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12/29/2014

After watching the evening news, two local gentlemen befriended us. They commended us on what we were doing. Henry and David noticed that Crystal had no beverage and that my apple cider was just about empty. From that moment our cups never ran empty. It was a good thing too, I didn’t have any hydration before the report. We spent the time looking for somewhere that would allow us to watch it. Every few minutes, new people entered the establishment. Somehow the energy was buzzing.

I woke up in the morning with sore muscles. Perhaps it would have been a better idea to have gone to sleep right after the news report but, who goes to bed at 6PM? We had a great time meeting new friends so we had no regrets. My muscles loosened up when my blood began to flow...

12/28/2014

My hunger woke me from my sleep. I stumbled downstairs and searched for the breakfast room like a zombie. I was surprised to enter a packed breakfast area. I had no idea Biloxi was such a popular destination. The Oak Manor provided all the usual continental breakfast items and one special item. I poured my milk over some frosted flakes and consumed cereal for my first course. The cereal was followed by eggs, fruit, and yogurt. I wanted to get various nutrients into my body before I started putting away the Krispy Kreme donuts.

The breakfast of plenty did little to eliminate my sluggishness. My body crept back under the soft white sheets in search for rest. I didn’t have much time to rest as Crystal had arranged for an interview with WLOX; the abc affiliate in Biloxi...

12/27/2014

The sound of thunder startled me out of bead. I crept over to the window and peered outside. It was a far different picture from the previous day. I went downstairs and enjoyed French toast, eggs, and oatmeal with blueberries and strawberries. I filled my tummy with plenty of nutrient dense foods. The grey clouds blanketed the entire sky. With only twelve miles to run I waited for a dry window of opportunity to make a dash.

My chance came in the afternoon. I hit the road with an oversized garbage bag protecting my body. It was supposed to keep my clothes dry but somehow the plastic wrapping only added a loud rumbling in my ear. A few minutes into my run the rain began to pour. When I looked towards the gulf on my left, my obscured view only saw dark clouds...