3/18/2011

I wanted to keep today light because I figured the body needs rest to repair itself. I figure it will help me push harder and further. I just haven’t decided whether or not tomorrow should be a rest day as well. My mom came out and did a couple miles today as well. She surely needed the exercise. Before we began this journey she would walk several miles every day but often times while on the road, she has elected to stay in the car. I’m glad she got out and took in some fresh air. It was very windy though.

While we walked we recounted some of the generous souls we have come across. I thought of the individuals who believe in the power of reading. Many of the problems we see in the world today would find a degree of relief with more educated people...

3/17/2011

I was beginning to feel detached from the world. I’m not sure if that is a good or a bad thing. The highlight of my day was the milestone of crossing another border. I knew I only had sixteen miles to run before I ran into another state. I stopped a few feet short of the border for lunch with my mom at Speedy’s truck stop. I was lucky to eat a bean and cheese burrito that was fried. Chimichangas are usually made with meat so I very rarely get this kind of treat. The thing is, I really wasn’t ready to have lunch. Just a little ways after passing the New Mexico border my body rebelled. Stomach cramps set in for a couple miles. It wasn’t until I saw some horses grazing by the side of the road that I forgot about the pain. There was a foal with three adults...

3/16 2011

Today’s dogs never got close to me. Ha ha ha. I got a jump on the morning but, I ended up having a late day. What happened was that I stopped at mile five for a little snack. My hunger was out of control today. While at the Subway at the Navajo rest area, a highway patrol officer pulled in. I didn’t want him to see me take off running towards the interstate so I thought I’d wait it out. I didn’t realize that he was on his break and planned to be there for a while. My muscles were starting to cool down and I was itching to get back to the run. After I downehed an extra thirt-two ounces of fluid he finally left. I headed out right behind him figuring he wouldn’t be driving backwards. I want to make sure it’s clear that I do try to look for the side roads...