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Return to the Road
By Scott | October 20, 2007
Today… actually last night marked my return to the road after nearly six months away. I have to say that I feel well at this point and am looking forward to the next few days. I spent the day in Kearney yesterday watching my daughter and her teammates run at the state country meet. That, in itself made the trip west of Omaha worth it. There is simply nothing like the thrill of watching one of your kids giving their all and doing the best that THEY can. I have never been one to dwell on winning or placing, only giving everything you have in whatever pursuit you choose.
Following the day at the meet, we ate a hearty meal at Skeeter Barnes in Kearney and my mother Jane and I left for Gothenburg. In April, I had stopped just west of Gothenburg. Rather than start outside of town this morning, I decided to put in five “quick” miles in the dark to the other side of Gothenburg before calling it a day and resting at my gracious hosts for the second time on the run. Dan and Sharise Scherer are teachers at Gothenburg High School. The only complaint I have about staying with them is that they make it wayyyy too hard want to get up and run in the morning.
Todays run took me through Cozad, home of the Haymakers and the 100th Meridian. The 100th longitudinal line west of Greenwich was the first major goal set by Congress in building the first transcontinental railroad and is also recognized as the natural demarcation of east and west. The challenge today was to run/walk, not run. I handled the task quite well, although it took me a while to decide that I didn’t mind. There is a small pride factor that kicks in when I choose to walk initially and I have to learn to stifle it. The objective is to finish, not make it a few days down the road and break down. I finished the day on the east edge of Lexington a little stiff, a lot tired, and very happy to have started again.
Tomorrow, I’ll move on toward Odessa. One day down, just a few more to go.
Thanks again for your support. Don’t forget to keep the kids of Girls and Boys Town in your prayers.
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October 20th, 2007 at 7:57 pm
YAY!! Scooter is back on the road! So proud of you bro:)
October 20th, 2007 at 8:55 pm
Scott - Glad to hear that today went well! I hope you have great weather. We are thinking of you.
October 20th, 2007 at 8:57 pm
Way to go, Scott! You’re on your way and are running/walking wise. This is a great example to the kids you’re doing this for. Watch out Nebraska! Here comes Scott! =)
October 20th, 2007 at 9:53 pm
You are an inspiration! I’ll be thinking of you and praying for your safety.
October 21st, 2007 at 10:07 am
It is nice to know that you are back to accomplish your goal, and a very admirable goal that is.
Keep on going, you CAN DO IT!
Your friends in Lebanon support you and youyr cause with all kinds of prayers and positive energy!
October 22nd, 2007 at 6:53 am
Scott,
Good job getting back out on the road. Just one foot in front of the other and you’re home. The main thing is to cover the distance and you’re doing it. Good job!
Tim
October 22nd, 2007 at 8:20 am
Great job Scott! I’ll be watching for your
updates.
October 22nd, 2007 at 10:58 am
Scoyy; As I have said before. You make all of us Alumni very proud of what you are doing. Keep up the RUN. Bob Curtin “58″
October 23rd, 2007 at 9:50 pm
Dear Scott~
Your loyalty and committment to completing your goal to run across Nebraska is amazing! I am truly blessed to have met you and to be able to call you my (blood) brother. I’m proud of you, Scott and will keep you in my prayers as you continue this adventure! Lots of Love, Annette