Day 6
Day 6: Pacific, MO to Rolla, MO - 75 miles, 3,793 feet elevation
This was the day of relentless hills. Strava tells me that its been 3,793ft of elevation gain over 75 miles. I know it may not sound like much, especially coming from California but hills are my weakness - my krytonite. I don’t look forward to the second half of Route 66 since it goes over the Rocky Mountains.
Today was about getting the grind done. If this were a movie, today and the next ten days would be compressed into one 10 second montage scene with some uplifting or Rocky Balboa motivation music. Instead, I listened to Peter Attia’s podcast, anticipated with horror all the upcoming hills, and napped in parks. When I finally arrived in Rolla, I treated myself to some Shiner Bock, I have Texan roots after all, and a bag of Doritos. Every beverage needs its perfect pairing - like my breakfast of champions - Coke and Swedish Fish.
