Blog entries http://www.patriotrunacrossamerica.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:58:40 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.patriotrunacrossamerica.com/blog/gumbo-please.html <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.patriotrunacrossamerica.com/images/Louisiana blog.jpg" alt="" /></p><br/><p>&nbsp;</p><br/><p>How can anyone not get a big ol' bowl of gumbo when passing through Louisiana? &nbsp;I'm not sure and John and Chris were no exception either. &nbsp;Fortunately for them they decided to stop in the little town of Jennigs, LA and popped into a local restaurant. &nbsp;The name on the window says, "Babineaux's" and upon entering all that could be smelled was good... Joomla! Administrator Fri, 27 Apr 2012 06:56:09 +0100 Louisiana Brenda Babineaux Babineaux's Cafe Babineaux's http://www.patriotrunacrossamerica.com/blog/son-of-a-gun-well-have-big-fun-on-the-bayou.html <p>Well, John crossed safely over the bridge and into Louisiana! &nbsp;He was joined on the final day in Texas by a number of runners. &nbsp;Some of them are members of the Golden Triangle Strutters&nbsp;(GTS). &nbsp;Among the GTS runners were Jeremy Fermo, William Fermo&nbsp;and&nbsp;Ivy Pie.</p><br/><p><img src="http://www.patriotrunacrossamerica.com/images/Golden Tri.jpg" alt="" /></p><br/><p>&nbsp;</p><br/><p style="text-align: center;">Another runner who came out to join John and make sure he made it s... Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:06:55 +0100 William Fermo Trooper on the Run Lucy Liu Laz Jeremy Fermo Ivy Pie Hampton Inn Golden Triangle Strutters http://www.patriotrunacrossamerica.com/blog/houston-we-have-no-problems.html <p>Well, John keeps chugging along through Texas. &nbsp;Austin really is a beautiful city filled with some of the nicest people. &nbsp;While staying there we were put up by Vitek and Angela Boruvka. &nbsp;Angela is Chris Russo's cousin and one helluva cook! &nbsp;Vitek is an avid race car enthusiast who has built his own new machine and recently hit the track with it.</p><br/><p>The road from Austin to Houston did not seem so rough for John as he was joined by Bob Becker for about 113 miles over the... Joomla! Administrator Sun, 22 Apr 2012 19:54:17 +0100 Vitek Boruvka Patricia Gilbert National Air Traffic Controllers Association NATCA Modern Bed and Breakfast Minute Maid Park Lisa Thompson Houston Astros Houston Bob Becker Angela Boruvka http://www.patriotrunacrossamerica.com/blog/in-the-news.html <p>We made it to Austin, TX yesterday and were greeted by a couple of news reporters. &nbsp;Here is a link to one of the news bits.</p><br/><p>Click here for News!&nbsp; #1</p><br/><p>&nbsp;</p><br/><p>Click here for News!&nbsp; #2</p><br/><p>&nbsp;</p><br/><p>&nbsp;</p><br/><p>A good friend of our's, Bob Becker, also flew in to Austin to spend the next several days with us. &nbsp;Bob logged a number of miles with John toward the end of the day. &nbsp;Today is a pretty special day for Bob as it is his 67th Birthday!</p... Joomla! Administrator Wed, 18 Apr 2012 05:24:21 +0100 your news now YNN weareaustin we are austin KEYE In the news Austin Bob Becker Austin news http://www.patriotrunacrossamerica.com/blog/still-messing-with-texas.html <p>Well, after being in Texas for a while, we looked up and noticed we crossed the half-way point of Texas. &nbsp;However, and more importantly, we have crossed the half-way point in the journey. &nbsp;The wind has taken a little bit of a break, thank goodness. &nbsp;It's been about 5 days of running straight into a headwind. &nbsp;And we're talking about 30-40 mph headwinds. &nbsp;Here is a picture of the beautiful colors we are now seeing after all the browns of the desert.