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Special Notes
Written To Paul:
"I feel like today we are
finding, more and more, that people and their
accomplishments aren’t quite what they seem. And I must
admit that when I took my 3-year-old daughter to watch and
meet you on a remote section of Highway 12... I
didn’t quite know what to expect. Watching you run directly
into a pounding wind, over miles of tough, hilly road, what
I found was an authentic inspiration. Someone that I feel
fortunate to have met and that my daughter can truly look up
to."
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"Nice to have virtually met you and let it be
known that I truly admire what you are doing with them legs
of yours!"
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"You are a motivating force and an inspiration to
far more than the school children who took part in Pace
Trek."
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"You never fail to amaze me. You are a real
inspiration to young and old alike."
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"I am awed by what you accomplish. I am glad that
there are people in the world that are doing good for others
the way you are. You are an inspiration and a positive force
in the world."
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"It has been a healthy realistic experience for
all of us to follow your disciplined trek. THANKS for the
novel experience."
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"Thank you for this fantastic opportunity. Many
of our kids were able to accomplish things that they never
thought possible. We were able to set smaller goals along
the way and there were numerous triumphs on our own trek."
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"Thanks for getting us off our seats and moving!"
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"Congratulations Paul! What you are doing is
phenomenal and a really great inspiration for the kids."
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"Your journey is such a great inspiration. Thank
you for taking the time to to incorporate such an
interesting and multi-grade curriculum."
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"This was so wonderful I can't express it in
words. This was so motivational to our classes and parents."
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"You've made it very easy for teachers and
students to plug in and feel a part of your journey."
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"Congratulations to you Paul for an excellent job
in your Trek and the website. This was exciting for my
students, myself and the school. Thanks again for all your
hard work. What a great experience we all had."
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"Thanks for a successful fitness project! We
loved to do it!"
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"We made it and the teachers wore your Pace Trek
t-shirts with PRIDE!!!! The kids were so excited!"
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"Congrats on finishing your trek! The message you
have sent to thousands of kids will continue on!"
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"As the PE teacher it was really great to see
classroom teachers outside and encouraging their students to
move during class time. It was a positive experience for the
students and teachers. As the Kindergarten teacher said,
"I really like this because it gives the kids a purpose for
their running.""
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"Thank you for the challenge - the kids in our
elementary are always talking about it and most of them look
forward to our daily mile."
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"All the physical education teachers here would
like to thank you for letting us participate in this
magnificent event. Paul, we want to thank you for giving us
the opportunity to help spread the word about keeping our
kids, and all the children around the world, healthy by
staying active. Be sure to include us in next year's PACE
trek activities."
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"This morning we had our Marines, Sailors, and
Civilians come out and run the final mile with us. It was so
touching to see fathers and sons walking or running hand in
hand and moms inspiring and running beside their children.
We had one of our Commanding Officers participate, various
youth sports coaches, parents representing our military base
fitness team, and so many others. The parents were "VERY
IMPRESSED" with our efforts pushing for healthier children.
I spoke about you and what you have done, are doing, and why
you do what you do. It has inspired us here on Marine Corp
Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. This was a way for you to give
back to those kids of the military that have had to have
parents gone many times in harms way. They appreciate what
you chose to do. We have also enjoyed watching your video
clips and reading your blogs."
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"It is about the "journey" and traveling with you
has been a great adventure for our students. You truly have
shown our students what dedication is about."
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"My kids are reaching new running goals they
never before thought possible!"
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"You are sending such a great message to our
kids. Thank you for your time, effort, pain, and commitment
to Promoting Active Children Everywhere!"
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"The kids are so excited each day to walk! A
parent told me today that "this is what education is all
about."" |
Guestbook Entries During P.A.C.E. Trek 2008:
The following
guestbook entries are in descending order from May 25 through April
10, 2008.
Date: 5/25/2008
Name: Pat
Location: Calgary, Canada
Hi Paul - A big Congrats from the 2 Canadian Motorcyclists
you met on along the way on May 11, 12. Your an inspiration
to us all! Good Luck where ever life takes you!
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Date:
5/23/2008
Name: John Bartmess
Location: Eureka, MT
Great job Paul! What a trek. The Eureka Fun Runners continue
to move forward and are at the half way point. Its been an
awesome experience for us and has really been quite a good
motivator with our spring fitness tests. Thanks so much for
being a positive influence on the children and adults of
Eureka.
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Date:
5/23/2008
Name: Brenda McGinnis-Tunnelton Thunderbirds
Location: Tunnelton, WV
Paul - Just finished watching the slide show. It was great.
I can't wait to show it to my students. It was great. Thanks
again for motivating our students. We are still walking. We
will be ready for the next TREK. Keep in touch.
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Date:
5/21/2008
Name: Maeson Link
Location: Blue Creek Elementary, Billings, MT
Hope you do another trek soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GOOD
JOB!!!!!!!!!
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Date:
5/20/2008
Name: Emily Wicks
Location: Lewiston, ID
Paul - Bob and I were driving to Fort Benton, MT for my
brother's high school graduation on Friday (5/18/08). As we
were driving between Missoula and Lincoln Bob said, "There
sure are a lot of hitch hikers out today. But that guy has a
bike." As we went driving by I said, "That's not a bike!
That's Paul!" Who would have thought that the two times you
go on ultra-marathon runs my husband and I drive by you?
