3/2/2011

The legs feel strong. I was able to run free again. I started in Gladden which is one occupant short of being a ghost town. I don’t know how prosperous some of the businesses in these small towns were before but, the pinch of the gloomy economy is evident. I was lucky I had a large breakfast because I entered a long stretch where there was nothing in sight. Right before this stretch though was a lone house with no fence and ten rowdy dogs. I’m not sure how I was able to get past the house safe and sound especially when it seemed like the canines did not like visitors. Perhaps it was my calm demeanor. It seemed like the barking pooches were not willing to cross onto the road. After getting past the house, it was just me and the road for the rest of the day...

3/1/2011

I think the legs are back. Got through today’s mileage and my shins feel great. I don’t want to jinx anything. I won’t go too aggressive tomorrow but it’s kind of hard to hold back. I guess it’s because I’m a guy that likes to be in high gear.

We got a late start on the day so JC and I had to run in the mid-day sun. I think the sun has healing properties. I mean all life on the planet needs sunlight to grow right? Well, our midpoint destination was a great little restaurant in a tiny town called Wenden. We missed it yesterday because they were only open for lunch. Today it would have closed on us if mom didn’t drive ahead to tell Gloria and Dawn we were making a special trip to eat at the restaurant. The place had an artistic and rustic decor...

2/28/2011

Hey, I’ve been out of communication for a couple of days. I want to thank everyone for their get well wishes. It’s been tough having to lay off my legs but rest assured, I never quit. I had a one day lay off then I tried to walk out of Parker. When JC and I got one mile out of town, our friend Roy comes peeling out of town to see us off and wish us well. He told us that he is working on helping us complete our journey. It’s so touching to have someone we just met believe in what we are doing. Cheers to new friends.

Half way through the milage, we met a heavy rainstorm. Perhaps it was a message from the universe that I was not ready to hit the road just yet. We got into the car and headed back to Parker. There we stayed at the Blue Water Casino...