5/28/2015

I could feel the blood course through my veins. My body felt great as it moved ever closer to the halfway mark. Little bubbles of excitement percolated and popped while I continued to take in my surroundings. Dandelion puffs seemed to sit still in the air as I continued my journey through New England. I weaved through the annoying maze and tried my best not to inhale the floating spores.

Many businesses had closed doors because it was Memorial Day. Traffic was quiet and it allowed the rock and roll music from backyard barbeques to drift about. The seafood restaurants had increased in number and I encouraged Crystal to try a specialty of the area. On the way up the coast we had heard rumors of the abundance in lobster...

5/25/2015

The contagion of running crept back into my body from being in the presence of another runner. It was just unfortunate that I didn’t get to run with my cousin. We had different treks to make on that day but I predicted that we would one day cover a course together. I thought a lot about the effect that being around other runners has on a person. I had heard that you should surround yourself with people you would like to emulate. The idea was that those around you can bring you up or bring you down. They can inspire you and push you to new heights. For that reason I asked others to join my journey. Because despite having resolve, a little inspiration can lighten a heavy load.

The beauty of the east coast had been the lush dense greenery that sprouted everywhere...

5/23/2015

Motivating myself to do things has always been easy. My simple formula has been to do things I enjoy. I found extra motivation this week when I planned to see a very dear family member. My cousin David provided me with many great childhood memories. He was one of the older figures I looked up to as a kid. His family invited me to stay with them over several summers and they even encouraged my participation in sport. Of course adulthood eventually grabbed hold of us and making a living became the top priority. My priorities have changed somewhat. These days it is less about making a living and more about just living.

I ran thirty-seven miles to from Rhode Island into Massachusetts so that I wouldn’t miss my cousin...