A 740 mile run across the state of NC to raise money in the fight against cancer
Running on pins and needles
We had family day for the run today with a journey from Elm City to eight miles shy of Washington. Tyler listened to stories and yelled "love you dad" and Mindy put up with me. I must admit the heat and the miles are catching up with me. Though I had energy to run, my feet screamed from running on fire black roads and hot sand. We once again had a little detour adding another 1.5 miles to the end result with a total of 50 miles ending at 4:50PM.
Once again we rolled through farm lands as we have since Taylorsville. Probably less dairy farms now and more tobacco, straw fields, and corn. With few stores on the way some things become a little difficult, but we always seem to find something to resolve challenges. I must admit the excitement of running over 600 miles during the day tomorrow is pretty exciting. It seems flipant to say we only have three days left. Can we "manage" the weaknesses of my body? With a dropping temperature, it seems safe to say that the heat is over, but 150 miles remaining is not a light task even if we can taste the end. Les Chaffin has joined the family adding support help and company for me in the remaining miles. We will take one day at a time, one step at time, and focus on what needs to be done.
Once again we rolled through farm lands as we have since Taylorsville. Probably less dairy farms now and more tobacco, straw fields, and corn. With few stores on the way some things become a little difficult, but we always seem to find something to resolve challenges. I must admit the excitement of running over 600 miles during the day tomorrow is pretty exciting. It seems flipant to say we only have three days left. Can we "manage" the weaknesses of my body? With a dropping temperature, it seems safe to say that the heat is over, but 150 miles remaining is not a light task even if we can taste the end. Les Chaffin has joined the family adding support help and company for me in the remaining miles. We will take one day at a time, one step at time, and focus on what needs to be done.
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Comment by Mary Donna on June 11, 2008 at 7:50am - Passing the 600 mile mark is truly remarkable. I fall asleep thinking of you and wake up with you on my mind. When you get to Belhaven, give a wave to Karen and Andy Fisher, owners of the Bellhaven Water Street B&B. They will be watching for you. Praying for cooler pavement and refreshing breezes.
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Comment by Chuck Rickard on June 11, 2008 at 7:38am -
Scott,
You are a "Miracle Man". We are truly amazed at what you have accomplished. Please know that you are in our thoughts and we are praying that your journey to Manteo is a safe one. Good luck and God Bless!
Chuck Rickard
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Comment by Diane on June 10, 2008 at 10:26pm - Keep it up Scott. You will do it.
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Comment by Alex on June 10, 2008 at 10:22pm - You can do it, Scott! I am in AWE of you and cheer for you every day even if I can't do it on the road with you. RUN, SCOTT, RUN!!!!!
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Comment by Elizabeth Blair on June 10, 2008 at 10:12pm -
What you have done is incredible. Our prayers are with you and we will be here on Friday!
Love, Elizabeth, Dan, William, and Anna
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