Day 559 – US – Indiana [Michigan City to South Bend]

15/10/21

57km

  From Gary (Indiana) to South Bend (Indiana)

North America

A long run on a drizzly and grey day – and into the 3rd time zone of the US crossing

On the narrow shoulder of Highway 20

Today started with the same kind of weather as yesterday. Grey, drizzly, moody… but warm! I was happy enough. For a long day of running, these are somehow ideal conditions. The fact that the air is “just” warm enough makes me take breaks that tend to be shorter – as I would get cold if I’d stop for too long.

Mingling with the locals

The first part of the run, along Highway 20 & Highway 2 were demanding mentally. A busy highway, loads of truck traffic – and a narrow shoulder to run on. I was on alert the whole time, listening to the sound of the incoming vehicles. It was rainy, so the road was slippery – you want to know it very soon if a vehicle is not giving you enough clearance. And about 30km into the run, I got to switch to country roads, what a relief! And just like that, I also crossed into the 3rd time zone of the North American crossing.

A cute fat little nutria by the roadside…

The country roads were so enjoyable, quiet and pretty. I saw much wildlife. Horses and donkeys and wild ducks (still very much on their migration journey). I was lucky enough to spot and observe a nutria. A fat one! He was on the roadside, munching on some grass and flowers. I observed it for a few minutes, I was still, against the wind so it couldn’t smell me.. I feel very sorry for this particular animal. They are slow and sweet.. And 90% of the roadkills I saw today were nutrias. They are so slow they stand no chance against traffic.

Enjoy the video of today’s run: https://www.relive.cc/view/vMv8yKoW8PO

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