Hi everyone. Today is day nine and two days to go. We crossed over to Florida this afternoon There was a big cheer in the RV. Right after the crossing we had two reporters follow us for about 10 miles. One reporter actually ran about one mile with one of our runners. They were quite impressed on what we are doing and how far we have come. They were amazed at our attitudes and high spirits. We are pretty tired but very excited to be almost home. This afternoon my partner Jim had a phone interview with ESPN radio. We were all excited about that. Thanks to my freind Jason Myers for setting that up. Jim had to run the Brunswick suspension bridge. The Blue Heron bridge seemed like a speed bump to this bridge. From the bottom of the bridge to the top was 1 mile. We all were glad it wasn't our turn to run when we saw that. I think Jim had a few words with God when he got to the top. I had a small problem with my calve today. I had to cut my first run short because of the pain. I got into the RV and put ice on it for about 1/2 hour, then Dr.Tara started to work on it. And yes, once again I cried. She went deep into the muscle and gave me a nice bruise on my calve. I told her I was going to file a law suit, but she said that the bruise means the calve is healing. Actually, the bruise is a badge of honor and am quite proud of it. When she was done, I was able to go back out and run another leg. I'm still amazed on how she can fix me up. It hurts but it works. Tomorrow should be a better day with me. We will be running down A1A part of the way, then back over to US 1. The last 2 days will be long milage, but we are excited and ready to run them. We all know the end is near and the party is waiting for us. And don't forget to come to Clematis, Saturday night at 6:30 for the parade when we run into town. Looks like Jim and I have the last 2-3 miles of the leg into West Palm Beach. Once we reach WPB, we will wait and regroup with all the members of the team and run down Clematis together. This should be a short but emotional run. Hope you are there to see it, and have a drink on us.
"Straight ahead"
George
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I used to live in Daytona Beach..If you guys run South on A1A you will be beachside, but don't forget to cross back over on the Dunlawton Bridge to the mainland. THe run South from there will take you through some very cool terrain and through New Smyrna Beach. You guys should stop by the Harley shop and take a picture. Run a while with Bike Week leftover tee shirts...!
J
Has anyone asked NASCAR if you could make a lap around the speedway? It's 2.5 miles?
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