Mike Across America

I grew up on a farm and I started running in 1971.  I would run around the section (4 miles) regularly. I did this all through high school and college as I was always training for track or cross-country. Our closest neighbor was 1/2 mile from us and I would run by their farm. The son of the owner told me a story recently about the time I was running by their farm and the old farmer who owned the place was sitting on his front porch with his grand-daughter on his lap. When I ran by the grand-child asked her Grandpa why I was running. The old farmer said “I’m not sure – but I think he has a screw loose”. “Will that tighten it?” his grand-daughter asked. We’ll obviously it didn’t. Now my “’screws” appear looser then ever! Maybe thats the problem now days – peoples “screws” are too tight!! So find a ride/run/swim/walk/etc. and set yourself a goal and loosen up those screws!