My 2014 running trip has come and gone, and it’s time to reflect a bit with my annual Best Of blog post. The week was incredible overall, but here are a few of my favorite moments and stats from the trip. As always, thank you to the many people who supported my cause this year. The trips keep getting better and better.

Dollars Raised for Iron Phi – $3,616

Number of Miles Ran – ~55

# of Cities Ran – 7

# of Thank You Sign Pictures – 98

Miles Traveled Via Megabus – 913

$ Spent on Bus Tickets – $10

Out of Pocket Expense During Trip – ~$300

Best Bar Experience – Rainy Street – Austin, Texas

Best Bath – Gulf of Mexico – Pensacola Beach, Florida

Best Breakfast – Cafe’ Au Lait & Beignets – Cafe Du Monde –  New Orleans, Louisiana

Best Campus Landmark – The University of Texas Tower – Austin, Texas

Best Cyclone-Related Moment – Iowa State vs. Texas – Austin, Texas

Best Dinner – Old 27 Grill with Billy Stitt – Fairhope, Alabama

Best Running Gear – Austin Marathon – Austin, Texas

Best Iron Phi Sighting – Tony Logan – Austin, Texas

Best Lawn Decorations – New Orleans, Louisiana

Best Mural – Preservons La Creation – Houston, Texas

Best Pretzel – Loda Bier Garten – Mobile, Alabama

Best Restaurant Pic – Whataburger – Mobile, Alabama

Best Running Buddy – My Wife (Tillie) – Austin, Texas

Best Running Path – Houston, Texas

Best Skyline – Houston, Texas

Best Snack – Fresh Shrimp via William Stitt – Fairhope, Alabama

Best Sports Moment – Tasting The Turf @ Death Valley – Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Best Square – Jackson Square – New Orleans, Louisiana

Best Tailgate – LSU with Tyler Abadie – Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Best Taxidermy – Goode’s BBQ – Houston, Texas

Best Vantage Point – Honeymoon Suite @ The River Walk Inn – San Antonio, Texas

Most Beautiful View – Fairhope, Alabama

Biggest Risk – Running The 3-Mile Bride Alongside Traffic – Pensacola, Florida

Biggest Running Group – David Wyble & Ben Putano – Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Biggest Warship – USS Alabama – Mobile, Alabama

Coolest Building – Old Capitol – Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cutest Kids – The Varisco Kids – New Orleans, Louisiana

Dog That Made Me Miss Home – Heidi Anderson’s Herky – Houston, Texas

Favorite Cannon – Texas State Capitol – Austin, Texas

Best Fountain – Bienville Square – Mobile, Alabama

Favorite Moment – Honoring My Grandfather @ The WWII Museum – New Orleans

Best Thank You – Chicken Shit Bingo – Austin, Texas

Hippest Dog – Juan – San Antonio, Texas

Largest Statue – The Beatles – Houston, Texas

Longest Traveled For Dinner – Mike & Deb Purdy – 2 Hours – San Antonio, Texas

Most Beautiful Campus – Rice University – Houston, Texas

Most Engrained In The Culture Housing – New Orleans French Quarter

Most Famous Street – Bourbon Street – New Orleans, Louisiana

Most Generous Donor – Mike Hyatt

Most Generous Running Buddy – Vinnie Varisco – New Orleans, Louisiana

Most Inspirational Moment – Steve Gleason’s Rebirth Statue – New Orleans

Most Serene – Oakleigh Historic District – Mobile, Alabama

Most Spacious Lodging – Inn on the Riverwalk – San Antonio, Texas

Most Unique Housing – Airstream Trailer – Austin, Texas

Most Unique Landmark  – Graffiti Park – Austin, Texas

Most Fatigued Part of My Body – My Ankle (Day 8)