</p><br/><p style="text-... Joomla! Administrator Tue, 17 Apr 2012 04:35:22 +0100 http://www.patriotrunacrossamerica.com/blog/almost-half-way-through-texas.html <p>Not too much to report about the current happenings. &nbsp;John has been moving steadily along and putting the miles behind him. &nbsp;As we travel east through Texas it is impossible not to notice the change in scenery and humidity. &nbsp;Everything is starting to turn more and more green and less and less brown. &nbsp;Which is a welcomed change after all the browns of Arizona, New Mexico and western Texas. &nbsp;We are just about half-way through the state and will actually pass the half-wa... Joomla! Administrator Fri, 13 Apr 2012 05:49:17 +0100 john jones best western http://www.patriotrunacrossamerica.com/blog/another-40-miles-in-wind-and-a-little-sprinkle.html <p>&nbsp;</p><br/><p class="MsoNormal">The wind was a blowin&rsquo; all along Route 10 today in western Texas.&nbsp; Most of the day was spent uphill and into the wind.&nbsp; The only thing missing was the snow to make it a &ldquo;into the wind, in the snow, uphill both ways&rdquo; stories!&nbsp; Toward the end of the day a storm system rolled in and dropped a few raindrops on our heads.&nbsp; Fortunately, the day was done by the time it really started raining.&nbsp; There was a bit of a lightening ... Joomla! Administrator Thu, 12 Apr 2012 05:00:00 +0100 La Quinta http://www.patriotrunacrossamerica.com/blog/41-more-miles.html <p>&nbsp;</p><br/><p class="MsoNormal">John logged 41 miles and not to say it was an uneventful day but not a whole lot of anything special happened with the exception of getting a complimentary room at another Hampton Inn in Ft. Stockton.&nbsp; The General Manager, Leena Ghandi, was gracious enough to do so without ever meeting with us.&nbsp; The front desk woman named Nora was a pleasure to deal with and she went out of her way to make sure our accommodations were very pleasant.&nbsp; Overall, it ... Joomla! Administrator Wed, 11 Apr 2012 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.patriotrunacrossamerica.com/blog/40-days-and-40-nights.html <p><br/><p class="MsoNormal">After another couple of days in Texas oil-land and steer country we crossed the 40 day mark.&nbsp; John did so with a bit of a bang and covered 43 miles for the day.&nbsp; He followed that day up with a 41 mile day and is feeling stronger as the journey continues forward.&nbsp; At the urging of his crew, John has increased his daily caloric and protein intake.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><br/><p class="MsoNormal">While we were passing though Van Horn, TX, the folks at the Hampton Inn wer... Joomla! Administrator Tue, 10 Apr 2012 05:45:41 +0100 Natasha Brewster Holly Bailey Hampton Inn http://www.patriotrunacrossamerica.com/blog/new-video-update-82.html <p style="text-align: center; "><br/> </p> Joomla! Administrator Mon, 09 Apr 2012 10:55:52 +0100 http://www.patriotrunacrossamerica.com/blog/dont-mess-with-texas.html <p>Well, John is back to running daily and getting the job done through logging 40 miles a day. &nbsp;We made it through New Mexico and into Texas taking some unknown back roads. &nbsp;The high winds and heavy dust made for a couple of very long and dirty days. &nbsp;Additionally, we had the opportunity to camp out in the desert. &nbsp;Once the winds stopped and the dust settled, it made for some very pretty evenings.&nbsp;</p><br/><p>After crossing into Texas, John ran immediately next to the borde... Joomla! Administrator Thu, 05 Apr 2012 06:09:43 +0100 amanda ramirez http://www.patriotrunacrossamerica.com/blog/another-good-day.html <p>The day started out a little bit late as the time change threw things off just a touch. &nbsp;We crossed into New Mexico yesterday and started at mile marker 5. &nbsp;After getting use to getting up with the sun and then the sun coming up an hour later a person might get caught off guard. &nbsp;</p><br/><p>Regardless of the later start, John was still able to log about 39 miles in 9.5 hours while running the majority of the day. &nbsp;His leg is feeling better and stronger every day and he plans ... Joomla! Administrator Sat, 31 Mar 2012 06:34:48 +0100 http://www.patriotrunacrossamerica.com/blog/an-update-finally.html <p>We apologize to all our followers for the delay in any posts. &nbsp;We have had some "technical" issues but, hopefully, they are straightened out now.