Once in Eastern Washington and once in our home state. We
did not stop this time as we had our three week old daughter
strapped in the back seat and were trying to hurry home for
the first meeting of the Montana grandparents. We are glad
to hear that you have again finished safely and are excited
about the massive, world-wide response that you have gotten.
You are truly an inspiration!
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Date:
5/20/2008
Name: Maeson Link
Location: Blue Creek Elementary, Billings, MT
Congratulations on finishing the race!!!!!! We really
enjoyed running and walking with you. We are still walking
every morning.
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Date:
5/20/2008
Name: Danielle and Sierra
Location: Billings, MT
Great job Paul, crossing Montana! Thanks for telling us
about our home state, Montana. How did you go through the
mountains?
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Date:
5/20/2008
Name: Angelina
Location: Blue Creek School, Billings, MT
Congratulations on finishing the race. I hope you do this
again because I really enjoyed doing this.
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Date:
5/20/2008
Name: Chris Benson
Location: Missoula, MT
Paul, Congratulations on finishing another difficult trek!
Good job!
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Date:
5/20/2008
Name: Rohan
Location: Garmisch - in Germany
I really like running.
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Date:
5/20/2008
Name: Finn
Location: Garmisch - in Germany
Hi I am Finn. I love running
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Date:
5/20/2008
Name: Franny
Location: Garmish - in Germany
You rock.
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Date:
5/20/2008
Name: Franny and Angelina
Location: garmish - in Germany
Great job. You reached the end.
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Date:
5/20/2008
Name: Denny Lemmon and the Bitburg Barons
Location: Bitburg, Germany
Congratulations Paul! You have been an inspiration to many.
We have really enjoyed your comments and your great effort
over the past days on your Run Across Montana.
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Date:
5/19/2008, 11:08 pm, MDT
Name: Karen & Gary
Location: Miles City, MT
Paul - We're so glad to know you & Bob made it safely to the
end of this journey. We were privileged to have been here
for you on the Eastern edge of the state and following you
across the state has been so interesting. It has truly been
an experience! Once again I want to compliment you on your
fantastic website and the wealth of information you have
provided.
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Date:
5/19/2008
Name: Wayne
Location: Plevna, MT
Congratulations. Just Incredible!!! Rest up and get healthy.
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Date:
5/19/2008
Name: Sharon
Location: Missoula, MT
Hats off to you, Paul, for completing your lengthy Montana
trek! It was good to see how strong and healthy you looked
at the homecoming on Saturday night at Russell.
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Date:
5/19/2008
Name: Alice
Location: Missoula, MT
Amazing! Absolutely Positutely Fabulous Job! It was so
AWESOME to see you when you an into Missoula Saturday night!
I am SO SO SO proud!!!!!!! Wow!
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Date:
5/19/2008
Name: Amy
Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Congratulations Paul!!! I'm so very proud of you and very
grateful that you made it across Montana safely. What a
great accomplishment! I love you little brother!
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Date:
5/19/2008
Name: Bobbi Patton
Location: Elliston, MT
Congratulations and "High Five" to you. You did a great job
and got lots of people involved so that was super. I was
born and raised in Montana and learned something almost
everyday from your Did you know articles. I am really gonna
miss reading about you daily. Good Luck on whatever you have
planned to do next!!
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Date:
5/19/2008
Name: Kate Templeman
Location: Florence, MT
Paul, You are amazing! Congratulations on your success!
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Date:
5/19/2008
Name: Merl & Anna Mae
Location: Minnesota
Another goal met! Congratulations! May your "body" heal
quickly and you have an encouraging summer.
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Date: 5/19/2008
Name: Wendy & John
Location: Tolsona, Alaska
CONGRATULATIONS Little Brother... Totally unbelievable what
you have done! I am very proud and want to wish you a happy
homecoming. I am proud to call you my Little Brother today
and always. You are a true inspiration to children
everywhere. All our Love.
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Date:
5/19/2008
Name: Chris Zvara
Location: Fish Creek, WI
Hi Paul, Hip, Hip , Hurray, we have finished our Trek with
you today. Yes it is a good feeling. The Cheetah Chasers
made the final push today. What a fantastic job you have
done with this complete Trek adventure. Sleep Well tonight,
you deserve it.
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Date:
5/19/2008
Name: Coach Lizzie
Location: Mismo Gymnastics, Missoula, MT
Congratulations Paul! I spotted you and Bob just outside of
Lolo on your way to the Hot Springs 30+ miles a day is
absolutely incredible. And thank you for the message you are
sending to children of Montana and around the world.
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Date:
5/19/2008
Name: Hannah
Location: Missoula, MT
Dear Paul, It is very cool that you finished running! I feel
really bad that you hurt your ankle.
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Date:
5/19/2008
Name: Kellen
Location: Missoula, Montana
Keep up the good work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Date:
5/19/2008
Name: M&M Walkers
Location: Billings, MT
We made it!!! The teachers wore your Pace Trek t-shirts with
PRIDE!!!! The kids were so excited! We celebrated with
popsicles! We will send a finishing shot of the team!
Congratulations to you too!
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Date:
5/19/2008
Name: Glen
Location: Newport, Oregon
Paul, Congratulations on another successful run! I've
enjoyed reading the updates from the road... Now I look
forward to hearing about your student competitors and their
success stories.
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Date:
5/19/2008
Name: Curt Fox
Location: Deer Lodge, MT
Unbelievable!! I think it is great what you have done and my
physical education classes have TRIED to keep up!! But the
challenge was great on our end! Thanks
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Date:
5/19/2008
Name: Angelina
Location: Garmisch, Germany
Hi Paul !!!!!!!!!!
