigarette smoke from some inconsiderate fool drift over into your area.  Yes, Sarasota County is just southwest of Tampa and is the home of Sarasota.