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4/7/2015

The day started with a hot salt bath and a breakfast of scrambled eggs and waffles. I knew I had a short mileage day on the itinerary so I took the time to pamper my body. While my body luxuriated in the steaming tub, my intuition told me to check my emails. As the water eventually cooled, I remained reluctant to move. Of course I was glad I did. I was greeted by an email from Tom Woemer, the reporter from the day before. He sent me a digital copy of the story he wrote. He informed me that I had made the front page.

After Crystal and I read the piece we smiled, laughed, and gave each other a high five. The article looked like it covered the entire front page. There I was, running across an intersection in neon clothing...

4/7/2015

As Crystal and I took shelter at the Suburban Extended Stay, a couple ladies paced the street in front of the hotel. Actually one of them danced by herself under a streetlight. The performance entertained Crystal for a minute before we turned on the television. I yawned often while I tried to watch some super hero show but kept my eyes open to keep Crystal company. The moment we shut of the machine was the same moment my consciousness got shut off.

The next day I lounged in bed until noon. It looked like I was going to run thirty plus miles to Lillington so I put it in my head not to take too many pictures. We reached the town of Bunnlevel in a couple hours and there I decided to take a rest. While my feet were propped up Crystal told me that I could stop for the day...

4/5/2015

There was no rush to leave the large lake and smiling people. Aches on various parts of my body communicated a desire for me to take a day off. I compromised by deciding to keep the mileage low. This allowed me to lounge around the mega park for many hours. My best effort to catch up on much needed rest was thwarted by the mundane chores which had been left neglected. It was funny how quickly things piled up from a day or two of neglect.

Warm air surrounded me as I ran. The sweat began to pour in no time and I removed my shirt to stay fresh. When my blood began to flow and I had gotten into my zone, an annoying pinch made its way into my knee. I stopped to walk and enjoy the trees and forest...