Crossing into Idaho – Healing Miles and Hot Spring

I woke up just after 5am today—cold coffee, a bagel, and the usual layering-up ritual before waking up the crew. By 6am we were driving back to the gas station in Logan where I had finished yesterday. The morning was fresh but felt full of promise.

I set off running north on Highway 30, moving out of Logan and straight into several miles of road construction. Almost the entire first 10 miles were through the construction zone, but instead of being bothered, I just took in the view: towering mountains to my left, soft green hills rising ahead, and glimmering water to my right. Despite the noise and machinery, it felt peaceful—like nature and industry were temporarily sharing space.

Once I passed the construction, the road began to climb. It wasn’t steep, just a steady uphill that felt manageable. I found a rhythm and stayed relaxed. My body felt good, and my mind was quiet. The views opened up in front of me again, giving me that humbling feeling—like I was small in the best possible way. These moments always remind me: no matter how sad, lonely, anxious, or lost I might feel at times, this world has so much healing beauty. Nature really is the best medicine. Just being in it, with birds dancing around and the wind brushing against me, I remember that I can always find my way back to peace.

I saw my crew a few times along the way, but today I wanted to keep moving quickly so we could enjoy some afternoon time together. The weather had finally warmed up after several colder days, and we were all looking forward to soaking it in.

Around 2pm, after 34 miles of smooth, almost easy running, I reached the Utah–Idaho state border. Juhui! That’s state number 12! 🥳 Still moving forward, step by step. We took some pictures, I enjoyed a well-earned post-run snack, and then we drove back about 10 miles to the only RV park in the area.

Once parked and set up, we made our way to a nearby hot spring lake—around 90°F (~32°C). The water was blissful, the perfect way to soothe my muscles. The sun was blazing, the wind was cool, and there was even a shower house nearby to rinse off and feel clean again. Afterwards, we walked back to the RV, had a light afternoon snack, and will cook dinner together soon. It feels amazing to finally enjoy a warmer day and simply be together.

I’m soaking up every minute with my family, knowing full well that soon I’ll be back on my own again. The contrast will be tough—but that’s for later. For now, I’m fully here.

Thanks for being here too, and for following this journey. Let’s go explore Idaho for a while.