Day 78 July 23, 2011 Thessalon to Sault St Marie 51km – Mike’s View
24 Jul
Running today was a countdown day, rather than just a running day, because we knew we would reach the city of Sault Ste. Marie followed by a rest and recovery day. All day, Riley and I were counting down to that 50km mark, where he could stop running and start relaxing!
Along the road, we ran into 2 separate cyclists that are riding across Canada this morning. One woman had her husband following with the car and trailer.
About 25kms into the morning, Highway 17 split into a divided highway, which caused a slight challenge, as Riley enjoys running against oncoming traffic.
As Riley ran on the other side, I would drive ahead to the next crossing (which happened approximately every 2 kms or so), and would wait for him, so I could hand him water.
It was a very hot and sunny day, where Riley had to come into the MCC a few times to cool down and reapply sunscreen.
Near the end of the day, we ran through Echo Bay and past what seemed to me like the Largest Canadian Loonie. It didn't say anywhere that it was the largest, but how many can there be?
Riley and I both agreed that we needed to stay in a hotel for our time here in Sault Ste. Marie. Setting our stuff down in the Delta hotel gave us a fantastic shower! Riley and I both took our time in the washroom and both came out spotless and clean shaven! Looking good and a little more relaxed (knowing we didn't have to run tomorrow) we wandered over to a restaurant on the water and enjoyed some of the tallest hamburgers we have ever seen.
Riley and I then retired to his room to watch the movie Gran Torino on his computer. I crawled into my large and extremely comfortable bed at 10pm, but was not worried, knowing that I can sleep in tomorrow.
-Michael Downie
Along the road, we ran into 2 separate cyclists that are riding across Canada this morning. One woman had her husband following with the car and trailer.
About 25kms into the morning, Highway 17 split into a divided highway, which caused a slight challenge, as Riley enjoys running against oncoming traffic.
As Riley ran on the other side, I would drive ahead to the next crossing (which happened approximately every 2 kms or so), and would wait for him, so I could hand him water.
It was a very hot and sunny day, where Riley had to come into the MCC a few times to cool down and reapply sunscreen.
Near the end of the day, we ran through Echo Bay and past what seemed to me like the Largest Canadian Loonie. It didn't say anywhere that it was the largest, but how many can there be?
Riley and I both agreed that we needed to stay in a hotel for our time here in Sault Ste. Marie. Setting our stuff down in the Delta hotel gave us a fantastic shower! Riley and I both took our time in the washroom and both came out spotless and clean shaven! Looking good and a little more relaxed (knowing we didn't have to run tomorrow) we wandered over to a restaurant on the water and enjoyed some of the tallest hamburgers we have ever seen.
Riley and I then retired to his room to watch the movie Gran Torino on his computer. I crawled into my large and extremely comfortable bed at 10pm, but was not worried, knowing that I can sleep in tomorrow.
-Michael Downie
