june 18 day 40 21 miles total 1,044 i called it early today. 39 days of pushing around the clock was enough and it was time to take a breath. a second straight day of people telling me; “ the heat index is over 100!” made the decision even easier. i was in sort of a grey area. easily reducing my schedule deficit to less than a day. but no chance of making up the Read more…
june 17 day 39 31 miles total 1,023 how could a day that started so well turn so grim? another afternoon of high 90’s temperatures and a blazing sun. that’s how. notching a 1,000 miler was a thrill. strolling thru beautiful elkhart completed a perfect morning. then we hit the highway to hell. no shade intermittent sidewalks traffic crushing heat… and the sun that merciless sun. it was not pretty and i don’t know exactly Read more…
after 999.75 miles i got lost and had to stop and consult my map to figure out where to go next. despite that i hit 1,000 miles at 38 days 3 hours 35 minuets and 35 seconds! pr pr pr pr! (for you dale) laz Patrick wrote: They say “the journey of a thousand miles begins with but a single step” – but how many of them really know what they’re talking about? You Read more…
june 16 day 38 25 miles total 992 no, i didn’t get in the miles i hoped today. an hour late start; part of a compounding problem of coming up short of my goal day after day. and misery from the bad toe i (foolishly-i admit it now) did not get fixed before attempting this run. i started the day in hobbling pain and finally admitted i had to take the drastic action i had Read more…
06-15 day 37 26 miles total 967 another glorious day. barry, the mechanical engineer, picked up screws and bolts (for his just in case jar) randy pulled a kitten out of a motor… and i found a penny. a man on a tractor gave us $4 (because americans are just generous) and i found out how amish craftsmen get to the job site. i am going to have to start forgetting what i already know Read more…
june 14 day 36 28 miles total 941 i reached the indiana state line and bailed with 10 minutes still on the clock. just lazy, i suppose. ohio was a lot of fun but it is time to move on. i vowed not to write endless transcon reports about pain and injuries. i think it is sort of understood that 941 miles doesn’t pass without some discomfort. but i have to say my little toe Read more…
A few things I learned while crewing for Laz for 5 days in a row… 1) Have a designated crew vehicle that carries Laz’s pack, cooler and chair. The cooler and chair we’re donated to accompany him on the Lazcon. 2) Set up the vehicle in a safe location, preferably on the left side of the road, in increments of approximately 1.5 -1.75 miles. Possibly closer on really hot/humid days. He carries no food or Read more…