93 miles to Dayton

93 miles and feeling fine. Dayton is sweet. Going to a folk music festival here tonight. Party time. I think we deserve it

Ohio!

Sorry for the lack of blog posts.  The picture here is from dinner tonight.  We had a BBQ beside this lake.  It was delicious and so relaxing.

I'm finally getting in to the swing of things on the trip.  We've made it about 900 miles already and I'm currently in Columbus, OH.  Tomorrow is a long day: 5 AM wakeup and a 97 mile ride. I'm a little nervous! The most we've done so far is 85.  But Ohio is flat so that makes things easier.

You can look at the pictures I've taken so far right here: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2022900&id=1319280066&l=2936ab689b

Thanks for the support everyone!

Brett

20 mile ride

Went for a 20 mile ride today along the Trinity Trails. They finally fixed the University Dr. underpass so I could ride east on the trails towards downtown.  I love that section of the trail.

On another note, I have only about $350 left to raise until I reach my goal!  I'm pretty excited about that.  Thanks to everyone who has donated!

Trinity Trails

Went for a 13 mile ride today along the Trinity River.   The 75 degree weather was perfect.  My only complaint would be the dozens of gnats I inhaled along the way haha...

The Cowtown

I finished the Cowtown Marathon yesterday!  26.2 miles!

The whole experience was incredible.  I had friends cheering me on the whole way.  The highlight was running through TCU's campus at mile 20 and seeing about twenty of my friends chanting my name.  The support I felt from friends along the course was incredible and I can't thank them enough.

I knew the race was going to be tough but I still underestimated how difficult the last 6 miles would be. Everyone always says that the first half of a marathon is miles 1-19 and the last half is miles 20-26.  Now I know what they mean.  I really hit a wall at about mile 21.  I pulled a muscle in my thigh and my legs felt like jello.  I had to walk a little bit on the last 5 miles but I finished and that's all that really matters!  I ran the last couple miles with this couple that had to be about 70 years old.  They were a huge inspiration at the end.  Really nice people.

The entire experience was incredible and I can't wait to run another.  But for now, I'm looking forward to the switch to the bike so I can get ready for this summer.

20

Ran TWENTY MILES today!  Only 12 more days until The Cowtown Marathon.  Now I get to rest and recover for the next two weeks so I'm ready for the race with fresh legs.  Can't wait!

Bike came in today

My bike came in today.  It was surprisingly easy to assemble.  I went for a quick ride before I had to go to work.  I'm used to riding mountain bikes so it's definitely a different feel but it's an awesome bike and I can't wait to break it in!