Rick from Independence, MO on 5/18/2011 10:42:13 AM:
A couple of weeks ago, I intended to run the entire trail east to west as well. I had a friend running with me, and my dad with a bike and trailer for supplies. After 2 days and 85 miles, my leg was swollen to the point that I rented a bike for the final 160 miles. I learned a lot on this adventure. One of the biggest things I said I would do differently if I either bike or run end-to-end again is I would go west to east every time. I know many may not like this, but the trail from Sedalia to Clinton is very boring and I would rather push through that section early on when the excitement of the trip is carrying me rather than on the last day. I know coming from Omaha it would be better to park west, but I think the direction is a big enough deal to be worth the extra drive.