I thought it would be fun to develop a “Best Of” list from my recent eight states, eight days run. The week was one that I will never forget, and the price tag for the trip was ~$225!! If you include the one-way flight home ($140) plus the travel pack and supplies (~$100) it totalled…
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Haikus for Steve’s Trip – By JP
During my time in Pittsburgh, I was able to spend time with a man who just might be the next big thing when it comes to the haiku. Yes, the haiku, a Japanese poem of seventeen syllables, in three lines of five, seven, and five. Little did I know that Jordan has recently become a…
30 Lessons Learned in 30 Years
Traveling on a bus for the last four days has given me plenty of time to think. I created this run to celebrate turning 30 so I thought it would be fitting to make a list of 30 lessons I’ve learned/or principles that I try to live by in my life. By no means am…
61 Thank You Signs Are Ready
I can’t wait to hold these bad boys up in front of landmarks along the run. The support I’ve received from friends and family has been awesome and this will be a small way to say thanks along the way. There’s still time to donate and have a sign of your own. I’ll be printing…
11 Days on the Road, One Backpack
Those who have traveled with me know that efficient packing is not my thing. With all of the travel I’ve done, you’d think my skills would have improved over time. Wrong. I was the guy who traveled around Europe pulling a bag behind me while all my buddies had sweet travel packs. The whole process…
15 Questions About My Upcoming Run
I’ve gotten many questions from friends and family throughout the planning stages of this ridiculous trip, so I thought it’d be fun to answer many of these questions on the blog. Biggest Fear About The Trip Really, my only fear about the trip is how weather could affect the bus schedules. As you can imagine,…
I’m Running 50 Miles in 8 States in 8 Days for Less Than $80 Via Megabus
So I’m turning 30 on February 18. To prove to myself that I’m not getting old, I’ve created a personal challenge. From February 23 – March 1, I plan to run 50 miles in eight states in eight days and spend less than $80 in transportation costs. The journey will take me from Des Moines…
