Its Been 20 Years Since I Ran Across America Alone to Keep a Promise

It was 20 years ago when I was in the process of training to run solo across America to keep a promise to a group of elementary children. In June 2006, I set off on that adventure with nothing more than a jogging stroller to carry my gear, food and water. Fortunately, 108 running days and 3,260 miles later, I completed that coast-to-coast endeavor. Yes, 20 years seems like a long time, but honestly it seems like it really wasn't that long ago when I took those first steps away from the Oregon coastline. I was facing 15 states (5,246 kilometers).

I recently heard, "My boss wants me to sign up for a 401K. No way I'm running that far!" It made me chuckle -- comparing a 401K retirement account to the 401K distance (401 kilometers is about 250 miles). I actually ran a 401K on week 15 of my run across America. I was in the states of Indiana and Ohio that week and was striding along comfortably. So, I've technically run a 401K. It just happened to be during my crossing of the country.

You can click here to see various statistics and details about my solo U.S. run.

Gotta Run,

Paul J. Staso

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Click on any of the links below to see some of my adventure photos:

• United States in 2006 (3,260 miles solo in 108 days at age 41)
• Montana in 2008 (620 miles solo in 20 days at age 43)
• Alaska in 2009 (500 miles solo in 18 days at age 44)
• Germany in 2010 (500 miles solo in 21 days at age 45)
• The Mojave Desert in 2011 (506 miles solo in 17 days at age 46)
• Various Photos From Mileposts Gone By
• Students Worldwide Who Ran With Me Virtually
• Roadside Sights From My Running Adventures
• Some Cycling Moments From The Past