To most mortals--mere or otherwise--the thought of jumping rope 30,660,000 times causes hair to stand on end, eyes to cross and regimens to crumble.Not so to a preacher man named Van Minter, whose morning routine is vital to each day.He has kept this commitment for almost 12,800 days, having begun his 36th year on “leap year,” February 29. He made the pledge to himself upon completing his collegiate basketball career in 1989.“I remember the time and place clearly,” he said. “After my final game, I realized that I needed a plan to stay in shape without playing basketball.”Those who know ...