Kind of last minute, but: Nerd Nite!

Because, if you are here, you join me in the best kind of nerdiness!

Do you know Nerd Nite? Check your area to see if they offer it where you are - and maybe start it up if not!

From the Nerd Nite St Cloud website: “Nerd Nite is a quirky interdisciplinary presentation series where almost any topic might be discussed. You get to eat out and have drinks with your friends while our speakers get to “nerd out” on their favorite topic. It’s lots of fun and you’re guaranteed to learn something new!”

And, you may be seeing where this is going: I’m giving a presentation/slide show (So Many Pictures!) about the Lincoln Highway trip!

It will be Thursday, April 6:30 to 8:30, at Ultimate Sports Bar & Grill in St Cloud. It happens in a room on the lower level; ask a server and they can direct you. No tickets are required; but it’s always good to order food and beverages - and always overtip your hard-working servers.

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The Lincoln Highway: 3,000 Miles of Road, History, & Questionable Dining Choices

“What happens when you set out to drive America’s first transcontinental highway from San Francisco to New York? A whole lot of history, a few wrong turns, and more gas station food than one person should probably consume. Join me for a fast-paced journey down the Lincoln Highway, where I explored public libraries, quirky roadside attractions, historic landmarks, and the fine art of finding the least sketchy place to sleep each night. It’s 3,000 miles of adventure—no GPS required.”

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And of course, there is another very cool presentation! (There are always two or three people - so you get a good dose of some nerdy topic, and can really bask in it.)

Black Toenails & Muscle Cramps: What It Takes To Be An Endurance Runner

Steven Wilson

Ever wondered why endurance runners willingly sign up for hours of suffering, questionable toenail health, and an ongoing battle with gravity? This talk will explore the different types of endurance running—from marathons to ultramarathons—and what it really takes to participate in the sport. Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a casual jogger, or just here for the schadenfreude, you’ll get an inside look at the mental and physical grit required to keep putting one foot in front of the other… for way too many miles.