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About The Stroller . . . "Bob"
During his solo run across
America in 2006, Paul pushed a jogging stroller weighing 65
pounds containing essential food, water and gear. The stroller's
nickname is "Bob" - which
stands for "Beast Of Burden". For P.A.C.E. Trek 2008
Paul will once again push "Bob", a stroller that has already
logged 3,260 miles across 15 states. It is through the use
of the stroller that Paul is able to be 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 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 a character in Paul's
ultra-endurance adventures. During P.A.C.E. Trek 2008 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 will
face each P.A.C.E. Trek challenge together.
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