Sunday, August 3, 2008
Day 8: Ed, Boo and the Manistee Forest
I started 8 miles south of Traverse City and walked 30.2 miles today still trying to catch up for the day I lost on Wednesday but it has really taken it's toll on me. The only two souls I met along the way was a man named Ed and his dog Booboo. He was selling cherries at a corner stand and gave me some for a snack. The road then led me into the Manistee National Forest where I continued walking for the rest of this lonely 11hr day - 10hrs walking and an hour's worth of breaktime. I'm exhausted.
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Brother Sean
Keep the faith old man. You are doing an extraordinary thing, trust me I know a little about mileage. Focus only on the short goals and local mile markers. Keep you focus short term they add up to the bigger and larger goals easily achieved.
As for blisters, i have one word Vaseline. It is an old marathoners trick. Take vaseline smear it between your toes, and over the trouble spots. Wear a real good runners sock by Nike or NB, ones that are Left and Right foot specific and are engineered to contour your arch. Trust me, do this and never get another blister again.
PS Watch your hydration and try eating a bake or boiled potato for lunch, no skin or crap on it just salt. Easy sugar to digest quick fit to the system with no stomach distention.
Greetings from your many supporters at the Karmanos Cancer Institute.
We are so thankful for your incredible efforts and dedication to raise funds and awarenss for the fight against breast cancer. Every step is an inspiration.
Congratulations on the journey thus far, Sean! You'll be at the finish line before you know it!
Mio Cugino Sean,
I have been following your progress everyday and I know the task is difficult. Just remember what a honorable thing you doing. I know your Mom's spirit is within you and helping you to contiuue this admirable endeavor.
I know she would be very proud of you as I am.
Good luck, I know you will be VICTORIOUS!!!
Your most favorite cugina,
Gina
Sean,
Keep telling yourself "I'm a lot closer than I think".I know it sounds hokey but you have the faith to see this thing through.Keep up the good work buddy. I'll be praying for you in Chicago bro!
Dan Boland.
Sean,
You are doing incredible!!! I know it is hard, but at least you have the personality to take it all in stride. I am sure you are leaving smiles behind you on each person you touch, from Booboo to the Hooters girls (well you probably only touched them spiritually). Keep smiling yourself.
We are all pulling for you.
Sean Moriarty
Windsor
Hang in there Sean, my thoughts have been and will be with you every day.
Shane
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