3/9/2011

Took off this morning right out the front door of the hotel. I wanted to run right away but, I couldn’t help but walk the first couple miles and take pictures. The red rocks of Sedona are mind blowing. About a mile just outside of town I had to cross an insanely high bridge. I mean insanely high! People aren’t allowed to walk over it but, I’m on a mission to cross the United States on foot. I guess I had no other choice but to disregard the sign and cross. After that it was a steady climb. Most of the trip I ran alongside flowing water. It was tranquil, scenic, and spiritual. The steep climb came around mile thirteen. I was surprised the altitude wasn’t higher. I guess I was expecting a mountain like you find in the Rockies. I was also expecting a downhill run...