Running Across America: Top 10

Ulrich U.S. Map Near FinishPeople sometimes ask for my advice on running across the United States and whether or not they should do it. Other times people don’t ask me, but I give my opinion about their chances, anyway.

Now I’ve put together my Top 10 Reasons For and Against Running Across America, so you can decide for yourself.

Running Across America: PRO

1. Nice tan and no teeth whiteners. Within the first 4 days, I was dark brown — running’s better for you than a booth and less skeevy than spray-on. Bonus: as the tan gets darker, your teeth seem to get whiter.

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High schooler to run across America

Don’t kids provide great inspiration? I was just in California and met a bunch of teens who were getting ready for their first marathon as part of Teens Run Modesto. What an exemplary model of mentoring and accomplishing the extraordinary! Especially with today’s trend toward childhood obesity, I get very excited when I see programs like this. They deserve all the encouragement and support they get.

Meanwhile, I received this email from a 17-year-old high schooler who plans to run across the United States next year after he graduates. He wrote, Continue reading

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