Even the longest journey begins with a single step.” In our case it was a wet, windy step, but the team was in good spirits after an early start out at North Cape. With the wind mills spinning like mad and grundle cream applied (see Wikipedia for that medical term) we set off, luckily the powers that be didn’t make the day completely rotten, the blustering gale was a tail wind. We were joined by 9 year old Dylan Allain, who not only ran with us but along with his school mates at St. Louis Elementary raised over $1400!
Amber and K-Rock’s community cruiser soon joined us out on the road to spur our little band of marry runners onward. A welcome addition, her sunny disposition seemed to bring out the best in Island weather and soon the unremitting, perma-cloud gave way to broken white and blue sky. I say this knowing that she tried her best to get my song request on the air, and the fact it did not get played was in no way her fault. The PEI Road Runners sent out the big guns on our longest run leg; Scott Clark of Summerside added his considerable running talent to keep the run times on schedule. Thanks guys for keeping the pace reasonable!
We ended our longest day by running into the Summerside Sobeys. We were pleased to see that our BBQ’er had not blown away during the worst of the inclement weather. The City of Summerside was kind enough to provide the team with an outstanding spaghetti supper, and perhaps more importantly to the people who were in contact with us a place to clean away the tell tale odours of a fun filled day of running and hanging around on our MSRP (Mobile Support Run Platform (Bus).
Meanwhile, back in Charlottetown the Boot was making its début on CBC’s Compass with weatherman Boomer Gallant. Some team members were allowed to remain on site as security for Bootie to keep crazed fans at bay. Boomer seemed impressed by Bootie, and Bootie was impressed by Boomer’s quick wit. Needless to say the air waves on Compass were filled with mutual admiration on this broadcast.All in all, the first day was a good one. The steps needed to continue a journey are often harder then the ones with which we started. Judging by the hobbling the runners are doing as they head out towards town for a pint of relief, that will certainly ring true tomorrow. So give a little boost to these guys as you wiz by tomorrow and toot your horn and give a great big wave!CU on the road, Wolf Man
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