#hoodtocoast13

[schoolofdark]

So after 24 hours,198 miles, two bouts of food poisoning, 3 sprained ankles and 2 hours of sleep we finally made it from Mt Hood to the coast. A life changing adventure on many levels it's been beautiful seeing people from different countries and walks of life come together to help each other reach a common goal. Without question one of the most inspiring running adventures I've ever experienced I'll never forget the feeling of the water around my burning toes when we finally reached the finish line. Full shouts to everyone who helped make the magic happen and for all the positive messages of support from around the world. This is a race number and medal that definitely won't be tucked away in a drawer and forgotten about to gather dust. In moments of doubt I will think back to the last 24 hours and rewind the memories until the smiles return again. Running is a great metaphor for life and Hood To Coast is a an amazing reminder of what can happen when people put others first and come together to help each other be the best that they can be. From London, Paris, Copenhagen, New York, Amsterdam and Hong Kong to the Coast we did it people. Full salutes to the #bridgethegap movement and all my Nike Fam. We did it. Salutes, salutations and Big up. One love Daddy Dark #h2c #hoodtocoast13 #runfree #runfly #rundemcrew #rdc #h2c13

[schoolofdark]

Big boy miles require the big boy top. Hood to Coast you can not break the unbreakable . 15 miles away from completing 196 miles of pain and pleasure . Big up all crews on deck. #bridgethegap #rundemcrew #h2c13 #hoodtocoast13

[schoolofdark]

Thanks for all the good wishes people . Ready me ready. Obligatory kit lay out before the madness of #hoodtocoast13 begins. Big up to Petzl for the Nao head torch and my Olympus Fam for the Tough camera. Will catch you all at the finish line people . Come we go do da ting #bridgethegap #run #rdc #rundemcrew

[schoolofdark]

Less than 24 Hours to go until the start of #hoodtocoast and the meeting of various crews from the global #bridgethegap movement for a shake out run on the fabled Michael Johnson track at Nike WHQ in Portland. Also on board some head honcho reps from Foursquare, Facebook and Twitter as we take the opportunity to explore the relationship between running, physical activity and Social media. The track surrounds a small forest so you can't see the opposite side which helps when the intervals get heavy on the brain. Shouts to @paris_rc @nbrorunning @blackrosesnyc @sashabo from @rurc @gorkyparkeunners @thenightrunners @pattarunningteam and the godfather of the movement @mikesaes from @bridgerunners for the positive energy and good vibes. I've made some real good friends through this running crew movement and it's always nice to catch up and exchange ideas. 195 miles await and another adventure begins. Ready we ready . Come we go do da ting. #h2c #hoodtocoast13 #hoodtocoast #h2c #ultramarathon #rundemcrew #rdc #run