Running the Four-Minute Mile and Other Delusions

<p>For years A.J. Schmitz dreamed of running and beating the four-minute mile - a physical accomplishment not many people have achieved. In 2024 at the ripe old age of 53 A.J. ran from cheeseburgers and wine ran to a treadmill and trained his body to fulfill that dream. With a grit and determination not usually found in lazy past-their-prime men he restructured his diet strengthened his conditioning and focused his mind by eliminating things he desired - like wine and not running. As his belly decreased with his mile time the finish line came closer and closer into view.</p><p></p><p>Also included in this collection are A.J.'s reflections on the love/hate relationship he has playing golf as well as his days getting tossed around the mats on the path to a black belt in jiu-jitsu. He analyzes the good ol' days of professional sports and provides the ultimate guide for watching the Super Bowl.</p><p></p><p>A.J.'s biting wit and sarcastic style are on full display in these hilarious memoir essays documenting the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. Especially defeat. Mostly defeat.</p>