Archive for April, 2007
« Previous EntriesDay 9, 10, and 11 - The Run on Hold
Sunday, April 29th, 2007232 miles run so far.
As most of you that have been following the run to this point are aware, I have been trying to get through some pretty severe (to me) pain in my lower left leg. I don’t know if it is simply a horrible shin splint, tendinitis, or some other undesirable injury. What […]
Day 7 and 8 - Patience and Adaptation
Thursday, April 26th, 2007Day 7
Miles Ran(Walked) 19-20
Total Miles 205
Miles to Go 275
Day 8
Miles Walked 6
Total Miles 211
Miles to Go 269
No Journal entry last night. Were you worried? I didn’t have internet access last night, so you had to wait until today to hear from me. Probably not a bad thing in some circles.
Are you noticing a trend here? I […]
Day 6 - Rough Weather
Tuesday, April 24th, 2007Day 6
Miles Ran (walked) today 7
Total Miles 185
Miles to Go 295
Periods of rain and thunderstorms before 1pm, then periods of rain and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Some storms could be severe, with large hail, damaging winds, and heavy rain. High near 50. Windy, with a east northeast wind between 30 and 32 mph, […]
Day 5 - Some Days Are A Struggle
Monday, April 23rd, 2007Day 5
Miles Ran Today 32
Total Miles Run 178
Miles To Go 301.5
Well, as the title suggests, today was a struggle, mentally and physically. I will tell you this much, I am bent but not broken. As with all things in life, you cannot expect everything to go your way, every minute of every […]
Day 4 - Windlass Hill and Big Mac
Sunday, April 22nd, 2007Day 4
Miles Ran Today 40
Total Miles Run 146
Miles to Go 333.5
I am going to make tonight another short update. I can tell you that today was the best day of the run so far. I began the morning a little hesitant. My body was aching and I was really worried what signs might pop up […]
Day 3 - Stunning Views
Saturday, April 21st, 2007Day 3
Miles Ran 36.5
Miles to Go 373.5
There isn’t much of an update tonight. Today was nearly perfect for running. We passed through the towns of Broadwater, Lisco, and Oshkosh. Lunch was a delicious hamburger, mashed potatoes and white gravy over Texas toast at the Roost in Lisco. Mmm mmm good!
The scenery today was […]
Day 2 - Uncharted Territory
Friday, April 20th, 2007Day 2
Miles Ran 40
Miles to go 410
Today was another good day. Andy and I left a little earlier in order to achieve a 7:30 am start back at mile 30. The vast majority of todays run was spent on Highway 92. Highway 26 and 92 make up the Western Trails Scenic Byway.
The trip today took […]
Day 1 - Mile Markers, Mile Markers!
Thursday, April 19th, 2007Day 1
Total Miles 30
Miles to go 450
Day one is in the books and I must say that I am encouraged!
The day begin later than many of the rest of the days on the trip will. Andy and I pigged out at the Country Kitchen in Gering before taking off for the border. Funny thing :-), […]
I’m On My Way!
Wednesday, April 18th, 2007It is Wednesday evening and as I write this I am on my way to western Nebraska. In approximately 14 hours I will be heading down highway 26 from Henry, NE to Scottsbluff/Gering. People have asked me if I’m nervous. The answer is obviously YES, but my most frequent answer to the question is “Why […]
Quotes To Get Me By!
Saturday, April 14th, 2007I am a big fan of quotes, especially those in the arena of attitude, motivation, and success. Very rarely do I remember any of them, but occasionally I’ll see one that speaks to me in some way. I thought I would share a few of them here.
“Running provides happiness which is different from pleasure. Happiness […]