New to this blog stuff, so here goes:

I am a runner. I started running in 1975 while in the US Navy. I’ve been running and engaging in fitness activities ever since. I have a wonderful wife and daughter (and recently a grandson!), both who have supported me and kept me on track. And a son-in-law who is proving to be good for my kid and a great father, too. They are truly an inspiration in my life! I have a few friends (I’ve been told I’m not an extrovert- they’re probably right) who put up with my quirks and odd sense of humor. I was a Girls Lacrosse Coach for a local high school for ten years. I am also a Certified Personal Trainer and have a website : http://www.jonestrainingsolutions.com. click on the link to check it out (there is a free workout generator you can print out) if you would like a fitness plan set up for you. There is much more to me, which will come out in time.
This blog will have a running theme for the most part; but really I want to tell some stories- current experiences and some in the past that I hope will brighten your day. Someone said I have a lot to say, I guess I’ll find out. Oh, my blog is titled “Still Vertical” in homage to my Grandfather, Enoch Karinen, who was a successful rancher in western South Dakota. In his last years when I asked how he was doing, he would say “still vertical!” which meant to me that he was still living his life on his terms surrounded by the people he loved. So I can say for sure that I’m “Still Vertical”.

I plan to post weekly, and will post a suggested workout for the day:

run 3 miles. 4 sets of 10 pullups, 25 pushups, and 25 Russian twists with 10 lb medicine ball.