May 14, 2021
Nine years ago today I recommenced my run around the world after a six day break to renew my visa waiver status. I began again just east of Cheyenne in Wyoming and ran to the border with Nebraska that day. The video below is worth a watch and the blog post for the day is below that.
As for my present day running, I had a crack at 1 km this morning, but could only manage a 3:39. That was a bit disappointing, as I was hoping for at least ten seconds faster. But, you can’t be at your best every time you go out for a run, so I’ll just have to accept it and try harder next time.
May 14, 2012
Distance today = 50.55 km; Total distance = 6191.06 km; Location = Pine Bluffs – 41 10.681′ N, 104 04.484′ W; Start time = 1000 Finish time = 1715
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/178626526
Back on the road today after a six day break, during which we flew back to Australia to satisfy visa requirements. It was a good interlude, enabling us all to catch up with family and friends, as well as to get a few things done at home. This included a surprise birthday dinner for the legendary Hud.
You’d think a break like this would be a positive thing in terms of physical recovery. I don’t think so! Just like the break between New Zealand and San Francisco, I’ve come up quite sore after the first day. I am expecting to be sore for the next several days, until my muscles and tendons get used to running 50 km per day again.
After a late start, I began the day at the precise location I stopped last week, and have now made it to a town just before the border of Wyoming and Nebraska. Tomorrow I’ll run into Nebraska. I should be there for about a week, as I make my way up to South Dakota.
I am very much in prairie country now, having left the Rockies behind. Lots of farming land to keep me company for a while.
