On the way into work on southbound US-23 I passed a McDonald's billboard with the slogan: "When you need just a little more", referring to adding a couple $1 menu burgers to an already oversized meal. I also passed Taco Bell who advertises: "4th meal, late night food".  On the way home on northbound US-23 I passed a billboard for smart liposuction, ironically, just about across from the McDonald's billboard. I'm guessing the price of adding a few $1 menu items would pale in comparison to the price of "Smartlipo!"

For those of us working to live a healthy, active life we find this all disgusting but perhaps ... A motivational reminder that there is hope for us to escape the unhealthy messages that surround us. How many of you read "When you need just a little more", thought of getting in a couple extra miles! I bet I'm not alone.

Fight the good fight, bundle up, and get out there!

Randy Step, an admitted obsessed runner who understands that if I add an additional 370 calorie Bean Burrito off the "Value menu", I get to run an extra 4 miles!

PS: Just a reminder that Running Fit is open! Yep, running and retail are suffering from a brutal winter. This Fri - Sun. we are out to pay the rent and salaries by raising some cash. The deal, $25 off a ton of current model shoes! We call it the no wimp sale, to reward you for getting out to shop ... and RUN!

PS: Join the fun people at the Super 5K on Sunday morning! You'll get a medal, a pint glass and a Super 5K beanie cap to wear to the Super Bowl party, not only showing you deserve your spot on the couch but you will setting an example and motivating others to join you in your active fun lifestyle, register now! Injured? Just want to help out? Come join us at the Super 5K, Volunteer here!