Our Squad Leaders stood before us less than seventy two hours before we were supposed to be at the airport and announced that we would no longer be traveling to Uzbekistan and they had no information … Read more about Instant Coffee and Shawarma: The Lifeblood of an Expedition Racer
Just Checking In!!
Life is full right now. I’m overwhelmed by the goodness of God in my life, but your boy is tired. I’m really feeling the reality of month nine in the race. Does it feel as crazy to you as … Read more about Just Checking In!!
Chapter Two: Setting the Spiritual Pace
Lower Omalo to Upper Omalo 2 hours walking July 22, 2021 Good Morning, Lord. Thank you for waking me gently, but with a burning desire to be in your word, to hear from you before I do … Read more about Chapter Two: Setting the Spiritual Pace
Chapter Three: God Gave Raquel Watermelon
Upper Omalo July 23, 2021 Awakened from my sleep by the sound of music and what I learned was three neighbors that were belligerently drunk at 7:00 am, I started today in a dangerous posture … Read more about Chapter Three: God Gave Raquel Watermelon
Chapter Six: A Death That’s Not Dying
Kvakhidi Meadows to Khidotani Ridge 16.8 Kilometers or 10.4 Miles July 28, 2021 We departed from our campsite at about 7:00 this morning for what I didn’t know would be the most exhausting, … Read more about Chapter Six: A Death That’s Not Dying
Chapter Seven: The Final Leg
Khidotani Ridge to Shatili 19.6 Kilometres or 12.2 Miles July 29, 2021 Sunrises and sunsets are my absolute favorite part of each day, but I rarely catch a sunrise because of my selfish … Read more about Chapter Seven: The Final Leg
Chapter One: Into Dependence
Tbilisi to Lower Omalo 1 Bus 2 Off Road Vehicles 12 Hours of Travel (counting our wait at the bus station) July 21, 2021 This morning we embarked on a journey that I expect to be nothing … Read more about Chapter One: Into Dependence
Chapter Four: Moving Forward Means Death
Dartlo July 25, 2021 When we woke up this morning, I realized that I wasn’t alone with my insufficient camping gear. Almost every other tent had taken on water, so we moved to find … Read more about Chapter Four: Moving Forward Means Death
Chapter Five: We Chose Death
Dartlo to Girevi 14 Kilometres or 8.7 Miles July 26, 2021 My sleep was far more restful last night than the night before. Who'd've thunk a porch in an abandoned stable would provide a much more … Read more about Chapter Five: We Chose Death
