Otis Lyons
@otisnlyons.bsky.social
I am going to run the entire coast of California for the children of Gaza 🇵🇸
Donate now: https://humanityauxilium.org/donation/country/usa/funding/california-run-for-gaza
Donate now: https://humanityauxilium.org/donation/country/usa/funding/california-run-for-gaza
Day 8: Encino to Thousand Oaks (26.5 mi)
The Simi Hills were no joke, and nearly 2500 feet of climbing gave me an excuse for less miles on the day.
I loved being on trail, but the last 5-7 miles were a bit of a slog. I had to be careful descending with my knee not at 100%. 8 down, 32 to go!
The Simi Hills were no joke, and nearly 2500 feet of climbing gave me an excuse for less miles on the day.
I loved being on trail, but the last 5-7 miles were a bit of a slog. I had to be careful descending with my knee not at 100%. 8 down, 32 to go!
April 9, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Day 8: Encino to Thousand Oaks (26.5 mi)
The Simi Hills were no joke, and nearly 2500 feet of climbing gave me an excuse for less miles on the day.
I loved being on trail, but the last 5-7 miles were a bit of a slog. I had to be careful descending with my knee not at 100%. 8 down, 32 to go!
The Simi Hills were no joke, and nearly 2500 feet of climbing gave me an excuse for less miles on the day.
I loved being on trail, but the last 5-7 miles were a bit of a slog. I had to be careful descending with my knee not at 100%. 8 down, 32 to go!
Days 5-7: Lake Elsinore to Encino
The LA section has been hectic, to say the least. I’ve been humbled by so many people coming out to run, or just support what we are doing ❤️
The LA section has been hectic, to say the least. I’ve been humbled by so many people coming out to run, or just support what we are doing ❤️
April 8, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Days 5-7: Lake Elsinore to Encino
The LA section has been hectic, to say the least. I’ve been humbled by so many people coming out to run, or just support what we are doing ❤️
The LA section has been hectic, to say the least. I’ve been humbled by so many people coming out to run, or just support what we are doing ❤️
Day 4: Rainbow to Lake Elsinore (29.6 mi)
Today had its difficulties. I spent most of the afternoon slogging through the straight, unforgiving roads of Riverside County. After a brief nap, I got my act together and finished the day strong.
Overall, it’s good to face adversity early. 36 to go!
Today had its difficulties. I spent most of the afternoon slogging through the straight, unforgiving roads of Riverside County. After a brief nap, I got my act together and finished the day strong.
Overall, it’s good to face adversity early. 36 to go!
April 5, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Day 4: Rainbow to Lake Elsinore (29.6 mi)
Today had its difficulties. I spent most of the afternoon slogging through the straight, unforgiving roads of Riverside County. After a brief nap, I got my act together and finished the day strong.
Overall, it’s good to face adversity early. 36 to go!
Today had its difficulties. I spent most of the afternoon slogging through the straight, unforgiving roads of Riverside County. After a brief nap, I got my act together and finished the day strong.
Overall, it’s good to face adversity early. 36 to go!
Day 3: Oceanside to Rainbow (28.5 mi)
Today I began my inland adventure, and it’ll be at least a week until I see the waves again. Heat and hills were the themes of the day, but my body has held up well.
It’s raining outside as I’m typing, so I’m curious to see what tomorrow brings… 37 to go!
Today I began my inland adventure, and it’ll be at least a week until I see the waves again. Heat and hills were the themes of the day, but my body has held up well.
It’s raining outside as I’m typing, so I’m curious to see what tomorrow brings… 37 to go!
April 4, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Day 3: Oceanside to Rainbow (28.5 mi)
Today I began my inland adventure, and it’ll be at least a week until I see the waves again. Heat and hills were the themes of the day, but my body has held up well.
It’s raining outside as I’m typing, so I’m curious to see what tomorrow brings… 37 to go!
Today I began my inland adventure, and it’ll be at least a week until I see the waves again. Heat and hills were the themes of the day, but my body has held up well.
It’s raining outside as I’m typing, so I’m curious to see what tomorrow brings… 37 to go!
Day 2: La Jolla to Oceanside (30 mi)
Sunny beaches and lovely company? Today was low on the discomfort scale.
I am trying to soak up days like this, because the honeymoon phase won’t last forever and the pain will begin to set in!
For now, it’s all smiles and smelling the flowers. 38 to go! ☀️🌊
Sunny beaches and lovely company? Today was low on the discomfort scale.
I am trying to soak up days like this, because the honeymoon phase won’t last forever and the pain will begin to set in!
For now, it’s all smiles and smelling the flowers. 38 to go! ☀️🌊
April 3, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Day 2: La Jolla to Oceanside (30 mi)
Sunny beaches and lovely company? Today was low on the discomfort scale.
I am trying to soak up days like this, because the honeymoon phase won’t last forever and the pain will begin to set in!
For now, it’s all smiles and smelling the flowers. 38 to go! ☀️🌊
Sunny beaches and lovely company? Today was low on the discomfort scale.
I am trying to soak up days like this, because the honeymoon phase won’t last forever and the pain will begin to set in!
For now, it’s all smiles and smelling the flowers. 38 to go! ☀️🌊
Day 1: 🇲🇽 🇺🇸 Border to La Jolla (31 mi)
Today was all about figuring things out. I found out I dislike intersections that take five minutes, but I do like running on the San Diego shoreline.
Still a lot more flat terrain in the sun to acclimate before things get spicy
Today was all about figuring things out. I found out I dislike intersections that take five minutes, but I do like running on the San Diego shoreline.
Still a lot more flat terrain in the sun to acclimate before things get spicy
April 2, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Day 1: 🇲🇽 🇺🇸 Border to La Jolla (31 mi)
Today was all about figuring things out. I found out I dislike intersections that take five minutes, but I do like running on the San Diego shoreline.
Still a lot more flat terrain in the sun to acclimate before things get spicy
Today was all about figuring things out. I found out I dislike intersections that take five minutes, but I do like running on the San Diego shoreline.
Still a lot more flat terrain in the sun to acclimate before things get spicy
We are on our way down to the Mexico border, where my run begins on Tuesday!
March 29, 2025 at 2:46 PM
We are on our way down to the Mexico border, where my run begins on Tuesday!
🧵On April 1st, I begin my 40-day run up the coast of California to raise money for the children of Gaza 🇵🇸
I will post daily videos on my Instagram feed (@otisnlyons), but Bluesky is where I will provide text-based updates on how the journey is going, diving deeper than short-form videos can. ⬇️
I will post daily videos on my Instagram feed (@otisnlyons), but Bluesky is where I will provide text-based updates on how the journey is going, diving deeper than short-form videos can. ⬇️
March 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM
🧵On April 1st, I begin my 40-day run up the coast of California to raise money for the children of Gaza 🇵🇸
I will post daily videos on my Instagram feed (@otisnlyons), but Bluesky is where I will provide text-based updates on how the journey is going, diving deeper than short-form videos can. ⬇️
I will post daily videos on my Instagram feed (@otisnlyons), but Bluesky is where I will provide text-based updates on how the journey is going, diving deeper than short-form videos can. ⬇️