10/2/2014

Cold desert air feels like the inside of a refrigerator. Wasn’t I just complaining about the heat a few days back? Did I get accustomed to the heat or did the temperature really drop? Interestingly enough, I’ve always clocked faster running times in the cold.

Today I got a late start on the road but it wasn’t because of the cold. I had the chance to read to some kids for storytime at the Elsie Morgan Community Library. The library was very well kept and up to date. I had a cozy audience and they were very attentive. It surprised me because many times the younger kids have shorter attention spans. These kids were bright and inquisitive. It just further proves that literacy is passed down from parents or grandparents...

10/1/2014

I left the Goldminer RV resort after a chilly evening. I had a deep and restful sleep in the trailer even though the first sign of the new season had surfaced. We stayed cozy with ample blankets and a hot chocolate. The early days of this journey it was easy to wake up. The scorching sun provided a loud wake up call every morning. Today I found that I didn’t even peek out of the blankets until 7:45. Even after that I still wanted to stay under wraps.

The day’s run was rather simple. I almost ran past my one and only turn but fortunately I figured that Railroad Road meant the road next to the tracks. It was dirt with no signs. Taking all lessons, up to this point, into account. Crystal and I agreed to use two different roads...

9/30/2014

The Tombstone Grand Hotel was a fantastic place to stay. The view from our room was of the surrounding green hills. In the morning the sun gently kissed my face for a soft awakening. The air on my skin was cool, almost cold. I wasn’t sure if the temperature was a tease or if autumn was upon us. Either way it was a gift.

The forces of the universe conspired to keep me there an extra day. On day 35, just after fueling my body with a nutritious breakfast at the hotel, I headed out to run Middlemarch Road. Sign #1 A mile into the run my leg felt funny. I had remembered jumping down from the fifth wheel after fixing something on the roof, and landing somewhat funny, but pain didn’t register. Not until I tried to tackle Cochise’s stronghold...