Monday, May 21, 2012

Salvitur Ambulando

Rough day yesterday.  I had 22 miles to go to get the next water.  Hot as hell and uphill all day.  Parts of the trail were choked with poisonous Poodle Dog Bush.  After 16 miles I collapsed and cowboy camped on the side of the trail.  I awoke to the blazing sun after a fitful sleep.  I was sore, dehydrated, filthy and had swarms of gnats feeding on the thick, salty tears in the corner of my eye.  I could not find the motivation to continue until I remembered that the Relay For Life was going on in Taylor, MI.  Those folks had been walking all night and for a good cause, too.  My housemates Martha and Sandy walk even after a long day at work.  Martha's even had knee surgery and she keeps at it!  If they can keep going, so can I!  Salvitur ambulando - it is solved by walking.
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2 comments:

  1. MarlyssMay 21, 2012 at 2:42 PM

    Hope you have sun screen on those red ears and red forehead. Looks like you're cooking.

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  2. MarthaMay 21, 2012 at 6:34 PM

    Ironically, while I was at the Relay for Life...walking and taking care of 8 bands' needs, I was thinking of and encouraged by you! While I sweat and whined about the heat of the sun, you walked and walked with only the water you could carry. I had water at my side. I hit my wall at about 11pm and went home. You didn't have that luxury.
    It's the summer of walking. Let's both walk proud and walk on! "Ok, come on. Lets GOOOO!"

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