So much for the "easy" week. Mid-week, I remembered that a year ago Jon, Eric, and I were starting our run across alabama. I had to commemorate this and remember Elliott by running a big chunk of the course. I ended up running from Hartselle to the west through the scenic Morgan county hills and finishing in Arab at the intersection of Ruth Rd. and 231. Run went great. My friend, Cynthia, met me at mile 18 to refuel me and stashed a drop bag at mile 24. Nothing like cold Mtn Dew, Gatorade, and snickers. Cynthia got an interrogation at the side of some country road. Very similar to the one that Liza and Kelly got during our Run Across Morgan County back in 2007 or 2008. She is park on the side of the road when a lady drives up.. Lady: What are you doing? (stare) Cynthia: Hi, I'm meeting a friend. L: (stare) Really? (sarcastic) C: For a snack. L: (skeptical stare) Really? (sarcastic) C: He's running to Arab..... From Hartselle. L: Sure. (sarcastic) In the ladies mind, Cynthia was either going to sell drugs or have some secret backwoods fling. Somehow (I wasn't there), Cynthia then explained herself and then the two chatted for the next 45 minutes like the best of friends. I was within a mile of my 24 mile food drop point when she drove by on her way to it. I had started to wonder if she got lost. Liza and Fiona met me at the finish. Large chocolate milkshake!!!! Nice run. | 