the first day is in the bank.and if the romance isnt gone completelythere is definitely some scuffing on that shiny finish..the first rays of sunshine reveal a very different vol state field.bleary eyes and aching feet.those who took refuge in a motel are wondering;“can i possibly run all day again?”those Read more…
so how do i possibly capture the initial 12 hours of this insane event?.the first thing i have to say;after 44 years the vol state is not a tradition.it is an institution..when we came off the ferry this morning there was a vehicle with blue lights at the end of Read more…
after all the months of waitingthe start of the vol state is only hours away.124 runners lie in their beds.some sleep soundly.others toss and turnor stare into the darkness. what awaits them?no one really knows.the road stretches out from the ferrylike a great black serpent.holding its secretsfor the road warriors Read more…
it is time for the fake websites, fake livestreams, and bogus facebook groups to start ripping off the unwary vol state enthusiasts…..www.vacationwithoutacar.com and this facebook group are the only real coverage on the web.be smart!!! ================================= added by Mike: The authentic Vol State Facebook will have 7400+ members and have Read more…
Link to FB post the brightly colored rain gear contrasted with the low cloud cover and overall grey tone of the morning as our adventurers crossed the clinch river and started up the switchbacks toward the first of 3 mountain passes in the first 15 miles. their track takes them Read more…
Link to FB post Here they are at the courthouse in sneedville. 35 intrepid souls answered the starting cigarette at 0730 eastern time (US) and headed off into the mountains of east tennessee in a soaking rain. Johnny Adams MO Alexis Batausa WV Terry Bonnett ON Beth Budden NC William Read more…
(known to some as HELL) We are trying something different to make it easier for you to follow the event. While Posts have been cut off, you are not only welcome, but encouraged to put in your input in the comments. We have put in place a post for each Read more…
day 0 they rest in the lovely little town of rogersville tennessee tonight. 3 dozen seasoned road warriors. if rest is the right word for it. their bellies are full and they lie on soft beds. but their minds cannot help but turn to the morning. for in the morning Read more…