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9/27/2011

I’ve had a restless stirring lately. I’m not even running planned paths. I take off and I let my feet carry me where they may. I’ll cut on a whim. I’m enjoying the unpredictable. It’s keeping my exercise interesting. While running I frequently think about the greatest adventure in my life to date. In some ways I’ve condemned myself. How do I top running Across America? Do I swim the English Channel? Do I climb Mt. Everest? What do I do now?

I’m busy writing my book and It’s coming along fine. I’m reliving events that led to my run. I’m reliving years of sacrifice. I didn’t even realize I was training. Everything has a reason though and everyday we must listen and learn. Reading my thoughts on a life passed, I still learn.

With all the reading and running I’m doing, a deep yearn...

9/25/2011

Every so often we get a glimpse of what the world has to offer. Everything makes sense and things flow smoothly. It’s the bumps in the road that help us appreciate the good times. It is through struggle that we make progress.

Since coming back to California, I’ve tried to maintain my discipline. For the most part I’ve balanced my writing and my training. What I have neglected is this blog. Perhaps it’s difficult for me to find adventures when I am in one place. I think this means I need to hit the road again. Of course I need to finish writing this book and I’ve got to make sure my children’s books are perfect. So for now, I will stay put and continue to work.

This morning when I ran down the mountain from the house that I’m inhabiting, I saw a fellow laying on the ground...

9/9/2011

Running has given me so much in life. I know I’m not alone. When I summon the energy to rise before dawn and hit the road, I’m surprised to find there are others out there hitting the pavement. I think it is the idea of unbridaled freedom. The run teaches us about everything around us but most importantly it teaches us what is within.

I’ve often asked myself, “If the heavens wanted to share it’s secrets with me would I want to know?” The answer must be yes because as I run and sweat, answers come. They come in flashes. Brief and momentary. But that kind of knowledge is just too much for any human to process. Hence, the momentary glimpse. We think. And most times we over think. It is how we create pressure.

For me running is very much about each moment...