Toronto Lake, KS to Newton, KS – 91 miles

Here are my thoughts on today. HOT!!🔥🔥.

So. I kept asking Jocelynn around 1pm what the temp was. It was beginning to be tough to breathe let alone function. She would say 90 degrees. Sooo. I continued on. My goal was a century (100 miles) today. BUT God told me I was done at 91.01. I listened. Good thing. When I got in the truck I moved a pair of cycle shorts that I had put in the windshield to dry. I had hand washed them last night. When they were moved the truck temp immediately went to 104 degrees. Had I known I would have called the day sooner but I thought this heat was just in my head for about 3 hours. Now we know. Thankfully Jocelynn had me really increase fluids and sodium.

We met Jan who told us about these horses you will see in the photos. They all have been rescued. They get to live out their days on this amazing prairie. I did shed a tear at their beauty and the great life they now live.

We crossed paths with 2 east bound Race across America contestants. They do 150-180 miles a day. I can’t imagine.

Thought for the day… You must climb the hill to see what God has in store for you on the other side. Sometimes the climbs are more challenging than others. Climb on! Never give up!