Warning: long sappy post::: I had a great first experience running the Arkansas Traveler this weekend. Leading up to this race, i was asked so many times are you ready, how do you train for a 100, can people actually run that far, are you crazy and my answer was...i dont know. What i did know was that i have a lot of support and its only fair to give credit where its due. God certainly watched over me, kept me safe, giving me the most perfect weather conditions. My wife, daughters and parents were supportive and endured so many financial and time commitments to train for this event. They even had matching team daniel T-shirts made and wore them to the race. Zac Henson was my first pacer at mile 48 and did an amazing job. He is a strong runner and very encouraging even during some rather absent minded moments on my part. Patrick Barker...i blame you for this whole thing. Patrick was my second pacer at mile 68. He was so encouraging and offered very insightful advice from the perspective of someone who had already completed the Arkansas Traveler 100 miler. Jeff Thorstenson was my third and last pacer at mile 84. He probably witnessed more of my momentary lapse of reason than anyone. Jeff was awesome in keeping me moving and encouraging me to run when i wanted to walk. One last but very important thought. chrissy and every single person who voluntarily gave their time and effort at aid stations and radio communications made this whole thing possible for not just me but for every runner. Over the course of this 27 plus hour, 100 mile journey i felt fortunate, lucky, and grateful that i had these things to support me...if not for you, i could never have done this...thank you!!
Posted on: Tue, 07 Oct 2014 01:42:03 +0000
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