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Date:
5/19/2008
Name: A Girl
Location: Garmish, Germany
Dear Paul, This is anonymous! Thank you for asking us to
participate in the pace trek. We had a lot of fun! I like
your web page. Hope you don't get another splinter! Write
back!!!!!!! P.S. My name is really Angelina Renee' Moten and
I live in Oberau, which is in Germany. I go to the Garmish
American Elementary/ Middle School.
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Date:
5/19/2008
Name: Isabelle
Location: Garmisch, Germany
Hi Paul! I really hope your having a great time in Montana.
I've personally never been there but I have heard that
normally it is burning hot. Is your foot feeling better? I
hope so. Your Number One Fan, Isabelle.
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Date:
5/19/2008
Name: Nadia again!
Location: Garmisch, Germany
Are you having fun! I just want to wish you luck! I had a
great running with you. I hope that I can do this again. It
was so much fun. I think it's good what your doing. good job
Paul. Keep on running. I'm happy I did it.
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Date:
5/19/2008
Name: latrell
Location: Germany
Dear Paul - hope you don't get another splinter in your
foot. You could finish today, but you might not do it today.
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Date:
5/19/2008
Name: Laura, Angelina, and Nadia
Location: Garmisch, Germany
We have great news! Guess what!? All four of us can run 2
miles in six minutes! We all wish a BIG BIG amount of luck
and hope you have a great time on your last day!
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Date:
5/19/2008
Name: Angelina
Location: Garmish, Germany
Just wanted to see how you are doing. Nadia and I already
wrote to you and we had a great time! I had a great time
running with you. Did you? It's a lot of fun writing to you!
Hope you write back. BYE!
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Date:
5/19/2008
Name: Angelina and Nadia from Ms. Hansen's class,
Location: Garmisch, Germany
How are you doing!? Keep up the good work! We finished on
Friday and we wish you good luck. We had fun. We hope we can
run with you again next year.
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Date:
5/19/2008
Name: Ms. Hansen's class
Location: Garmisch, Germany
Keep on running on your last day! You can do it! We think we
ran about 300 miles around our school at the bottom of the
Zugspitze, Germany's tallest mountain.
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Date:
5/18/2008
Name: Helen Hoffman
Location: Urunga, Australia
Hi Paul, I'm sure you are glad that the trek is nearly over.
Congratulations!! Our Year 4/5 class (27 pupils) has really
embraced the challenge that you set. They finished the trek
on Friday and are now so keen that they wish to keep
running. To keep a local content for them they have kept a
record on a map of NSW and are running from Urunga on the
coast to Broken Hill in the far west of the state. Thank you
for setting them a challenge.
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Date:
5/18/2008
Name: Amanda
Location: Iowa
Paul, There's never a dull moment on this journey, is
there?!? What luck with the fire! Glad you were where you
were when that tree fell. Best of running weather for your
final 7 miles tomorrow morning. I'm sure you're in bed by
now resting up for the final climb. WAY TO GO! Another
fantastic journey. Looking forward to reading your wrap-up
tomorrow.
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Date:
5/18/2008
Name: Garrett Graves
Location: Eureka, Montana
Dear Paul, KEEP THE GOOD WORK UP!!!!!!! I really like too
run. Everyday I run a mile.
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Date:
5/18/2008
Name: Brenda McGinnis
Location: Tunnelton, WV
Paul, I'm glad you are almost finished. It has been great
checking daily on you progress. Our school is almost
finished with our trek also. Hopefully we can finish on
Monday. We had our state testing last week and therefore
didn't get to walk as much as usual. It has been a lot of
fun and we look forward to doing it again. Take care and
have a wonderful day.
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Date:
5/17/2008
Name: Northside School
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Keep going Paul! We are with you!
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Date:
5/16/2008
Name: Dana
Location: Ryegate, MT
Hey Paul - Keep up the good work!!
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Date:
5/16/2008
Name: Keith
Location: Ryegate, MT
Dear Paul KEEP GOING!!!!!!!!!!!
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Date:
5/16/2008
Name: Cedar
Location: Ryegate, MT
It takes me about 6 or 7 minutes to run and jog the mile.
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Date:
5/16/2008
Name: Hailey Zinne
Location: Ryegate, MT
Hi Paul have you gotten tired yet?!! Were going to run a mile
at 11:15, in 5 minutes! I am not to tired yet!
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Date:
5/16/2008
Name: Alea Romero
Location: Ryegate, MT
Hey Paul our class is running our miles every
day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Date:
5/15/2008
Name: Halle Kraft
Location: Blue Creek School in Billings, Montana
Hey Paul how are you doing????????? I wanted to wish you
good luck on your journey!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm in one of the
teams and we are having a great time with our walking r e
are a bit farther ahead of you right now but I think that if
your foot would have been feeling better then you would be
ahead I am not trying to focus on getting to the Idaho
border before you in this journey I just simply wish that
this will help me with the exercise I need and make me
healthier then I was before. this is a good activity to help
children of all ages in shape and healthier i think that it
a a very cool thing that you are running across Montana and
that you ran across America!!!!!! that is a very cool thing
and it influences lots of children to get out and going!!!!
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!!! Oh and one more thing I think maybe that if you could put
some games on that would be cool.
