PRIZE GIVEAWAY!

Friday can't come soon enough -- and I am having laser eye surgery tomorrow (Thursday) so I might be out of commission for a day or two.  So I have decided to do this a bit earlier.

Here's the deal:  The first 15 people that join this site where it says "Purpose Runners" (family excluded) will have a chance to win a brand new Arm Pocket Wallet!  One lucky winner will have it delivered to their home via snail mail. If you are from out the the United States -- don't worry; I will ship it anywhere in the world.  It is useful (as you can tell my the picture it's not too conspicuous) to hold money, IDs, Credit/Debit cards, and most importantly a key to your house or car.

Thank you for following this site and making it a part of your daily read.  I am sure you guys will enjoy the next 10 weeks.  Good Luck!

Disclaimer:  If by some miracle I have more than 15 followers by Thursday @9pm EST, I will make the cutoff then.  I should have my eyesight back and be awake from the long nap I am supposed to have by then.  Also, the drawing will be out of a hat and on camera which will be posted for the "Winner Winner, Chicken Dinner" article.

Run Forrest, Run!

It doesn’t matter whether you are a 50-time marathon runner or someone who hasn’t set foot in a running shoe. Nor does it matter if you have a spare tire attached to your waist or not, if you’re healthy or not healthy, or lazy or active – this blog is for you to get and stay motivated, learn how to tackle the issues like hitting the runner’s wall and food selection (food portion and dietary solutions), but most of all, to just run and enjoy it!

We all remember the movie “Forrest Gump” where Forrest always to risks and sought adventure.  He fought in Vietnam (not recommended), owned a shrimp company, became a ping-pong champion, but what stuck out in my mind most notably was him running from coast-to-coast all because he “felt like running.” First thing that comes to my mind is, “What!? Are you cray!?” and then I have to pull myself out of the television screen and realize this is just fictional. But just because it is fictional, why can’t we just...run? We are so caught up in the complacency of life never to challenge ourselves and – live. Let’s cliché the cliché and “take life by the horns.”

And people have done this.  They have found a purpose, took a challenge -- and changed their lives.  With this journey you take, you will meet some of these people.

I challenge everyone who reads this to just start running.  Run for your health, for someone else, for stress relief, for happiness, to enjoy life, or for yourself. 

My hope is that you sign up for the 2011 NATIONWIDE INSURANCE COLUMBUS MARATHON.  Okay, don’t let the word “marathon” scare you off.  I myself am training for the half marathon (yes, you can run a half marathon too).  The link to sign up is on the right side of my homepage along with a countdown to the marathon itself.  If you are not a Columbusite, stay connected to this site so we as a community can help you take a challenge that is daring!

My pledge to everyone that follows me is to update my blog constantly with informative, motivational, and entertaining posts including parodies, videos, and interactive polls and gifts. 

Be ready to visit on Friday because there will be a prize and incentive for people to follow.  I just hope the winner lives in America because if not – I will have to pony up the money for shipping & handling!

Make sure to join this site to be eligible for the prize!

*** To follow (join site), the button should just be to the right and a bit up from here***