Go the Distance!

Friday, November 25, 2011

Day 138 Fort Lee - New York City 15,7 miles (Final Day for PEACE RUN 2011 Running Across America)

The day has come when my journey come to an end.

Yes! Final run started at the west end of George Washington Bridge.

7 runners started to run together but after entering Manhattan more and more runners joined us.

Today was the day when Macy's Thanksgiving Parade was going on in NYC.

We took some detours and enjoyed running in the Central Park.

Beautiful sunny day.

It was just wonderful day for me.

More photos on KAY'S BLOG http://kaytaka.blog35.fc2.com/

PEACE RUN Official Site http://www.peace-run.com/

*PEACE RUN on MEDIA

1) Columbia Missourian http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2011/10/10/running-man/

2) Arizona Daily Sun http://azdailysun.com/sports/running/article_27cb0ef3-dccc-57b0-bbcd-6f1f32c459bb.html

3) Kansas Kingsman Daily News http://art43.photozou.jp/pub/852/163852/photo/95337488_org.v1317861615.gif

Thursday, November 24, 2011

Day 137 Secaucus - Fort Lee 11.2 miles ( The Day Before the NYC Goal)

The day after tough day of nightmare-like freeway run...

I almost made the same mistake again this morning.

On entering SR-3, I noticed I had taken a wrong route.

After that, I took side walk till Fort Lee.

Sidewalk was hard to run owing to people walking by the day before Thanksgiving Day.

Finished before noon at Mr.Ayabe's place.

He is the only one who watched the start of PEACE RUN in LA on May 25 and who will see my goal in NYC tomorrow.

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Day136 Morris Plains - Secaucus 34.2 miles

This would be the first and last big mistake in 136 days.

As I was sick of running on a freeway US 46, I got out of it.

Tragedy started at the same time then.

It was impossible to correct the route to Fort Lee.

I completely got lost.

To make matters worse, I sneaked into free way several times.

It was a real adventure running on the freeway, where there was heavy traffic, all the cars were driving as fast as 60 miles per hour.

In some part there was no shoulder.

When it was raining, the visibility was very low.

I felt as if I had been running in the hell.

I arriverd at the motel in Secaucus, where I was not supposed to stay.

After I checked in, Mr. Ayabe who lives in Fort Lee, called me.

Yes, he was supposed to take care of me tonight.

He picked me up in his car and I had great dinner with his family in his place.

Tomorrow I'm gonna run to Fort Lee by noon.

And finally on 24th, I'll finish my PEACE RUN Across America.

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Day 135 Washington - Morris Plains 35.1 miles

I have forgotten that I am still in the Appalachian Mountains.

7 to 8 percent grade hills are here and there.

Pushing MUSASHI is a tough job.

I cannot go easy till the end.

State Road 10 is terrible.

6 lanes divided highway but no shoulders at all.

Heavy traffic is almost trying to kill me!

I don't want to die!

I cannot die till I finish my PEACE RUN!

Tomorrow I'll be in Fort Lee, the entrance of Manhattan.

Monday, November 21, 2011

Day 134 Allentown - Washington (New Jersey) 31.3miles

Early arrival at the goal.

Here I am in New Jersey.

Crossed the Delaware River, saying goodbye to Pennsylvania.

I see the license plates of the cars, some of which read New York, Empire State.

The goal is drawing near for sure.

Weather will be nasty on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday but I will hold on!

Saturday, November 19, 2011

Day 132 Shilington - Allentown 34.4 miles

Chilly morning but sunny blue sky!

Just ran to the goal without thinking of anything.

I often get lost especially in big towns or cities.

But today I didn't get lost.

According to the 39 instructions of Google Map, I was able to make it!

Here I am in Allentown, which became famous for the song sung by Blly Joel.

Next week! Just 4-day run will bring me to the goal of NYC.

Friday, November 18, 2011

Day 131 Palmyra - Shillington 36 miles

Cloudy all day.

Even in the afternoon the sky looked like the evening one.

Chilly wind blew but it's good for me to keep running.

Luchbreak at McDonald.

Ate hot food for the first time in a while.

36 miles for two days in a row.

Just a week to go.

NYC is just around the corner.

I bet I can make it!