Greetings from Ohio!

I am taking a quick break while I wait out a hail storm. Over the weekend, I followed the bike path up from Pittsburgh north to Erie since it’s the only route out west. I am glad to be out of Pennsylvania. I knew it was going to be some of the toughest riding I was going to come across and an unwieldy route.

Today, I have been following Lake Erie and will be for at least the next day since the bike route travels along it. It’s a really scenic route and it’s really interesting to be so close to one of the Great Lakes for so long.

I got a lot of riding in this weekend, but the funny thing was I almost didn’t even realize it was the weekend until Sunday. From not having a regular routine, all of the days kind of go together.

Still feeling physically okay for the most part. However, I am starting to get what marathon runners refer to as “runner’s foot.” My toes have been feeling numb for the past few days, but that’s to be expected after the exertion they are going through.

I got in 94.5 miles yesterday, even with the rain, so I am pleased with that progress. Hoping to make another dent in Ohio today and be into Indiana by mid-week.

Yesterday I got another flat tire, but I fixed it up pretty quickly. Today I am going to stop at a gas station along the way to verify tire pressure and pump up if necessary. The last gas station I stopped at was owned by a cancer survivor who had had a liver transplant, so it was nice to chat with him and get his good wishes.

Speaking of good wishes, thank you to everyone who has passed on a good word to me. I really appreciate it.

I will try to send through some photos later today, so you can see some of what I’ve been seeing on the road.

Thanks to everyone for the ongoing support. If you’d like to make a donation, please go to www.livestrong.org/grassroots2008/1300milesforhope.

Thanks again!
Justin