Pre Canal Du Midi

Man, the days have finally come for us to begin this epic journey across the Canal Du Midi. I can't believe that the five months have gone so quickly since the planning process. I am uber excited about the journey that is ahead but also has that nervous fear of stepping out of the comfort zone. This run has come with some sacrifices but I once heard that all dreams come with sacrifices. I am not sure what is to come of this and it isn't my worry but I know that I will come out the other side better because of this. I am looking to strengthen a friendship on this trail with the possibility of gaining new ones. Here's to those 5am runs through Maadi, along the corniche, to the bridge, Zamalek and downtown Cairo.

I would like to shout out some people who have worked behind the scenes to help me toe the line on Tuesday, June 18th. Huge, huge shout out to Ms. Mira my masseuse as she has spent some time working on some of my problem areas that have affected my running in the past. I truly appreciate your work. The second shout out goes to the squad at Movement Mechanics of Maggie and Mike who have been my virtual workout coaches over the last year. They have been very flexible in adjusting to my needs as a runner and accommodating me appropriately. So thank you so much. I want to thank all of those people who have joined me on training runs over the course of the last five months: Matty P,  Rob, Jalna, Eslam, Murad, and Nicco. Each of you provided me with stories, encouragement, and guidance in this process. Thanks to my family and friends who have supported this insane trip that I will embark on. Continue to send your good vibes and prayers our way!  Last but not least, the guy who got me on this path, Ben (you have worked tirelessly to toe the line, I will help you cross it!)  Man, I appreciate you letting me ride shotgun with you on this trip. Let's do something epic!

If you want to follow us during this journey, I will be posting here daily (or at least trying to) just to let you know how the run is going.  You can follow me on IG at @db2_project and Ben at @afarewellalarms. Here is the run itinerary from city to city:

Day 1 June 18- Toulouse to Renneville

Day 2 June 19- Renneville to Bram area

Day 3 June 20- Bram area to Carcassonne

Day 4 June 21- Carcassone to Villedaigne

Day 5 June 22- Villedaigne to Beziers

Day 6 June 23- Beziers to Sete

(special gift!)