So enough of my complaining. I’m still alive, which is more than a lot of people (even me to a degree) expected by the end of day 4!
Joining Lauren and me today for day 4, 5 & 6 is Charlie. We’re VERY glad to have him here. He's good at keeping me chuckling. Lauren is especially happy, because it leaves her more time to keep up with the blog as we move along (albeit, slowly) and help navigate, ready the food, hydration and shoe changes. Lauren really has a full time job out here!
A little about today’s run: it was BEAUTIFUL. The first 5 or 6 miles were a real climb, but it resulted in a long stretch of road atop a ridge lined by huge evergreen trees. They must have been at least 40ft tall and spanned as far as my eye could see on the hilltops in every direction. The wind was whipping hard, but thanks to those gorgeous trees I was protected, so the only result was nature’s song -made by the air moving swiftly through this bristly dark green forest. Wonderful.
Not sure I would have said this about 2 hours ago, but I’m looking forward to tomorrow’s run. It will be challenging. The “high’s” keep getting higher, which helps offset some lower “lows”. Seems to all be balancing out in the end. All I can do is my best to keep moving forward.
Signing off from Lebanon, MO for tonight, but there will be more tomorrow as we aim to reach Sampson, MO.
-Jason
Sounds like you are doing great, Jason. The weather is supposed to be much better the next few days so enjoy your PTO! Remember, pain is only temporary...
ReplyDeleteJohn D
Thanks John D - doing my best...
ReplyDeleteJason
To Jason:
ReplyDeleteGuess who this is from St. Peters, MO-Laurel Village
My thoughts are with you daily..
Stay well....
Jason - Today alone I heard your name about 5 times either in relation to work references or in direct discussion about your run. Anyway, it spurred me to get online and see how you are doing with the run. Keep up the good work!! We are all cheering for you!!
ReplyDeleteJulie Siemers
"Pain don't hurt."
ReplyDeleteKeep it up. Hard to believe you're nearly halfway done already.
FYI, Cake is playing Fayettenam on May 1!
Jason - I know all about the "Girl Power" thing. Our household is comprised of three females and myself so I'm kind of out numbered. Oh and by the way, we have two pink ipods. Go "Girl Power"!
ReplyDeleteKeep Pushin,
Roger
Pain don't hurt? That could only be my brother (either one of them, actually).
ReplyDeleteFor those of you that don't know, CAKE is a band from Sacremento, CA. Just so happens they are my absolute favorite! Not sure if I can get to Fayetteville to see them on May 1, but I recommend them to anyone that will be in the area to check out the concert.
Going the distance...
Jason
Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after another.
ReplyDeleteThe will to persevere is often the difference between failure and success.
David SarnoffWalter Elliott
Hes going the distance.
ReplyDeleteHes going for speed.
He's NOT alone
In this time of need.
Because hes racing and pacing and plotting the course,
Hes fighting and biting and riding on his horse,
Hes going the distance.
KEEP IT UP!!!!!!!
Moooooooose
You're the best MMMMMOOOOOoooooose!
ReplyDeletethere just seems to be no limit to what you're providing here, jason. i've lived in one part of missouri or another most of my life, and you're teaching me geography of towns i've never heard of. very interesting. :-)
ReplyDeleteyou're chuggin', man! keep knocking out those miles!
I'm loving reading your blog! It took me a while to sift through Dean's blog comments to find the address, but now I'm hooked! Going the Distance is my first song on my MP3. Amy (American in Japan from Dean's blog)
ReplyDeleteAMY! So good to 'see' you out here! Thanks for checking up on the blog. You and the other Dean Bloggers are always such an inspiration to me. I really can't even tell you how happy I am to see "Amy - American in Japan" out here!
ReplyDelete