Greetings from Germany!

Sorry that I've not checked in for a few days... it's been busy...you know, running around, driving for hours, sleeping at crazy times, the usual :-)

Anyway, life's still good, and we're progressing through Europe. So far I've run in every country we've been through - Ireland, UK, France, Belgium, and Holland. As we left the land of Rudy (teammate from Holland), and entered the land of Heiko, I am increasingly excited about the fact that in 5 days we'll enter the land of David (yes me!!!).

I would now like to write a few words about some special people that deserve my appreciation and recognition - Team Silver. We've been together for the past 13 days, almost 22 hours a day, running, spending countless hours in the van, eating, thinking, living... And let me tell you, these people - Mary, Shiri, Emmanuel, and our driver Francesco, are amazing. Despite the physical tiredness and mental exhaustion, they've been respectful, pleasant, and overall a very enjoyable company.

I appreciate them specifically for this:
Mary, for always being the calm presence and voice of wisdom. I also admire her toughness and courage with which she tackles every challenge.
Shiri, for always having high spirits and cheerfulness, plethora of energy, and enthusiasm for life. Her drive and passion for life is admirable.
Emmanuel, a Kenyan hero who can run a marathon 1 hour faster than me, for always remembering why we're in this epic run, and busting out extremely funny comments.
I also can't forget our driver, Francesco, the Italian splendor. I appreciate his positive yet realistic outlook on life, and his love for humanity. He puts up with all of us with grace and often brings pieces of wisdom only someone who traveled the entire Silk Road (from Islamabad to
Italy) can.

These 4 profound individuals always help me remember that water is life, and life is good in Germany.