Friday, 10 July 2009

  • Thursday July 9th Day 74 Current City...Vero Beach, Fl

    Hello DestinyMaker's,

    Today's blog is sponsored by Cytosport, SportLegs, Iron Tek, Country Life Vitamins, Stop Pain.

    An endurance athlete endures. Over comes pain, never pride. Both equally drive me on ward toward the final mile. Remember though this year's final mile only represents a new beginning. A starting line. After 2 days of rest I will begin to map out not only my own future, but that of destinymaker and next year's route. In June of next year I've been invited to cruise Alaska. I will be offering at discount pricing for anyone who wishes to join me for 10 days on a Celebrity Cruise Ship. I will be posting more information on this next week. But you can dream about it as I have....the DestinyMaker cruise for Epilepsy Awareness. It will be my hope that families (with epilepsy) could come on the cruise with me. Stay tuned for a very important announcement on this next week.

    I had a chance to leave early. I went to the lobby for coffee and some food. There I struck up a conversation with a person there. Her name was Tory. The conversation started out with the usual. Traveling through? Why? Then it turned toward me and what I was doing. After I told her and why she started to hold back tears. Turns out her daughter has epilepsy. I could tell it's been rough on this Mom. As it is for all Moms. She was really thankful for my efforts in awareness. I was thankful I had another opportunity to inspire someone. That is what a destinymaker does!!

    I was on my way during a early morning rain storm. Why did I shower I thought. It actually felt nice. It's been so hot here in Florida that it's been refreshing the last couple days. I was soaked though in the first 30 mins. I had to make sure all my electronics were in their plastic coverings. All was fine. After a quick check it was back out to roaring thunder. That by the way was me biking. I was finding a reserve I didn't even knew I had (wink). Well maybe I knew it was there but I didn't want to activate it. The pain to drive oneself beyond their own limits. the repercussion tomorrow and the next few days will show itself. My right inner quad is about done. I am pushing off with the left leg if needed.

    The ride today was familiar. Route 1 south I've come the last 3 years this way. Only difference I usually came in from Jacksonville. Instead this year I cut across the state. I needed fuel/food. My weight the last couple days has gone down. I will need to gain it back once home. I won't be as active. Well at least not for 48 hours. I am not one to do nothing. Though I would like to learn.

    The sun would come out for brief stretches. Then boom another cell for come by and just drenched me. I passed the Kennedy Space Center. By the way I love the Space and the exploration of it. The Shuttle is taking off Saturday. Timing wise it wasn't meant to be. I took Nyle to a take off when he was younger. He still remembers it. making my way down toward my final mile with Nyle. No fan fare, cameras (well mine yes). Just a son who needs his Dad. A hero will be there. I can't wait to see HIM!!!

    I have gone farther today then I really wanted to. The adrenalin is flying. I have done back to back to back 100 mile days. I have completed 3 tour d france races on this trip. I have met hundreds and to each about epilepsy. I have met new friends who will last a lifetime. Most important I've delivered on my quest. I have answered the calling once more and I will not be denied it's moment.

    A severe storm and I do mean severe finished with me at the end of day. A good thing because it was really scary looking. I would say that was the worst I've seen. Stormy days and metaphor for what my life has been about. I have overcome many a day of bad weather. I will still have them ahead as al of us. One thing certain and you can count on this. I am more then what anyway might say, I am less then what some of you might think. I am though your voice still trying to lift the stigma on Epilepsy and what has made me different. I will lift the veil of secrecy.

    What will tomorrow bring? Another day closer or more? Stay tuned. 126 miles from Nyle!!!!!!!

    Leslie Friedman Giordano commented on your status:

    "I'm glad someone has a voice to speak up about epilepsy!! Thank you for all you do for those families"

    Todd Miller commented on your status:

    "S  P  E  A  C  H  L  E  S  S           T  H  A  N  K          Y  O  U  !"

    Kim Halverson commented on your status:

    "126 miles??? that's an afternoon sprint for you MR MAN!!"

    Melanie Pilon commented on your status:

    "Congrats Glenn and big Thanks from Canada!! I have appreciated every mile and every person that you spoke to about epilepsy! Please know that you have made a difference! :)"

    Paula Wood-Westberry commented on your status:

    "Glenn it has been a true labor of Love working with you - will miss our daily chats! You can be sure I will work on getting some Major Chains on board for next year!  I am in Awe of your spirit and Determination!"

    Sam Manino commented on your status:

    "God Bless You Glenn!! Keep the word going! We need to spread the word about epilepsy and how we can cure it!"

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