Ready or not, the 2016 running trip has arrived. Life has been a bit hectic over the past month, and my preparations for the trip were probably at the lowest level since I began these trips five years ago. This seems to be a trend as I get older! Nonetheless, my dad and I were…
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2016 Running Trip – 50 Miles, 50 Cities & 7 Days Covering The Mighty Mississippi
On a short flight from Chicago to Des Moines earlier this year, I was dog tired. The inevitable 45 minute flight for us Iowans is a tough one to catch some sleep, so I sat awake peering out my southward facing window. If you’ve flown this route, you’ll know that the terrain is quite uneventful,…