1 Day Until Bataan...

It's 0447, and I am about to get dressed where I can go meet the other guys and head to the airport. Leigh, Heather, Clay, and his cousin all drove to El Paso yesterday, and will meet us this morning when we get there. I've got no problem admitting that I am a little nervous about the race. Not necessarily about finishing the thing, but about doing fairly well. The weather forecast is calling for temperatures in the 80's at White Sands tomorrow. That's pretty warm for this time of year, but it gets a little warm in Texas from time to time too so hopefully it will relate to the weather we've had here lately.

I admit the entire process and thought of "having a mission" has worked. This race has allowed me to focus much of my energy on something positive these last several months. It has forced me to get off my butt and get out in God's creation. It has been fun to train with a great group of friends, and I have been able to share this experience with my wife and kids as well. This has been a fun ride, but I am without a doubt ready to get the race on and finish the deal.

Talking with people, I do believe that this blog has helped us as Americans remember a bit of our history. It will be one of the greatest honors of my life to go and meet some of the survivors of the Bataan Death March today. This race is also giving me an opportunity to interact with many active duty members of our military. Doesn't seem like too long ago that I was a young buck in the U.S. Army. Here's hoping my legs are as strong tomorrow as they were back in '97. Time to get it on!