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Date:
5/15/2008
Name: Karlee Steen
Location: Billings, MT
Dear Paul, I think what you do is amazing!! It must be hard
pushing bob! I go to Blue Creek Elementary School, we are
working hard and having fun!! P.S. I think it is so funny
that bob stands for Beast Of Burden!! Also watch for
snakes!!
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Date:
5/15/2008T
Name: Maeson Link
Location: Blue Creek Elementary, Billings, MT
Dear Paul,
We are doing awesome walking 2 miles everyday. We love this
website, before we go outside to walk a mile we read the
interesting facts and what you had to say about the walk the
day before that. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU ARE
AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Date:
5/15/2008
Name: anonymous
Location: Blue Creek Elementary, Billings, MT
Paul, I am having so much fun. I hope that you are to. Keep
it up. You are really cool. Have fun.
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Date:
5/15/2008
Name: Maeson Link
Location: Blue Creek Elementary, Billings, MT
Dear Paul, We are having an awesome time walking. I think
that it is awesome that you can run for the whole day with
your foot and blisters. Keep up the good work. We are a
little bit ahead of you but that's ok you can catch us so
keep going hope you have a great time running.
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Date:
5/15/2008
Name: Daisy Wilson
Location: Blue Creek Shool, Billings, MT
Paul: Hi Paul. I love Pacetrek. You should do this next
year. You rock. Go Paul Go Paul Go Paul.
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Date:
5/15/2008
Name: Halle Kraft
Location: Billings, Montana
Hey Paul, How are you today ????? I cant believe that you can
keep this up and go for so long even with your foot injury
you tuffened up and you pulled it through!!!!!!!!!!I think
you are a nice person and that you can set a goal and no
matter how hard it is, you can pull it through and get it
accomplished!!!!
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Date:
5/15/2008
Name: Maeson Link
Location: Billings, MT
You are doing great Keep up the good
work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU ROCK!!!!!!!
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Date:
5/15/2008
Name: Angelina M.
Location: Billings, Montana
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!!!
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Date:
5/15/2008
Name: Maeson Link
Location: Billings, MT
Hey Paul you have run along ways but we are right on track
so keep up the good work!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Date:
5/15/2008
Name: Halle Kraft
Location: Billings, Montana
Hey Paul you have don a great job with all this really,,,,,,I
don't know how you can do it but you have to be strong and
you will succeed in your progress!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Keep up
the good work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Date:
5/15/2008
Name: DAISY WILSON
Location: BILLINGS, MONTANA
MY SCHOOL IS BLUE CREEK!!!I I LOVE MONTANA , BUT THE WEATHER
IS CRAZY. I LOVE PACETREK. THANK YOU
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Date:
5/15/2008
Name: DAISY WILSON
Location: BILLINGS, MONTANA
I THINK IT IS COOL THAT YOU ARE RUNNING ACROSS MONTANA. I
LIKE THE STATE OF MONTANA EVEN THE WEATHER IS CRAZY
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Date:
5/15/2008
Name: Halle Kraft
Location: Billings, MT
Hey Paul, you have done an excellent job so far! Right now we
are a little bit ahead of you...but you are doing great! Keep
going!
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Date:
5/14/2008
Name: Cody S.
Location: Missoula, MT
Paul, My class is running with you but we are already done.
I wish you the best of luck on the rest of your run. I am in
Mrs. Shepard's second grade class at Cold Springs. Thank you
for letting us check to see how you are doing on your
website it is very cool.
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Date:
5/14/2008
Name: Ms. Moore
Location: Fellowsville, West Virginia
Hey Paul....Just think of the good and happy times your
going to have when you finish, get to go home, and are with
your family. That's definitely something to look forward to.
Now watch how fast these last couple of days go. We have one
more day left, because I promised the Fellowsville Team one
day off. We have met our goal of doubling 620, as of today,
we have 1,248 miles. Tomorrow will be our last day, and we
totally enjoyed this. As for you, "your the man". What more
can we say. Take care, we all love you, and we'll always
stay behind you in whatever you challenge yourself. CYA,
Fellowsville Team
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Date:
5/14/2008
Name: Bobbi Patton
Location: Elliston, MT
I hope that the weather on McDonald Pass isn't too bad
today. It is 9:30 a.m. and the temp is 43 and I guess we can
say it could be worse!! Have a good day and your end is in
sight!! Take care and God Bless.
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Date:
5/14/2008
Name: Jack Yeakel
Location: Lewis & Clark Elem., Missoula, MT
Way to go Paul! I have been hanging your daily news letters
up in the gym and sharing with all classes. The students are
excited about meeting you. All classes are running and
walking for 15 minutes and we have totaled 1,181 miles. Hope
to here from you on your return to Missoula.
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Date:
5/14/2008
Name: Cedar Bruner
Location: Ryegate School, Ryegate, MT
hey Paul! It was fun having you at Ryegate School. I love
doing the mile run.
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Date:
5/14/2008T
Name: Alea Romero
Location: Ryegate, MT
Hi Paul I LOVED the picture of Ryegate School! Were running
our miles every day!!!
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Date:
5/13/2008
Name: Mary
Location: Pioneer School, Somerset, CA
Paul, What an adventure you've had! My first and second
graders enjoy reading aloud your "did you know" sections on
each day. Great practice for fluency as well as history,
geography, and fitness. We're having a great time running
and walking with you. Thanks for keeping us up-to-date on
the website. We're enjoying your pictures and audio files!
