So I walked a lot today. Probably 5 miles or more of my 37 were walked. But you know what? There’s no shame in that because we’ve covered 295.25 miles since last Saturday! All told, I think we’ll have walked less than 15 miles of what’s shaping up to be about 315.5 miles of a MO-AR TREK run over 9 days.
Also killer, but in a positive way: my crew. Today included Chief Lauren and my best friend, Kevin O’Neill. Kevin and I have done far crazier things together than run for 9 days to cover 300+ miles, but that’s a story for another blog on another day ;)
Tomorrow will bring some big milestones: The 300 Mile Mark, the 500k Mark (for my CFA friends!), the crossing of the boarder (finally) from Missouri to Arkansas, and of course, the finish line.
Tomorrow will truly be a great day, and I look forward to seeing everyone that is able to make it to the finish line party! I know many of you will have to “attend in spirit” and we’ll be thinking of you for sure.
I’m off to bed to rest up for the morning. I’m getting a lot of notes from friends saying, “hey, tomorrow will be ‘easy’, it’s only 21.3 miles”. Ha ha ha you all – very funny. I don’t believe I’ve ever run an easy 21.3 miler, especially in the Ozark foothills! But I do agree that 21.3 sounds a lot better than the 35 or better we’ve had to average to get here this fast. Let’s not count our chickens just yet. We still have 21.3 to bring it home!
Thanks for all the well wishes for the 9th and final day of MO-AR TREK,
Jason
The only question left, it appears, is when you're going to start your regular running when you get back to St. Louis? :)
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I doubt it takes long JI! I need to be careful with this left leg, but once that's under control, you can bet I'm as dedicated as ever to keeping "trained up" for what ever adventure comes my way. Besides, I'm headed to Vancouver on May 8th and might run a Club Fat Ass event while I'm there.
ReplyDeleteGood luck tomorrow! I will be thinking about you....So excited for you to cross that finish line! Take care!
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Jason - Good Morning! It is going to be a GREAT day! Great minds think alike, sort of. Yesterday (Fri) I didn't get to run until about 8:30 PM because of work and 3 hours on my feet at my 7 year old daughter's school fun fair. I hadn't eaten anything since lunch and by the time I got my run in & showered it was 10:00 PM. That didn't leave me many options so I headed to McDonalds for 2 McChickens & a medium fry. I don't do that very often but it certainly hit the spot. One McChicken = almost 40% of your daily allowance for sodium, yikes!
ReplyDeleteToday (Sat) the whole family went to see the new Hannah Montana movie. Now I know someone mentioned, good-naturedly, that Miley's music can be hokey and you don't want to admit to having it. But I was really surprised by the movie and one song stuck with me. I'm not so sure this song wouldn't have been the perfect theme song for the MO-AR TREK. Give it a try:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NG2zyeVRcbs
We never arrive, not in this lifetime. In my small mind it's all about living life to the fullest and helping others do the same. Attitude is everything, thanks for passing it forward. God has blessed you in many ways, thank Him everyday!
Keep Climbing & Moving Those Mountains,
Roger
Mendo! Thanks for the well wishes. Looking forward to sharing a brew with you and the gang when I return to STL...
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Good morning yourself Roger. What on earth were you doing up at 1:46? WOW, what a night owl!
ReplyDeleteAn WOW, spot on with the video link you posted. It really isn't about how fast or what's waiting on the other side, it's all about the struggle and the climb.
Thanks for sharing that Roger.
Hope you climb your moutain today as well,
Jason
Absolutely incredible! I can't wait to read the last post. Thanks for taking us on this amazing journey with you. It was like I was there - so now I don't have to run it myself! ;) You are a truly lucky man to have such a wonderful family and friends. Awesome job to everyone who helped you get through. Amy (American in Japan)
ReplyDeleteYou said it Amy! I'm a lucky person, no doubt about it!
ReplyDeleteObviously, this would not have been possible without the help of my family & friends - especially my wife Lauren. She's been there for every single step of 295 miles. I expect you'll see her in our finish line video, so long as we can find someone to operate the camera for us as we cross the line...
Winners
ReplyDeleteWinners take chances like everyone else,
They fear failing, but they refuse to let fear control them.
Winners don’t give up,
When life gets tough, they hang in until the going gets better
Winners are flexible.
They realise there is more than one way and they are willing to try others.
Winners know they are not perfect.
They respect their weaknesses while making the most of their strengths.
Winners fall, but they don’t stay down.
They stubbornly refuse to let a fall keep them from climbing.
Winners don’t blame fate for their failures,
Nor luck for their successes.
Winners accept responsibility for their lives.
Winners are positive thinkers who see good in all things.
From the ordinary, they make the extraordinary.
Winners believe in the path they have chosen even when it’s hard,
Even when others can’t see where they are going.
Winners are patient.
They know a goal is only as worthy as the effort that’s required to achieve it.
Winners are people like you.
They make this world a better place to be.
- Nancye Sims
Have a great day. Looking forward to reading the final post.
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Alex, you've been choking me up all week. Thanks brother!
ReplyDeleteThanks DBernal, I'll do my best, on this - the final push!
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