Otis Lyons

I’m trying to make my Instagram captions a little more flavorful, which dilutes the need for Bluesky text-based updates.

If you want to follow The California Run For Gaza, follow me on Instagram @otisnlyons!

11.04.2025 14:44 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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!

09.04.2025 02:37 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

My legs are sore, I’m dealing with knee pain, but overall I’m still in high spirits.

Tomorrow, I leave LA for good and see long-awaited dirt. 7 down, 33 to go!

08.04.2025 02:40 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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 ❤️

08.04.2025 02:40 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

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!

05.04.2025 02:59 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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!

04.04.2025 02:44 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

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! ☀️🌊

03.04.2025 04:54 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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

02.04.2025 05:02 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 1

Our first night of camping may have yielded our best spot of the whole trip

We are on our way down to the Mexico border, where my run begins on Tuesday!

29.03.2025 14:46 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

The California Run for Gaza

Here is the link to donate.

The fundraiser has nearly reached $50,000, and I haven't even taken a step yet!

Through the power of social media, I know we can do something special.

humanityauxilium.org/donation/cou...

27.03.2025 17:30 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

I am new to Bluesky, and have hardly any following here.

If my journey resonates with you, please follow and share my posts.

I'm not in this for the followers and likes, but the reality is the more attention my accounts get, the more money will be generated for those who need it. ⬇️

27.03.2025 17:30 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

The California Run For Gaza logo, in partnership with Humanity Auxilium

🧵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. ⬇️

27.03.2025 17:30 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0

Gaza It’s 1 a.m. in central Gaza, and emergency physician Salman Khalid is jolted awake by a text message that simply says, “mass casualty.”  As part of a ...

@plutopress.bsky.social is offering Gaza A Doctor’s Diary by Salman Khalid as an ebook for $5. All funds go to Humanity Auxilium a charity partnered w/ WHO to bring medical aid to Gaza. #BookSky 📚💙 #Palestine #Gaza www.plutobooks.com/978074535142...

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