Day 24: Today we ran from Knoxville, TN to Gaffney, SC.
I was partners with Sarah. Today was a rough day road wise. We began before the sun rose but it quickly became light out. We were going really slow today. Our rotation got out of whack when we had to switch roads due to a wrong turn. Sarah and I had only ran 6 miles and taken 2 driving turns by the time it was 11 o'clock!!
We ran into a detour from the road we wanted to be running on. The detour had no shoulders. For our safety we decided to drive straight to Gaffney. Some people went running when we got to Gaffney. They went about 2 miles. I decided that since I was already cooled down and my muscles were tightening that it'd be best for me to call it a day.
Today was dedicated to Johnny. He was a man we met at the Hope Lodge in Nashville. Johnny was there to begin treatment the next morning. Another girl at our dinner table was having her last treatment the next day. It was interesting to talk to both pairs and see how they were feeling.
Johnny had a brain tumor that was benign several years ago. It was a tumor that was able to be removed. Now Johnny was heading into 39 radiation treatments. He and his wife were from Memphis.
My friend, Nick, from WashU came to visit us at lunch. He couldn't stay long because he was flying to Germany to visit family. I forgot to get a picture... :/ But the team enjoyed Charlotte. We ate at Which Wich? The Manager was so kind and donated each of us a sandwich and a cookie!
Total Miles: 232
Today was dedicated to a woman I met on Day 2. Her name is Karri Davis. She supported our cause by donating to those that still need help raising funds and asked if I could run for her father. His name is Ray Davis. Mr. Davis passed away on June 23, 1973. Karri also asked if I could run for Gary LaSan. He is an elderly man that she takes care of. He is currently fighting colon cancer.
Total Miles: 219
Today was dedicated to Johnny. He was a man we met at the Hope Lodge in Nashville. Johnny was there to begin treatment the next morning. Another girl at our dinner table was having her last treatment the next day. It was interesting to talk to both pairs and see how they were feeling.
Johnny had a brain tumor that was benign several years ago. It was a tumor that was able to be removed. Now Johnny was heading into 39 radiation treatments. He and his wife were from Memphis.
To all those patients out there, no matter where you're at in treatment, know that people are here for you. If it's your first treatment or your last, we will be thinking of you. As i ran today I thought of Johnny and his wife and how they must be feeling going into their second rounds of treatment. The idea of having two types of cancer in one lifetime and still being as positive as Johnny was that his treatment will work is what kept me going today. Our roads didn't quite work out as we had hoped; but sometimes things don't go according to plan. No one plans on getting a diagnosis of cancer.
Day 25: Today we ran from Gaffney to Fayetteville.
My partner today was Elizabeth. We cranked out our miles! By 930, Elizabeth and I were finished. Since we are both under 21 we didn't take a break for driving. We completed each segment in under 16 minutes. Sub 8 miles the whole day! WHOOO that felt good! :) As a van we finished around 11am and began our drive. We decided to take a trip to Charlotte to eat some lunch.My friend, Nick, from WashU came to visit us at lunch. He couldn't stay long because he was flying to Germany to visit family. I forgot to get a picture... :/ But the team enjoyed Charlotte. We ate at Which Wich? The Manager was so kind and donated each of us a sandwich and a cookie!
Total Miles: 232
Today was dedicated to a woman I met on Day 2. Her name is Karri Davis. She supported our cause by donating to those that still need help raising funds and asked if I could run for her father. His name is Ray Davis. Mr. Davis passed away on June 23, 1973. Karri also asked if I could run for Gary LaSan. He is an elderly man that she takes care of. He is currently fighting colon cancer.
Karri- Thank you for your support and prayers! You have no idea how much our team appreciates it!! People in need of help are forever grateful of your service to them. I am sure you miss your father dearly and I know Mr. LaSan is glad to have someone so kind and caring to look after him. We are all in this fight against cancer together!
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