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The Return - Day 4
By Scott | October 23, 2007
One more day down, one more perfect fall day. What more can a guy ask for?
Todays run took me through Gibbon, Shelton, Wood River (otherwise known as Stick Crick), Alda, and to downtown Grand Island. I feel as good now, maybe better, than I did on day one and am looking forward to what remains of the run. In less than one week, I’ll be pulling into Boys Town and Omaha for the final stretch.
I am also fortunate to have my very good friend Andy join me for the next two days. Andy took time away from work to accompany me Wednesday and Thursday. I am especially glad he will be around Thursday as the stretch from Central City to Shelby might be one of the longest, least populated of the run to date. Andy will not be a couch potato while he is with me. He brought his bike with him and will have the pleasure of virtually riding circles for seven hours while I shuffle down the road. Lucky him.
It is now 8:24, I just downed half a Papa Rays pizza, three brownies, and two cups of coffee, and I want more. I think I’ll just do what any self respecting distance runner would do and go to sleep on a full stomach. Boy, I hope no doctors are reading this.
The long and short of today is that it was once again more than I could ask for and if it all holds up, the rest of the trip will be just as good.
Thanks again!
Scott
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October 23rd, 2007 at 8:33 pm
Hi Scott,
It is really great to get your daily updates and we are so happy that you are doing so well. We are keeping you in our prayers, stay safe and take care of yourself. Looking forward to hearing that you made it to the finish successfully and safely.
Jackie and Sharon
October 23rd, 2007 at 10:09 pm
I love the comments you write. they are refreshing for us who are behind our desks doing the ususal while you are outside enjoying and taking in all the beautiful scenery. lucky Andy he’s on his bike for 2 days. if i were in America i would be next to you on my bike, too.
i’m happy you are looking forward to the remaining days. good luck.
Stay positive like you are. all the love and support Scott Gent
October 23rd, 2007 at 11:02 pm
Hey Scooter! Who brought you the Papa Rays pizza this time?? I’m so glad to hear that you are right on track and holding up so well. Thank God for good friends like Andy, huh?? Tell him thanks for watching out for my big bro’!! xo Mel
October 24th, 2007 at 12:19 am
It seems like you are very blessed dear Scott. It must be all that positivity from two females in Lebanon.
Andy is very lucky and I must agree with Amy Rea…. she would be on her bike with him if she was in Nebraska!
Keep on Running!!!!
October 24th, 2007 at 6:58 am
This is my favorite time of year and having grown up in Holdrege, NE I’ve been mentally projecting myself out there along the Platte River roadways beside you.
Good ol’ Andy. We love you both and I’m glad he’s there with you for a few days.
Keep a handle on that temptation to keep on flyin’ down the road and we’ll be seeing you rolling into Boys Town before we know it.
Via con Dios!!! We’re so proud of you!
October 24th, 2007 at 7:56 am
Thanks for keeping us updated.
You can do it!!
October 24th, 2007 at 8:12 am
Thanks for all the updates and pictures, Scott. Nebraska in the fall is beautiful as the grasses change colors and you are lucky to catch it at the ground level.
Know that we at Boys Town are pulling for you.
See you soon!
Denise
(p.s. Tell Andy hello!)