On this "National Exercise Day" -- it's also "National Get to Know Your Customers Day," "National Animal Crackers Day," and "National Garlic Day" -- I am so grateful to the Lord that I was able to get in a run at the High Bridge Trail in Farmville today. Care to join me?
I am now in my 70s. I'm still squeezing myself into wetsuits and signing up for marathons.
Sometimes I'm the only one in my age group -- which fits perfectly into my winning strategy. I'm not fast enough to get on the podium, but my plan is to keep competing until everyone else quits.
Running has taught me it's never too late to pursue your dreams.
You don't have to be the fastest or the best athlete. But you can possess the best attitude -- gratitude for the good health that allows you to finish a race and then to sign up for the next one.
I may be too old for some things in life, but I can still squeeze every drop of happiness out of life and stay active as long as I can.
Happy National Exercise Day!