12/13/2014

I soaked my legs for a lengthy amount of time last night. When I woke, they felt good but I soaked them again to insure full rejuvenation. For sure I was apprehensive about pushing the legs. They had been tortured enough over the past few days so I took the time to get my blood flowing. For three miles I walked and made sure the limbs were pain free. While I felt good enough to run, I couldn’t say my body was free from aches. I liberated my mind from doubt and let the dogs loose. The auto pilot stayed on for twelve miles before the same pain attacked the same leg.

I when I stopped to massage my calf doubt crept into my mind. I could feel my face grimacing and wondering what was the root of my problem. I examined and reflected on all recent changes...

12/12/2014

I racked my brain for the different ways to present the fact that we stayed in the cold trailer parked in a large lot once again. Plenty has happened on this adventure. We faced major obstacles and we overcame each one. Of course we expected hindrances, detours, and adjustments. We accepted the physical and mental challenge knowing there would be days where we’d want to throw in the towel. Luckily the Hilton in Lafayette had a room waiting for us the next day. We just had to make it there.

Crystal woke up early in the morning. Despite needing more rest, I too dragged my body out of bed. We needed to purchase some foodstuffs from the market. Somehow we ended up losing ourselves in the market. By the time we made our purchase the weather began to warm...

12/11/2014

Once again Crystal and I found ourselves spending the night in the parking lot of a shopping center. There we stumbled upon Gatti’s Italian Food. We entered the establishment with growling tummies. Fortunately, they were willing to help us quell that hunger. They gave us plates and bowls for the salad bar and buffet as well as two cups for drinks. I started with some fresh chilled fruit and vegetables. I felt the nutrition entering my body with each fresh crunchy bite. Of course I had to eat plenty of pizza to replenish all the energy I put into running. With our appetites silenced, we returned to the cold trailer. The lights of the parking lot dimmed as did my consciousness.

Crystal started day 102 with a call to Jennings Daily News...