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BOB
is manufactured by B.O.B. Trailers, Inc. of Boise, Idaho and is
a 2005 version of their "Ironman Sport Utility Stroller".
The company donated it to Paul for use during his 2006 run
across the United States, and Paul has used it for every
P.A.C.E. journey he has done – although B.O.B. Trailers,
Inc. has not been a sponsor of P.A.C.E. since Paul's run
across America. After the 2006 run, the stroller was slightly
modified from its "out of the box" form. The
stroller's frame, wheels, and overall structure remain the
same as when it was manufactured. No structural
reinforcements have been made to the stroller's frame, and
although the wheels
are original, Paul puts new tires on for each P.A.C.E. Trek. The only "modifications" Paul has made are the
additions of certain bicycle-style bags and other gear. The
stroller carries all of
the essentials that Paul needs while on the road, including:
food; water; clothing; shoes; sleeping bag; tent; phone;
computer; GPS; solar panel; weather band radio; and other
equipment. It can carry up to 2½ gallons of water via two
100-ounce CamelBak reservoirs with thermal control kits, as
well as a couple of other hand-held containers. The stroller
is equipped with lights in the front and back for traveling
in dark hours of the day, and is outlined with
highly-reflective material for optimal visibility. The
all-weather solar panel charges Paul's GPS unit, phone and
other electronics, and the stroller is even equipped with a
satellite tracking device which allows Paul to be tracked
live via Google Maps technology on the Internet as he crosses states and countries.
Paul's "BOB"
is definitely a high-tech stroller!
 When Paul travels via airplane or
train, BOB folds down to fit into a carrying case that is 36x20x13
inches. Paul also has a large "Dry Sak" bag that carries some
of the gear that goes onto the stroller. When BOB is
completely built, it is 45 inches tall (at its highest
point); 23 inches wide; and 52 inches long – and as
mentioned, weighs 80 pounds when fully stocked with
gear, food and water. It also has quick-release
wheels.
Since Paul has already run across America, Montana, Alaska
and Germany with the stroller, he's comfortable running along the
edge of all sorts of roads with it. Paul always faces
traffic when running along any type of road, which is far
safer than having the traffic at your back. As mentioned, BOB has a
slightly different appearance than it had for the 2006
U.S.A. run. It has been streamlined for better aerodynamics
and maneuverability. It may look a little different, but it
truly is the same stroller that went 3,260 miles from Oregon
to Delaware. Typically, Paul averages 30 miles per day pushing BOB
during a P.A.C.E. Trek, and the farthest he'll go with BOB
in a single day is 50 miles.
 As Paul ran across the United States during the summer of
2006, BOB became a running
companion for him. Many times Paul has received letters from
young children asking how BOB is, and when Paul does
elementary assemblies it often seems like BOB gets the most
attention. The stroller has
become sort of a character in Paul's ultra-endurance
adventures. During any P.A.C.E. Trek you'll likely read journal entries
from Paul, or watch video reports from the road, where he
refers to BOB. Just keep in mind that when he speaks of
"BOB" he's talking about the stroller! It definitely is a
crucial piece of equipment for him to be able to be on his
own for well over the marathon distance every day. Paul and
BOB are a team and face each P.A.C.E. challenge
together. So, which will last longer? Paul or BOB?
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