Don't put too much thought into his long time on the last segment between ts35 and ts36. He slept 4 a solid 3hrs, got a shower, and got fed. Thanks to Dr. Tim, Wendy G., and Tammi P. for their advice on the swelling. Kevin has refused endurolytes the past 2 days because he hasn't been sweating as much and felt the salty foods were enough sodium. We have him alternating between straight water and ensure along with 2 endurolytes per hour. After consulting with Tim he may need some high quality protein so the ensure with soy should help. He's also munching on bananas, oranges, and subs. He's cruising around 15-17mph in the Illinois farmlands.
Roll Kaiser Roll,
Troy
Good to hear he got some sleep, he's got feel better now. I can't imagine getting as little sleep as he has.
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I'll trade you a few hours of peace and quiet for 3 kids........???? Finally a day off and I am ready to head back in to the trenches tom. Keep eating and drinking as directed. That is my RX for YOU! Press on my friend.
ReplyDelete"Find courage in Dis-courage-ment."
Bridget and Greg send you very best wishes!!! Marty taught us how to follow and your trip so far is absolutely amazing. You are amazing! Best of luck. We will keep up!!
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ReplyDeleteWICHITA, Kansas – A bicyclist was critically hurt this morning when he was hit by a car in NE Sedgwick County just before 7 o’clock on K-254 near 159th St. E.
Troopers say the cyclist, Diego Ballesteros Cucurull, of Spain, was heading east when he was hit by a car going the same direction. Cucurull was part of a group taking part in the Race Across America.
“We do have these individuals that are biking across America, we’ve seen them in the last couple days going across here and it's still under investigation,” said Trooper Jeff Schawe with the Kansas Highway Patrol. “No reason why, but a vehicle left his lane of travel, went over to the shoulder and strike this bicycle.”
Cucurull was airlifted to a Wichita hospital where in critical condition. He has since been upgraded to serious condition.
Stay safe Kevin!
Kevin.....getting ready to put my kiddos to bed and I just read the above post. Ugh - stay safe as you press on in your journey of a lifetime. "The poor man is not he who is without a cent but he who is without a DREAM."
ReplyDeleteCrank up a little Aerosmith for this part of the trip:
“Dream On” is the first single by Aerosmith from their 1973 debut album, Aerosmith. Written by lead singer Steven Tyler, this blues-influenced power ballad became their first major hit.
Every time I look in the mirror
All these lines on my face getting clearer
The past is gone
It goes by, like dusk to dawn
Isn't that the way
Everybody's got their dues in life to pay
Yeah, I know nobody knows
where it comes and where it goes
I know it's everybody's sin
You got to lose to know how to win
Half my life
is in books' written pages
Lived and learned from fools and
from sages
You know it's true
All the things come back to you
Sing with me, sing for the year
Sing for the laughter, sing for the tears
Sing with me, if it's just for today
Maybe tomorrow, the good lord will take you away
Yeah, sing with me, sing for the year
sing for the laughter, sing for the tear
sing with me, if it's just for today
Maybe tomorrow, the good Lord will take you away
Dream On Dream On Dream On
Dream until your dreams come true
Dream On Dream On Dream On
Dream until your dream comes through
Dream On Dream On Dream On
Dream On Dream On
Dream On Dream On
Sing with me, sing for the year
sing for the laughter, sing for the tear
sing with me, if it's just for today
Maybe tomorrow, the good Lord will take you away
Sing with me, sing for the year
sing for the laughter, sing for the tear
Sing with me, if it's just for today
Maybe tomorrow, the good Lord will take you away......
Dream on baby............Press on!!!!
No post? Hope all is well and you are trucking thru Indiana now. You are more than 3/4 of the way there baby. Keep up the pace.......and press on.
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