Amy's Run Across Haiti
Written February 23, 2018 I’m writing this post just after finishing Day 7, and just before beginning Day 8, our final run into Jacmel. The window between the end of one run and the start of the next is about 13 hours, not quite enough time to refuel after 27 miles and start a 54... Continue Reading →
Written on February 22, 2018 I woke up this morning unsure of what my body would feel like. My shin was swollen and sore before bed, so I approached my first steps with trepidation. Today we visited Menelas and the neighboring landfill community, Truttier (yeah, let that sink in- landfill community). This is where Work... Continue Reading →
I needed a simple mantra to repeat today to keep myself out of head. This one, which started as “one foot, two foot, red foot, blue foot” (a runner’s tribute to Dr. Suess’s One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish) also served the purpose of helping me keep my pace consistent. I needed to... Continue Reading →
The morning miles of Day 2 were dark and lonely. I started the day running by myself on a dark and bumpy road headed from Plaisance to D’Ennery. A short 13 mile run that day turned out to be both a physical and emotional journey. Tears started to flow early on as I realized, too... Continue Reading →
On day one, I ran more than I have ever run in one day. I’ve been saying that if I can make it through that psychological barrier, I’ll feel much more confident. Finishing 34 miles was an amazing feeling, which I savored for a moment before turning my focus to refueling and recovery to prepare... Continue Reading →
I’m not sure what I expected to see, hear or feel when I arrived in Cap-Haitian on Friday, but seeing Haiti up resulted in sensory overload. So much activity in the streets- insane traffic, people everywhere, wild pig sightings on the beach. I tried to list my sensory experiences in my journal, but somehow i... Continue Reading →
I’m not sure what I expected to see, hear or feel when I arrived in Cap-Haitian on Friday, but seeing Haiti up resulted in sensory overload. So much activity in the streets- insane traffic, people everywhere, wild pig sightings on the beach. I tried to list my sensory experiences in my journal, but somehow i... Continue Reading →
Am I nervous? Yeah, I am nervous. Lots of people have asked that question over the last few weeks and I have responded with “not really.” Last night, for some reason, I started to get nervous. I couldn’t sleep. I’ve trained hard, fundraised, lined up supplies and had vaccinations… so that part I am ok... Continue Reading →
2018 Run Across Haiti Itinerary & Route: Day 0 (2/16 ) – Everyone arrives to Cap Haitien via the Hugo Chavez International Airport Day 1 (2/17) – Cap Haitien to Plaisance – 34 miles Day 2 (2/18) – Plaisance to D’Ennery – 13 miles Day 3 (2/19) – D’Enery to Gonaives – 20 miles Day... Continue Reading →
This video inspires me. It's from last year's Run Across Haiti. I can't wait to be a part of the 2018 team. https://vimeo.com/209634275
My Feet, My Heart 