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Date:
5/13/2008
Name: Sharon and Mick
Location: Missoula, MT
Glad to hear that the miles are dwindling until you get to
the final destination... and, now, you're on the last leg
prior to your Missoula stop - a highlight for you. Too bad you
couldn't put a sail up during those windy times!!!
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Date:
5/13/2008
Name: M&M Walkers
Location: Billings, MT
We are doing great! We have had a few kids tire out but we
are encouraging them to keep going to help us all reach our
goal together! We may finish Monday, but that is okay with
us! Keep up the great work and the messages. The kids (and
teachers) love them!
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Date:
5/13/2008
Name: Charles E. Hansberry
Location: Missoula, MT
Paul: I am on the way to Helena for business tomorrow
morning and my daughter Whitney pointed out I should see you
on US 12. Anything I can bring you? Cold drink? Ice cream?
Clean socks? Have Vicki contact me if there is anything I
can bring you.
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Date:
5/13/2008T
Name: Melissa Shepard
Location: Cold Springs Elementary, Missoula, MT
Hi there! Although our team has completed the race, we are
still running with you! My 2nd grade class decided to keep
running to support you! Isn't that great? They check the
website daily and are truly inspired by you! Thank you!
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Date:
5/13/2008
Name: Jodi Smith
Location: Russell Kindergarten, Missoula, MT
Hey Paul, Great job on your progress you have made on this
wonderful journey. I thought about you as I drove to Miles
City this last weekend, wondering how things were going for
you. You have endured many obstacles, but seem to be holding
out great. Congratulations, you are almost finished. Thanks
for all you have put into this for everyone. Enjoy the last
part as much as you can, sounds like better weather is on
its way Just by the way, I don't know if Vicki shared with
you, but we had a little boy on May 2nd, we named him Hank
Take care!
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Date:
5/13/2008
Name: Emmalee Olsen
Location: Blue Creek Elementary, Billings, MT
Hey Paul! Hope that your foot gets better soon. We are all
rooting for you. You rock. I love what you are doing for the
kids. You are awesome. Thanks!
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Date:
5/12/2008
Name: Amy
Location: Iowa
Continuing to keep good thoughts and send you a steady
stream of energy each day. I said a prayer for you today
because I know it was particularly challenging - I hope the
winds and weather support your continued journey. Yes, you
do make a difference!
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Date:
5/12/2008
Name: Riley and Jaden Nielsen
Location: Missoula, MT
Dear Paul - Me and my sister are one of the students in Cold
Springs Elementary School. We all ready ran 667 miles. We
are all done with running.
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Date:
5/12/2008
Name: Amanda
Location: Iowa
Paul, I hope that today's journey was a good one and that
you are now off your feet. While I can imagine it's
difficult being away from family, I know that you are making
a tremendous impact on so many. May you have a wind-free run
one of these days. Keep up the great work!
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Date:
5/12/2008
Name: Caroline
Location: Missoula, MT
Keep it up! You are doing great under adverse conditions.
God bless you and your venture.
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Date:
5/11/2008
Name: Arleina
Location: Bozeman, Montana
Hay Paul, my school is Longfellow and we're joining the
challenge to run across Montana. We are almost there we have
been listening and keeping up to date too. We appreciate it!!!
__________________________________________________________
Date:
5/11/2008
Name: Brenda McGinnis-Tunnelton Thunderbirds
Location: Tunnelton, WV
Hi Paul, Just wanted to offer encouragement. When the road
gets long and rough just know that we are behind rooting for
you. Our group from Tunnelton is staying with you almost
neck and neck. We are enjoying walking with you. We have
been walking at our school for 5 years. We have walked over
3000 miles since September. Our walking miles with you are
also counting for our trek across the U.S. Thanks for being
our role model this year.
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Date:
5/11/2008
Name: Joel
Location: Montana
Dear Paul, you are great man and we can look up to you.
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Date:
5/10/2008
Name: Ms. Moore
Location: Fellowsville School, West Virginia
Hey Paul, We're still working on doubling you. We have 1,009
miles with 51 of us. Maybe we can give you a little
confidence to keep going, since you have us sooooo much.
Keep going, we're right behind ya. Take care of body, and we
love you and your inspiration. - Fellowsville Team
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Date:
5/10/2008T
Name: Amanda
Location: Iowa
Paul, You've had quite the week. Sounds like Friday was
especially harrowing! I'll be starting to run again
tomorrow. I'll be thinking of your long miles while I
rebuild starting at 3 miles (maximum) a day for the next two
weeks. Keep up the great work ... it's a wonderful journey
you are taking all of us on through Montana.
__________________________________________________________
Date:
5/9/2008
Name: Dana
Location: Rygate, MT
Hi I am the one who you signed the cast. I broke my wrist.
Have fun running across Montana.
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Date:
5/9/2008
Name: Jack Yeakel
Location: Lewis & Clark Elem. Missoula, MT
Hey Paul, congratulations on making it to Harlowton. I have
a college friend from there and spent many of weekends
there. The boys' and girls' at Lewis and Clark are running
with you and are following your progress everyday. Wishing
you the best.
__________________________________________________________
Date:
5/9/2008
Name: John Bartmess,
Location: Eureka Elementary School, MT
Paul, Hope you are having a good day with less wind as you
near your half way point today. Thanks for your thoughts on
goal setting and mental strength. Have a great weekend in
central Montana!! From Mr. B and all the kids at Eureka
Elementary School.
