8/10/2015

The day started off on the wrong foot. I missed a turn and lost my way for a couple of miles. I was lucky to hit a road that connected me back to my route. My bliss lasted for another couple of minutes until I felt little drops of water cooling my engine. These drops were followed by a cold wind; which I thought came from the dark clouds in the distance. I continued forward and took the refreshing droplets as a blessing. That was until the gusts grew stronger. Out of nowhere the precipitation became denser. My field of vision seemed to look like a very dark grey. I fled for the nearest awning I could find. A furniture store which was closed for Sunday was my salvation and shelter. They had plastic patio furniture sitting outside, on display...

8/8/2015

The only sound in our room was the low hum of our air conditioner. The room sheltered us from the sounds of traffic and rain. The sour smell of cow manure from the nearby dairy farms were also nonexistent. The Fair Bridge Inn and Suites kept us sheltered and comfy. The rain on the window left the view looking like static on an old television. I used the time to mill around and organize my upcoming days.

The media had been effective in spreading the word about my mission. Runners from everywhere had contacted me to join me on the road. I had my hands full arranging times to run with everyone. Finally all our interviews were bearing fruit. I eventually took a break to prepare a cauldron of steaming hot water with a generous amount of Epsom salts added...

8/6/2015

I found myself bundled in blankets trying to block out the throaty guttural growl of the Chevy in the vicinity. The truck eventually pulled out but I was already roused from my slumber and every little noise was amplified to my sensitive ears. Metallic carts reverberated and I knew I would not be allowed one more minute of shut eye. Crystal had arranged an interview with the local network affiliate and I was to give an interview at 2:00 PM. It was quite some time away and I didn’t want to go too far out of the area so I strolled for a good portion of the morning. I took plenty of photos and enjoyed the scenery. Even though my trail had ended the previous day, the sides of the road were still green and very wide...