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A spin with Charlie
By Kevin | October 5, 2008
It’s 11:48pm, I just got home from Sterling, after meeting up with Charlie Engle about 20-miles west of there. I’m glad I thought to bring my bike, even though I had set out to run with Marshall. I never did find Marshall, and his “dot” on the tracking map had not moved in several hours from the hospital in Sterling. Thinking that he had an injury and had decided to drive west to meet Charlie, I headed that way myself. I’ll write more tomorrow, but I’m happy to report that I found Charlie and his amazing crew of Chuck, Jen, and Dave (who graciously took my car keys and drove my car, so I wouldn’t have to go all the way back to get it), and I got a “taste” of Running America by biking with Charlie on his way in to Sterling. He’s a warm and genuine guy, who is clearly in his element…despite not running because of his still-very-swollen ankle. It’s still about the adventure and the forward progress for him. I get it…when he asked if I wanted to stay at the hotel with them, or in the RV for a nap, before heading out again in the morning…I admit that my heart wanted to accept his invitation. It was my brain that said no. We parted ways with him reminding me that he was already planning a 2nd attempt next year, and he hoped I’d be in on it again. To that…I certainly said, “yes!”.
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October 6th, 2008 at 6:25 am
Hey Son. Glad to see you were able to hook up with them! Did they have info on Marshall and why he was near the hospital all that time? I hope he is able to go the way of Forrest. For the record, he is trying to beat Gump’s time huh? Anyway, I’m glad your trip was not totally in vain. Sounds like you did have an adventure. Were you filmed for your debut? It also appears they are still at the motel outside Sterling. Maybe a little too early for them to be up and running.
October 6th, 2008 at 8:28 am
It is just so superneat to read all the comments on runingamerica and sometimes get a chance to check into somebody elses websites. You all seem to be such committed athletes. Had quite a few years since I had my “marathonthing”. Did London, Florence, Paris, Stockholm (DNF) and Oland in 18 months. But America has more states than Europe has countries, I guess
My favourite was Paris marathon. kram