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Date:
5/8/2008
Name: The Shaw Family
Location: Ryegate, Montana
Hi Paul, met you today on the highway and I was encouraging to
see you still keeping up the pace even with the injury. My
son met you today with the Ryegate school and was really
impressed meeting you and this has given him some insight
into keeping and getting fit. Bravo. I am the mom who spoke
with you waiting for her daughter for the bus. Take care on
the rest of your journey.
__________________________________________________________
Date:
5/8/2008
Name: Elizabeth Henry
Location: Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin
Dear Paul, We hope you get to the other side of Montana.
We're praying for you!
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Date:
5/8/2008
Name: Joel Prescott
Location: Montana
DEAR PAUL I HOPE YOUR FOOT FEELS BETTER. I HOPE YOU RUN A
LOT. I HOPE YOU GET ACROSS MONTANA SOON. GOD BLESS YOU. I GOT
TO GOT. WELL SEE YOU LATER. TALK TO YOU SOON.
__________________________________________________________
Date:
5/8/2008
Name: Angel de Castro
Location: Ocala, Florida
Hi I go to Romeo elementary school in Florida and we are
doing pace trek with you I think its fun but exhausting.
__________________________________________________________
Date:
5/8/2008
Name: Peyton
Location: Eureka, MT
Hi Paul, My PE teacher showed my class your website. I am in
second grade. I am about to have a softball game tonight,
but it is raining.
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Date:
5/8/2008
Name: Brenda McGinnis - Tunnelton Thunderbirds
Location: Tunnelton, WV
Paul, Hope you had a great day!. It has rain all day here
and the kids have been a little lazy. We have a little
mileage to report. Thanks for helping kids get motivated to
move.
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Date:
5/7/2008
Name: Mackenzie Straub
Location: Fish Creek, Wisconsin
Dear Paul. I am sorry about your foot. how is bob. your
doing very good by yourself. I wish you could come to my
school. Your new friend Mackenzie
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Date:
5/7/2008
Name: Kathy Waddington
Location: Granby, Connecticut
Paul, I just looked outside and saw four classes and
teachers running around our school homemade quarter mile
track before dismissal. Teachers are asking for their our
running logs and love this program. One teacher just stopped
by and asked if we could just keep running after you stop!
Thank you so much for this incentive! We are following your
progress carefully!
__________________________________________________________
Date:
5/7/2008
Name: Brian Staso
Location: Missoula, Montana
Hi Dad hope your foot feeles beter. Dont forget to take a
picher of Boo Baer.
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Date:
5/6/2008
Name: M&M Walkers
Location: Billings, Montana
Hello Paul, Our kids are having so much fun! We are just
excited to be participating with you to get across the
state. We're keeping track in the hallway and there are so
many other kids that stop by to check our progress. We walk 1
mile per kid per day and we have not had one complaint
yet!!! They love it! I read your journal entry to them each
day and they can't wait to see the pictures. I have noticed
a change in the attention levels in my classroom since we
started this. I am ready to walk next year with you where
every your journey takes you! Keep it up and take care of
yourself! - Mrs. Carlson/Billings MT. When the kids found out
you were in Roundup and how close you are to Billings, they
said, "Can we go see him?" Thanks again for getting kids up
and moving!
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Date:
5/6/2008
Name: Ms. Moore / Fellowsville Team
Location: Fellowsville, West Virginia
Hey Paul, We're going on 690 miles for you. We want to
double 620 so you know how you have effected us. We are just
little elementary kids with big hearts that want to work as
hard as you are, physically and mentally. We love you and
want you to take care. Give it all !!!!!!
__________________________________________________________
Date:
5/6/2008
Name: Mr. Faber's Cheetahs
Location: Wells Road School - Granby, CT
Hi Paul, We love to read about your journey across Montana.
We have created a P.A.C.E. trek track around our school that
we run or walk on every day. Our teacher even runs with us.
We were reading about the high Grizzly population and were
wondering if you have encountered any of them or other
dangerous animals on your journey. Has Bob recovered from
his injuries? Good Luck and keep on trekking! Signing off
from Granby, CT - Mr. Faber's Cheetahs.
__________________________________________________________
Date:
5/6/2008
Name: your friends Jamie and Alexis
Location: Choteau, MT
We are so glad that your foot is all better and that kids
are being inspired by you and your running. We bet your
getting exhausted. We both wish you good luck on your
journey
across Montana.
__________________________________________________________
Date:
5/5/2008
Name: Austin
Location: Missoula, MT
Dear Paul, I hope your foot gets better soon. You are doing
great. Hope you have fun.
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Date:
5/5/2008
Name: Courtney
Location: Missoula, MT
I cant wait tell you come to our school!
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Date:
5/5/2008
Name: Hannah
Location: Missoula,
MT
Dear Paul, I hope you finish your run and don't get hurt
again.
__________________________________________________________
Date:
5/5/2008
Name: Cody
Location: Missoula, Montana
Dear Paul my class is running a mile or more. And we run a
little in gym to cold springs school. I like to jog
__________________________________________________________
Date:
5/5/2008
Name: Sam
Location: Missoula, Montana
Dear Paul our class is running with you we run on Monday
sometimes Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. We have been looking
on your website a lot. We are having lots of fun running
with you. What did you do to your foot? I can't believe that
you are running all the way across Montana. I am so glad my
teacher Melissa Shepard signed our class up for pace trek
2008. I have been having a blast running with you. It is
cool that your kids go to Russell school. Paul what has the
weather been like? You rock.
