Day 16

Day 16 was much harder than expected! You'd think that by now we'd be a well-oiled machine, but today was definitely one of the biggest challenges. The hardest obstacle was figuring out how to run to Guelph, without taking any major freeways. We had a GPS, Road Atlas and even a Map-Quested route, but the best directions we got were the old fashion way - from pedestrians walking on the sidewalk! Our new friends helped us avoid running on "the deadliest freeway in Canada". 

Today, more than ever, it's the people that we meet along the way that give us strength and inspiration. We ended our strenuous day with a nightcap at the hotel bar, where we met an Australian man who asked Joe lots of thoughtful questions about his run. It's amazing how just one person can change the whole mood of the day, just by caring and asking how they can help. We've encountered countless people along our run that help keep us going, and we are so grateful for each individual's encouragement to push forward.