P.A.C.E. Trek 2009
An Adventure In Alaska


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Paul Staso

Paul Staso

Paul Staso

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Meet "Bob" - The Mighty Stroller!

During his solo run across America in 2006, Paul pushed a jogging stroller weighing 65 pounds and containing essential food, water and gear. He pushed the same stroller for P.A.C.E. Trek 2008 - his 620-mile solo run across Montana. The stroller's nickname is "Bob" - which stands for "Beast Of Burden". For P.A.C.E. Trek 2009, the Alaska adventure, Paul will once again push "Bob". It's a stroller that has already logged over 4,000 miles during P.A.C.E. endeavors! It is through the use of the stroller that Paul is able to be run and walk alone for such extraordinary distances. It is his life support system.

"Bob" is manufactured by BOB Trailers, Inc. of Boise, Idaho and is an Ironman Sport Utility Stroller. It has been slightly modified from its "out of the box" form. It 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 20 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 iPod.

Since Paul has already run across America and the state of Montana 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. "Bob" has a slightly different appearance than it did for the 2006 U.S.A. run. It has been streamlined to create better aerodynamics and maneuverability. It may look a little different, but it truly is the same stroller that went all the way from Oregon to Delaware.

As Paul crossed the country, "Bob" became a running companion for him. Many times Paul has received letters from young children asking how "Bob" is. The stroller has become sort of a character in Paul's ultra-endurance adventures. During P.A.C.E. Trek 2009 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 truly a team and face each P.A.C.E. Trek challenge together.


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"I know it is hard for you to be on the road constantly, but you just keep on going until you reach your destination.
I think that would take a lot of guts to run with all the blisters and stuff like that. You are one of my role models that I think could do anything you wanted. So I thank you for being there and showing kids around the world that if you put your mind to something, you can do almost anything you want. THANK YOU!!"

Angelina Student in Billings, Montana

Click Here To Read Messages Sent To Paul During P.A.C.E. Trek 2008