The second day in Alabama was another good one for the guys. They began the day with some cereal and muffins that Red and Chris's family had given them the night before. Red then brought them to the mile marker they had left off at the previous day. Red, after taking the joggers off the back of the truck, took one running down the road, getting really into the whole idea. The guys had such a great time with his family and were sad to have to go. They said their good-byes, and set off down the road. The cool thing about the day's start was the start time. Today, the guys woke up at 8 am, and were picked up at around 8:30. They got to the starting point at around 8:45, and then began running at what would have been 9 am. However, the guys crossed the time zone line again, so they actually began their journey at 8 am!
Today was a good day, although really uneventful during the traveling portion. The team was trying something new today. They ran a mile, walked a couple minutes, then ran to the next mile marker. They said it really kept the pace easy, and didn't put a strain on the guys legs. Andy said that everyone felt good and ready to go. Ken, who had been nursing a sore ankle, said he felt the best today of the entire trip. They made it about 22 miles in about 4.5 hours. They stopped periodically to get something to drink, have some food, and then move on. The guys made it into Tuskegee, AL at about 12:30.
When they got into Tuskegee, they sat down for a nice buffet lunch, which they absolutely rocked. The guys ate until they could eat no more. After lunch, the team relaxed in a park in downtown Tuskegee. They spent most of the afternoon here just relaxing. They were awaiting a phone call from a professor at Tuskegee University. Around 6, the guys got the call from Professor Kwesi Daniels. He came to the park and talked with the guys for some time. He told them he would get them a room at the hotel on campus. The guys and Professor Daniels then walked about a mile to campus. While walking, Professor Daniels gave the team a tour of Tuskegee. Andy said he had no idea that Tuskegee held so much history, and was entranced in all that Professor Daniels had to offer. He indicated that the bricks that made up the building on campus were actually made by students of the past in order to pay their tuition. What a remarkable way to build a college! These students were able to learn and create something that would last long past their tenure at Tuskegee University.
After Professor Daniels got the guys a room, he made a phone call to a friend of his. Elizabeth Sims came to meet the guys next. She took them out to a free dinner, and gave them even more information about historic Tuskegee. Andy said she was so into the city, and he wished that he had more time there to explore and learn about all that he was introduced to during the tour.
Tomorrow's travel looks to be around 28 miles. The last couple days have been a little shorter for the guys, so they will be ready to go. Thank you to all who have been checking in on the team, your support is greatly appreciated!
NATION!!
- Rick
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