local people who find out about the race by meeting the runners or by word of mouth, and perform acts of kindness giving the runners food or water, putting a cooler out by the road with treats in it, or other such acts of kindness… . are road angels. and Read more
sorry for another late update, but we went down to the ferry to watch the drama as closing time neared. we just missed seeing the ferry leave with crystal wheatley and kate sidoli as two women led the way to the ferry over an hour before closing. . while we Read more
what a relief it had to be when we finally set the hotsers out beside the road, and they could begin the long trek to the rock. . the excitement of the 400 crowd was palpable as they clambered up the grassy knoll and started across the bill emerson bridge Read more
twas the night before bus ride and all thru the motel not a runner was sleeping all preparing for hell. the backpacks they filled up with exquisite care in hopes that the things they need all would be there. the runners were tossing restless in their beds while visions of Read more
252+ hr update(it’s over) The Heart of the South. The runners have heart.The communities have heart.The event itself has heart. There really couldn’t be a better name for this run. We set up a course,it really could be anywhere.(and someday it will be!)Those with the courage and will to try,make Read more
240 hr update(1/2 day to go!) (The 226 hr update got lost in the shuffle) A day to get them started.3 days of full loads in the meat wagon.A day off while they pushed towards the rock.A day of big dogs.3 days of the grinders arriving… And here I sit.Alone Read more
216 hr update(1.5 days to go) Matt didn’t disappoint last night.He dragged his carcass the last marathon up Sand Mountain,barely able to keep his eyes open and feet on the white line…While the full moon rose up from behind Lookout Mountain. After he reached the bluff and emptied his vial Read more
204 hr update(2 days to go) Core memories. Talk to a journey runner,ask them about their trek. You are guaranteed to see their face change…their body language become animated…their lips curl and their eyes brighten. There is a reason why such an arduous trip,with its requisite exhaustion,physical pain,and emotional sufferingcan Read more