__________________________________________________________
Date:
5/5/2008
Name: Melissa Shepard
Location: Missoula, Montana
Greetings from Cold Springs Elementary School! My second
grade class is having a blast following your progress on
this website and running with you!! We are looking forward
to your visit next week!
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Date:
5/5/2008
Name: Mari
Location: Missoula, MT
hey, Paul good to here that your foot is better good luck
running!
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Date:
5/5/2008
Name: Ryegate Challenged
Location: Ryegate, MT
Congratulations on your longest day. We bet you were
exhausted and in pain. Hope the rest of your trek is more
successful. See you soon
__________________________________________________________
Date:
5/5/2008
Name: Brenda McGinnis - Tunnelton Thunderbirds
Location: Tunnelton, WV
Paul, You are an inspiration to our kids. I have had several
kids to tell me that they walked with their families over
the weekend. This is fantastic. We are all cheering you on.
Keep up the good work.
__________________________________________________________
Date:
5/5/2008
Name: The Brown Family
Location: Canby, OR
Wow Paul! What a day you had! Sounds like your guardian
angels were taking good care of you. Hope you have clear
roads today and the Lord keeps you safe. I'm so glad you
have good people surrounding and watching over you. As
always, you're in our prayers.
__________________________________________________________
Date:
5/4/2008
Name: Helen Hoffman
Location: Urunga, Australia
Well done Paul, The kids in our 4/5 class are really getting
involved in this challenge. Some have even been running
extra laps during their lunch hour to up their mileage. We
held our school cross country meet last week and the changes
in their attitudes was remarkable.
__________________________________________________________
Date:
5/4/2008
Name: Lisa Munson
Location: Penang, Malaysia
Paul, You are inspiring our kids to keep going! Thanks for
sticking to your word and keeping it up! We are praying for
you!
__________________________________________________________
Date:
5/4/2008
Name: Dianne Hodges
Location: Bamberg, Germany
Paul, it is wonderful to see pictures of Montana. I grew up
in Montana, and am now teaching in Germany for the military.
When you go through Sumatra, take a picture in front of the
post office, my father owns the land it sits on. Keep it
up!! We are cheering for you!!!
__________________________________________________________
Date:
5/3/2008
Name: Mary
Location: Finger Lake Elementary, Alaska
I saw a sign today that reminded me of you. It said "Effort
isn't effort until it hurts". Thanks for all of your effort.
It is making a difference in the lives of my students.
Several have decided they want to take up running.... just
like you!
__________________________________________________________
Date:
5/3/2008
Name: DJ
Paul - That had to really hurt. P.S. my teacher thinks your
CRAZY.
__________________________________________________________
Date:
5/3/2008
Name: The Tabaracci Family
Location: Missoula,
MT
Paul, We are enjoying following your journey across the
state. Your website is terrific. Keep it up.
__________________________________________________________
Date:
5/3/2008
Name: Alice R.
Location: Missoula, MT
Hey Paul!!! Good to know you are still hanging in there. You
are an amazing trooper and just a plain inspiration. So see
you in Missoula soon.
__________________________________________________________
Date:
5/3/2008
Name: Heather Willis
Location: Buffalo, Montana
Hi Paul, You are amazing! Hang in there and keep up the good
work! I love reading your daily reports and think you're
doing an amazing thing. Take care and enjoy the beautiful
weather today!
__________________________________________________________
Date:
5/3/2008
Name: Arlene Opstad
Location: Big Lake, MN
Gracious Paul ! what tremendous endurance you have to
continue with this goal. I keep you in my prayers for a safe
return home after your big "adventure" in running across
Montana. The best to you in the days ahead.
__________________________________________________________
Date:
5/2/2008
Name: Northside Running Club
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Hi Paul! Great job so far! Our one hundred kids have run two
hundred and twenty six miles so far! Keep running well,
working hard and stay injury free! Even though we are going
to beat you we wish you the best!
__________________________________________________________
Date:
5/2/2008
Name: Mary
Location: Somerset, CA
Paul, Glad to hear you got better weather today. My little
half marathon tomorrow should be a breeze compared to your
weekend! Looks like the weather will hold up for you - keep
icing that foot.
__________________________________________________________
Date:
5/2/2008
Name: Wade Mitzel
Location: Fargo, North Dakota
When I ran across ND, I NEVER had weather like you are
experiencing! If anyone can overcome this, it is you. Hang
in there brother! I will continue to pray for healthy legs,
better weather, and most importantly a strong spirit!
__________________________________________________________
Date:
5/2/2008
Name: Kelsey Weddig
Dear Paul, I'm sorry about your injury. My grade and the
third grade are actually beating you! Good Luck!
__________________________________________________________
Date:
5/2/2008
Name: JJ Prescott
Location: Eureka, MT
Paul - I hope you get done soon. I learned about you my 2nd
grade gym teacher. I hope you stay well. Keep running.
__________________________________________________________
Date:
5/2/2008
Name: Wayne
Location: Plevna, MT
Just incredible!!!!! Stay Safe. Good luck.
__________________________________________________________
Date:
5/2/2008
Name: Gene
Location: Miles City, Montana
Paul: Sorry that you had to encounter such bad weather on
your trek through here yesterday. You would have welcomed
today with our sunshine and NO SNOW here in the city.
Forecasted storms often bypass Miles City but we are very
happy for the rain we've received within the past 24 hours.
I'm so glad you experienced our typical Miles City
hospitality on your was through here. Best to you and "Bob"
and may you have great weather to your destination!
