11/12/2011

It’s quiet now. It’s been several months since I finished running across America. Being away from the road is tough. I stay in shape but it’s just not the same. The element of the unknown is missing. I’m not one for predictability and yet I feel myself falling into that very scenario. I get up every day and head straight for the computer. I finished writing the first draft of my book but the task of adding layers is time consuming. At times I just want to chuck the computer. Of course I don’t. I go out running. What did you expect??

I did take a little break from everything for a couple of days. I helped my friend Sunny move to San Diego. We met up in Tennessee and drove back. He’s the friend responsible for getting me into the White House. The drive was restful...

9/27/2011

I’ve had a restless stirring lately. I’m not even running planned paths. I take off and I let my feet carry me where they may. I’ll cut on a whim. I’m enjoying the unpredictable. It’s keeping my exercise interesting. While running I frequently think about the greatest adventure in my life to date. In some ways I’ve condemned myself. How do I top running Across America? Do I swim the English Channel? Do I climb Mt. Everest? What do I do now?

I’m busy writing my book and It’s coming along fine. I’m reliving events that led to my run. I’m reliving years of sacrifice. I didn’t even realize I was training. Everything has a reason though and everyday we must listen and learn. Reading my thoughts on a life passed, I still learn.

With all the reading and running I’m doing, a deep yearn...

9/25/2011

Every so often we get a glimpse of what the world has to offer. Everything makes sense and things flow smoothly. It’s the bumps in the road that help us appreciate the good times. It is through struggle that we make progress.

Since coming back to California, I’ve tried to maintain my discipline. For the most part I’ve balanced my writing and my training. What I have neglected is this blog. Perhaps it’s difficult for me to find adventures when I am in one place. I think this means I need to hit the road again. Of course I need to finish writing this book and I’ve got to make sure my children’s books are perfect. So for now, I will stay put and continue to work.

This morning when I ran down the mountain from the house that I’m inhabiting, I saw a fellow laying on the ground...