Thursday, June 13, 2024 · Illinois and Indiana

Day 26: Olney, Illinois to Brownstown, Indiana

Distance
128.9 mi207 km
Climbing
4,760 ft1,451 m
Moving time
10h 10m
On the road
12h 00mStops included
Average speed
12.7 mph20.4 km/h
Highest point
867 ft264 m
Calories
3,391
So far
2,496 miof 3,265
The day on Strava →
AstoriaWashington, D.C.
Olney, IllinoisElevation from 122 m to 264 mBrownstown, Indiana

I must have gotten weak and that’s why I’m slow, I thought. Then I realized that somewhere between Illinois and Indiana, I had crossed into the Eastern Time Zone. So much for starting early.

Crossing the Wabash River into Indiana, my 9th state. Heat, humidity and hills made it a rough day, especially the heat. Kelsey’s parents, Dave and Debbie, hosted me in Brownstown. A lovely dinner and fun conversation made a beautiful ending to Day 26.

Into Indiana, and dinner with Dave and Debbie.
The Embarras River, Shoals, and 100 miles hard earned with 30 still to go.
Cooked!