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12/16/2014

In the middle of the pitch black night a downpour pounded the trailer. It roused me from my sleep then left in an instant. I rubbed my legs in my drowsy state and then fell right back to sleep. I’m sure I received a few more hours of rest before the big rigs started firing up. We had parked next to the huge machines under the assumption it would be safe and quiet. It was true until the morning.

A small breakfast sandwich was enough to start my day. My legs felt great and I wanted to run. I took off, conscious not to let loose too quickly. I could tell in the first few steps that I’d have great run. The trees went flying by. Some were decorated with beaded necklaces. I assumed the beads were part of the Louisiana Mardi Gras experience...

12/16/2014

The Jacuzzi bath at the Country Ridge BnB relaxed my aches and helped me sleep. I woke up almost completely repaired. The breakfast that awaited was a country quiche with fried apples. I had additional cereal to add extra fuel to my body. It was a quick meal since we needed to hit the road. Before we left the Bed and Breakfast, we picked a tangerine and a few kumquats from the trees on the property.

I adorned my feet with my beat up Saucony shoes one more time. I’m sure most of the outsole was left on the roads of Texas but I couldn’t keep wearing shoes that injured my legs. The weather was warm enough for shorts. At least I would be comfortable while I labored away on the road.

The frogs, bugs and wild animals kept me company along the country roads...

12/13/2014

I soaked my legs for a lengthy amount of time last night. When I woke, they felt good but I soaked them again to insure full rejuvenation. For sure I was apprehensive about pushing the legs. They had been tortured enough over the past few days so I took the time to get my blood flowing. For three miles I walked and made sure the limbs were pain free. While I felt good enough to run, I couldn’t say my body was free from aches. I liberated my mind from doubt and let the dogs loose. The auto pilot stayed on for twelve miles before the same pain attacked the same leg.

I when I stopped to massage my calf doubt crept into my mind. I could feel my face grimacing and wondering what was the root of my problem. I examined and reflected on all recent changes...