From Solo Strides to Family Support: The Journey Changes in Wyoming

I woke up at 5 am to a cold, frozen morning—but at least no new snow today. After a strong coffee and packing up my gear, I loaded up my buggy and Dulce warmed up the truck (so appreciated in these freezing temps!). I grabbed a quick bagel, she grabbed a coffee, and off we went together to Laramie, chatting and having a good time along the way with these spectacular Wyoming views rolling by.

Before I started running, we made a quick stop at Safeway—Dulce with the carpet cleaner, me with the buggy—and after a bathroom break, I stepped out of the parking lot and back onto the road. I knew I had about 38 miles ahead, so I focused on pacing myself steadily, not too fast. It was still chilly early on, but soon the sun came out, and I shed my jacket and put on my shades. The landscape—wide open, quiet, and windswept—still felt surreal and beautiful.

And then, at mile 29.5—something amazing happened.

An RV pulled up on the side of the road. My sister jumped out and wrapped me in a big hug. Moments later, my mom appeared around the corner with tears in her eyes (and of course, mine weren’t far behind). What a moment. Just… wow.

From this point forward, I’m no longer solo out here—I have a crew! Honestly, this is perfect timing. This stretch of the U.S. is vast and empty, with long distances between services and plenty of wind. Daily support is going to make a big difference.

None of us have RV experience, so this is a totally new adventure for all three of us. We’ll figure it out as we go—learn the systems, the rhythm, and how to best support the mission and each other.

When I ran into Rock River, my sister was already there waiting and showed me where they’d parked. We stashed the buggy in a back compartment, and I sorted out some gear. Then we all sat together in the shade on camping chairs around a little table, snacking, laughing, and just enjoying being together.

We’ve got a few days of learning ahead—vehicle logistics, route strategies, communication—but I’m so grateful and excited. This part of the journey just became something even more special.

I’m wrapping up my socials now from a small café where we’ve parked. Time to head over for dinner with the family. Thanks for being with me out here. Let’s go.