Well, I'm all finished with my work in Hawai'i and in three short weeks, a new journey begins.
I'll miss the beaches on Oahu; here's Lanikai, one of my favorites for running in the soft sand.
Last weekend, I walked the stage and received my MS in Botany from University of Hawai'i at Manoa. It was a moving and sweet ceremony and mom came to help celebrate. Now, I'm getting ready to move it along!
So, three weeks from Memorial Day I'll be starting a long run. First to the peak of Mt. Katahdin, Maine, then heading south to New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia and eventually down to Georgia. Yup, running the entire Appalachian Trail to benefit The Nature Conservancy.
I'm excited, nervous and happy. This is what I've wanted to do for a long time, and making it happen feels like a dream.
There is much to do in these three weeks. Crew and I are in need of a van for transportation, run and camping gear, maps, food, and a flight for my loyal crew dog.
I feel mentally prepared, but my body needs a bit of rest from the intensity of my masters program, so I'm bulking up on healthy foods and herbal remedies.
Down to Earth , this phenomenal health food store in Honolulu gave a generous gift card, which I redeemed for these powerful products: Hawaiian spiralina, B12, Calm, Melatonin. I want to make sure I am well rested and nutritionally sound during the trip, so this should all help.
MAHALO NUI LOA Down To Earth.
The Epic AT run appreciates your generous gift of health!
You can help too! Visit www.epicatrun.com to learn how to give to The Nature Conservancy or to support run logistics as well.
