Leg 59 – I, Tortoise
Running hat-less, ugh! . . . . Running with tortoise’ and hares in extreme heat . . . . Embracing the inner tortoise.
Leg 58 – 300 and Counting
300 miles and counting! . . . . Running a flatless course . . . . Conversation and laughter with new friends. . . . The race is not to the swift . . . . Whatever you do, don’t stop!
Leg 57 – Fight or Flight
The A2B Journey ended today’s is on the northern edge of the Mojave National Preserve and ¾ miles from the 300 mile mark. . . . some amazing natural sites and wonders in the preserve . . . . a quirky run . . . . the fight or flight question.
Leg 56 – Sleep More, Run Fast
Tortoise tracking in the Mojave . . . . Sleeping in as a motivation to run fast . . . . Ch-ch-ch-ch-Changes!
Leg 55 – Running For A Surer Foundation
Run vs rest. . . . Early runner’s high! . . . Best preparation time!
Leg 54 – The Limberless Dilemma
Exploring new greenway paths . . . . Hydration pre-, during, and post-run. . . . Good pre-run stretch = longer, faster strides. . . . How to make stretching more effective (and fun)!
Leg 53 – The Lost Explorer
Exploring run . . . . Wrong turn leads to unfamiliar . . . . Finding friendly landmarks and new friends.
Leg 52 – Early Morning PR!
Great run from first stride! . . . Running with Linus and Lucy. . . . Singular focus on PR. . . . Rejuvenated by effort.
Leg 51 – Getting My Running Fix
Location of the funky half blue moon revealed . . . . Finally able to give my calves a proper stretch . . . . Misty endorphins . . . . Removing emotion from a mind weighed down with work.
Leg 50 – Chasing Stride and Pace
The ascent to Cima begins. . . . Searching for rhythm . . . . Second wind saves!