</p><br/><p>The first thing we have to mention is that John had been walking for 11 consecutive days. &nbsp;He had come down with a severe case of shin splints and incurred some serious swelling on the lower portion of his right leg and ankle. &nbsp;Even though sustaining the shin splints John continued walking and averaged almost 30 miles a day for... Joomla! Administrator Fri, 30 Mar 2012 06:18:55 +0100 http://www.patriotrunacrossamerica.com/blog/in-the-desert-you-cant-remember-your-name.html <p>After being in the desert for several days now we have experienced about everything that the desert can throw at a person. &nbsp;There has been heat, wind, rain, cold, dust and pain. &nbsp;</p><br/><p><img src="http://www.patriotrunacrossamerica.com/images/Terrorist Blog.jpg" alt="" /></p><br/><p>John woke up the other morning with a chest cold but has not allowed it to stop him or slow him down. &nbsp;There has also been blood, sweat and tears as we roll through the desert. &nbsp; &nbsp;Fortunately,... Joomla! Administrator Sun, 18 Mar 2012 08:04:39 +0100 http://www.patriotrunacrossamerica.com/blog/desert-dogs.html <p>We officially entered the desert yesterday and there was no lack of wind. &nbsp;The scenery, while still picturesque, was muddled with the often sight of windmills. &nbsp;Some say it's progress and others say it's destruction. &nbsp;What do you say?</p><br/><p><img src="http://www.patriotrunacrossamerica.com/images/Windmill Blog.jpg" alt="" /></p><br/><p>By the end of the day, John had covered another 40 miles and finished the day in the little city of Indeo, CA. &nbsp;We backtracked just a touch to ... Joomla! Administrator Thu, 15 Mar 2012 07:58:17 +0100 http://www.patriotrunacrossamerica.com/blog/a-little-gambling.html <p>Well, we've made it past the notorious 2 week point. &nbsp;John had been in contact with a number of transcontinental runners and they all mentioned that the first two weeks were the toughest. &nbsp;So, needless to say, we're happy those 14 days are behind us!</p><br/><p>Day 15 started out a little bit chilly and the wind was a-blowin'! &nbsp;John was able to get 40 more miles under his belt in spite of the high winds.&nbsp;</p><br/><p>We were given a complimentary room at the Morongo Casino, Hotel &... Joomla! Administrator Wed, 14 Mar 2012 07:47:53 +0100 http://www.patriotrunacrossamerica.com/blog/days-13-and-14-keep-on-rollin-like-a-tumbleweed.html <p>Day 13 started out a bit brisk but the temps warmed up quickly. &nbsp;While most of the day was a slow, uphill climb, John moved through it smoothly. &nbsp;Here's a picture of the biggest tumbleweed we've ever seen taken outside of Redlands, CA...</p><br/><p><img src="http://www.patriotrunacrossamerica.com/images/Tumbleweed Blog.jpg" alt="" /></p><br/><p>It's tough to believe but we are two weeks into the journey and everyone is holding up well. &nbsp;Having three highly sarcastic people around each ... Joomla! Administrator Wed, 14 Mar 2012 07:20:52 +0100 http://www.patriotrunacrossamerica.com/blog/video-update-.html <p>Click HERE for the most awesome updated video by&nbsp;Buffer Boesch!<br /><br/><br/><br /></p><br/><br/> Joomla! Administrator Tue, 13 Mar 2012 07:34:05 +0100 http://www.patriotrunacrossamerica.com/blog/days-12-and-13.html <p>Day 12 and 13 were nice. &nbsp;John logged many miles. &nbsp;Buffer took some awesome video and hung out in LA with his younger brother. &nbsp;Chris kept John going. &nbsp;Day 13 was capped off with the staff working the restaurant at the Doubletree Inn by Hilton in Las Dimas singing Happy Birthday to Chris and giving him a piece of cake. &nbsp;</p> Joomla! Administrator Mon, 12 Mar 2012 22:17:55 +0100 http://www.patriotrunacrossamerica.com/blog/2-in-a-row.html <p>Well, with the "van situation" behind us day 10 started out in the very small town of Los Alamos, CA. &nbsp;There is a gas station in the town that looks like something directly out of the 40's. &nbsp;John was feeling strong on days 10 and 11 and able to put some major miles behind him. &nbsp;John is now a member of "Daily Mile" and we invite you to check out the site. &nbsp;It's like facebook for runners and there's no surprise that John is at the top of the leader-board with all the miles h... Joomla! Administrator Mon, 12 Mar 2012 08:02:08 +0100