LazCon Utility
Things Learned Crewing Laz (by Ron Smith)
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
LazCon Miscellaneous Musings
what mental test?
after turning onto this road the day before yesterday i have reached the turn at 12:04 eastern time. back to the traffic after two days of peaceful tranquility. i miss it already. not much longer in the biting fly state. indiana here i come! laz
LazCon Daily Posts
high sand
june 13 day 35 26 miles total 913 after two consecutive strong days and a difficult night last night it was still an hour drive back to my endpoint. with the late start my expectations were low. but my trip thru the former black swamp was fascinating. beautiful farms corn and soybean fields in rich black soil. small villages perched on the high ground formed by the sand “riffles” of the once enormous glacial lake. Read more
LazCon Miscellaneous Musings
the endless horizon
i am already excited. there is a turn the day after tomorrow.
LazCon Daily Posts
the days are too short
june 12 day 34 (a long)28 miles total 887 i wish had more time to tell you what a great day i had passing thru toledo. but i need to sleep. laz
LazCon Miscellaneous Musings
significant turn
after i make this turn there will not be another turn…. or even the slightest curve for the next 83 miles. mental test begins now.
LazCon Miscellaneous Musings
milestone
just before 1100 eastern time i rounded the turn west of fremont ohio and started northwest towards toledo. traversing the south shore of erie is another major milestone on my journey across america! laz