My First Book is Written -- "Running Alone Across America"

Well, it only took 20 years... but I've finally written a book about my 2006 solo run across the United States. This is a project that I've thought about for decades, and decided that now that I'm in my 60s I should probably get that adventure documented into one book.

Running Alone Across America actually begins in 1976 with the first mile I ever ran as a fifth grader, and shares several mileposts I passed on the way to ultimately running into the Atlantic Ocean at the end of my coast-to-coast journey. My hope is that readers will feel as though they've virtually run alongside me.

Currently, the 100,000-word book is in publishing software and photos will be added throughout the book in the coming weeks. This will be an independently published book and will be made available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback and Kindle. At over 400 pages in length (6x9-inch book), it's not a quick read -- but of course running across the country was not a "quick" run. The 15-state endeavor required running 125 marathons in 108 days.

I'll make an announcement once the book is fully complete and available on Amazon.

Gotta Run,

Paul J. Staso

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Visit my YouTube channel -- https://www.youtube.com/user/pacetrek

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

My U.S.A. Run is Mentioned in a New Book Titled "Leaving a Legacy"

I've recently learned that my 2006 solo run across America is mentioned in Chapter 9 of a new book by author R.D. King titled "Leaving a Legacy."

I found a brief description of the book online which reads, "As we've gotten to the point of fact that everyplace we look, we're inundated with messages that our country is in dire straits. It's hard not to feel out of sorts under this pressure. But, you can learn how to come through not only this crisis, but any crisis that should come your way. Discover how to tap into your inner strength that will help you endure any adversity."

I certainly did have to tap into my inner strength in order to endure plenty of adversity that came along with running 3,260 miles alone across America. This is the second book that I've been mentioned in over the course of the past few years, and neither author has actually reached out to me. They have simply included information about me that they've primarily collected from online sources.

I must admit, I do find it surprising that 14 years after completing my run across the country there are authors that still find the accomplishment compelling enough to include in current books. The title of this latest book is "Leaving a Legacy." However, I genuinely hope that once I'm running in heaven my earthly legacy won't simply be viewed as striding from one coast to another. I pray that my faith; my work ethic; my perseverance; and the love I have for my wife, Kelley, my four stepchildren, and my four children will be the 'legacy' that people see.

From Him, Through Him, For Him (Romans 11:36),

Paul J. Staso

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Visit my YouTube channel -- https://www.youtube.com/user/pacetrek

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