7/3/2011

Bed and Breakfast is all about the breakfast. I woke up this morning to a dining room full of guests and a breakfast fit for a king. If I didn’t write about Cheryl’s baked French toast I’d be skipping out on an integral part of the day. She began preparing the dish the prior evening and baked it in the morning. It was topped with a blueberry syrup which gave me enough energy to power me through my tough morning.

People are constantly asking me how many calories I consume daily. Now, I don’t count them but, I know it ranges from seven to eight thousand. So the best tasting items are perfect for my high intensity days. I compliment every breakfast with a large protein shake and juice. I keep candy on me in case I need a quick energy boost on the road...

7/2/2011

It’s fourth of July weekend and the cars are passing me at high speeds. I think I’m more cautious now than I was when I started this thing. I wouldn’t want anything to happen on this final stretch. Last night I was put up by the Courtyard Marriot in Canton. For those of you that don’t know about Canton, Ohio, It’s where the football hall of fame is located. Akron, Ohio sits about fifteen minutes north of there. Some people know it as the hometown of Lebron James, while others say it is the tire capital of the world. I refer to it as my birthplace. Originally, the plan was to pass through Akron, find the hospital where I was born, and get a copy of my birth certificate.

The best laid plans always change. You must have your goal in sight but make room for adjustments...

7/3/2011

I think one of the ghosts from the Mansfield Reformatory wanted to play a trick on me. I felt pain in my right foot the moment I got out of bed. I tried massaging it with some sports cream but the tender feeling didn’t go away. Being a certified hypochondriac, I began to freak out. I started to self diagnose myself as a million thoughts ran through my head. One thing to know, being close to the end of this journey does not make me feel calm when my body speaks. I scrutinize every little ache because I can’t let anything stop me now.

I had two breakfasts before I hit the road. Blueberry crepes with cheese, potato soup, hash browns, cereal, pastries, and juice were the items I needed to begin waking up...