Almost half way and meeting Scott Jurek

Well I'm getting closer and closer to the half way point and getting pretty excited about it. But at the same time thinking, crap, I've still got lots of miles to go. Currently lounging at Stanimal's 328 hostel in Waynesboro, VA. A calm and quiet place run out of a past thru-hikers home with all the amenities a hiker needs, sitting in a peaceful suburb environment. So for the day I won't feel like hiker trash. :)  

Not much of anything new or exciting has happened since the last post. But I did get to meet Scott Jurek this morning by the stream I was camping near. I was just finishing packing up when I heard people coming down the hill. I noticed they didn't have packs on so I grabbed my phone and headed towards them, thinking this has got to be him. You couldn't camp for the last 9 miles and who the hell would already have 9 miles done by 8:15 am. So as I approached the joggers cooling off in the stream I got star struck. At first I said, "It's you, awesome!" Then of course we introduced  each other and took a couple photos. I made some cheesy Forrest Gump reference and off he went to crush the record.

The biggest take away is that he was super polite and friendly and more than willing to shoot the shit for a moment and take a photo with you. Afterwards I was super pumped and  inspired, so I crushed those 5 miles into town today. :) Yeah, too bad it wasn't a 20 mile day when I need the excitement but hopefully on those rough days I can think of what he's trying to do and channel that re-channel energy.

Keeping it a bit short and sweet this week, so until next time all you wonderful supporters. Happy trails!