ron johnson’s reasons for being (Pt. 2 of 4)

Kamala Appel:           I think that…that’s part of your destiny perhaps.  Because…that’s good.  So what has surprised you, if anything, that you’ve learned about health and fitness as you’ve been getting healthier and more fit; was there anything along the way that surprised you?

Ron Johnson:            At first it was pretty tough to fit in there, even though I was motivated by trying to become healthier.   It isn’t instantaneous; you have to continue for a while.  But eventually I found that it became very…it’s actually very fun; it’s a lot of fun.

Kamala Appel:           So it’s more fun than you thought.

Ron Johnson:            Yeah, because…and still at the gym where I work now people, which is East Side Athletic Club in Portland.  A lot of people…you complain or they say that they’re glad when their workout is over, and that type of thing.  But, I’ve actually found it to be the highlight of my day to be able to go into the gym and workout.  And of course I’m teaching yoga classes there; I eventually went back and got my…got a teaching certificate, and have been taking more and more workshops and seminars, and that type of thing.