__________________________________________________________
Date:
5/2/2008
Name: Uncle Red
Location: Minot, ND
My heart surgery was a piece of cake compare to what you're
doing. I can't believe that you can keep going when you are
in a blizzard! Good luck to you, I read about you everyday.
__________________________________________________________
Date:
5/2/2008
Name: John Bartmess
Location: Eureka, MT
Paul, It's true about waiting 5 minutes in Montana if you
don't like the weather. Hope Friday brings you better
conditions. Your perseverance and what you said about goal
setting means a lot to me and my kids. Thank you so much.
Your trek is making a difference here in Eureka. Good luck!!
__________________________________________________________
Date:
5/2/2008
Name: Finger Lake Elementary
Location: Wasilla, Alaska
My students have been amazed at your determination. We
discussed working hard to achieve your goals and the
importance of keeping your word if you possibly can. Great
conversations for anyone to have. Emotional and moral
strength is at least as important as physical strength and
you are a great example of both. Thank you for that and we
will be wishing you and BOB the best weather possible today!
__________________________________________________________
Date:
5/2/2008
Name: Katlin
Location: Missoula, MT
Hi Paul, you're doing a really great job! I'm sorry to hear
what happened but I hope it gets better soon! best luck the
rest of the way!!
__________________________________________________________
Date:
5/2/2008
Name: Donna Ewald
Location: Windsor, VT
We hope your "bump in the road" smoothes out and your icy
conditions get warmer soon. We aren't sure we could even run
1 mile in those conditions and you are running so many. My
students are amazed each day when we see what you've run and
the weather and bumps that get throw your way. Hang tough,
we will pray for sunshine, and just keep on trekking!! - from
the SSS runners
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Date:
5/1/2008
Name: Amanda
Location: Iowa
Brrrrrrrrrrrr ... where is the "freezing cold" emoticon? I
got chilled just ready about today's trek. Keep up the great
work. Sounds like 47 degrees will be a nice warm-up
tomorrow. Continued prayers for safe and healthy travels.
__________________________________________________________
Date:
5/1/2008
Name: Wendy
Location: Alaska
Paul, All I can say is WOW. From one extreme to the other
with your weather. I am happy to see that you made it to
your destination for the day. Looks like you may need to
borrow my snowshoes and get some skis for Bob. I looked for
you on the Web Cam but didn't see you. I am glad you are ok
and hope the foot is treating you well. Take care, grab a
nice hot shower and get some sleep. I Love You Paul and Keep
on Truckin'
__________________________________________________________
Date:
5/1/2008
Name: Keisha
Location: Ryegate, MT
Hello Paul, I'm sorry to hear about your injury. Hope you
feel a whole lot better.
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Date:
5/1/2008
Name: Sharmin
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Sorry to hear about your injury, Paul. Glad it wasn't a
broken bone! Hope your run went smoothly today and without
any other incidents or injuries. Our family thinks of you
often and wish you the best, including weather. We'll try to
send the sun's warmth your way! GO, PAUL!
__________________________________________________________
Date:
5/1/2008
Name: John Bartmess
Location: Eureka, Montana
Paul, Sorry about your ankle. My 5th and 6th graders are so
excited about keeping track of your progress. We hope your
ankle recovers quickly! Best wishes from Eureka.
__________________________________________________________
Date:
5/1/2008
Name: Brian
Location: Connecticut
I hope you have a good trip
__________________________________________________________
Date:
5/1/2008
Name: Andrew
Location: Wells Road Intermediate - Connecticut
Hey, soooo sorry to hear about the foot injury! Get well
soon, and keep running!
__________________________________________________________
Date:
5/1/2008
Name: Plentywood Elementary
Location: Plentywood, MT
We are not a registered team but we are following your
progress and trying to accumulate 620 miles. We have 146.25
now. Thank you for being such an inspiration.
__________________________________________________________
Date:
5/1/2008
Name: Salem
Location: Garmisch, Germany
Dear Paul, How is your is your left foot? Is it okay? I go
to Garmisch Elementary/Middle school. My class and I are in
5th grade. I am running a lot. Take care Paul bye!
__________________________________________________________
Date:
5/1/2008
Name: Yumeko Uminami
Location: Kyoto, Japan
Dear Paul, Hi. Sorry You hurt yourself. Bye.
__________________________________________________________
Date:
5/1/2008
Name: Daniel D'Esopo
Location: Connecticut
Sorry to hear about your foot. Keep it up!
__________________________________________________________
Date:
5/1/2008
Name: Bob Boutox
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
I'm sorry about your injury. I hope you get better and make
it across Montana.
__________________________________________________________
Date: 5/1/2008
Name: Gabrielle
Location: Wells Road Int. School - Connecticut
Hi my name is gabby and I really think that its creative of
you to do this to promote fitness .
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Date:
5/1/2008
Name: Alex
Location: Wells Road Elementary School - Connecticut
I am so sorry about your injury.
__________________________________________________________
Date:
5/1/2008
Name: Sage and Tanner
Location: Home
About yesterday, my family feels bad. Did you get good news
from the doctor? If you did my family wants to know what
happened. Get back to my family and I soon as you can.
__________________________________________________________
Date:
5/1/2008,
Name: Amanda
Location: Iowa
Paul, I'm so glad to hear that injury you sustained wasn't
serious enough to end this trek. I'm also thankful to hear
that you're modifying your approach for a few days to help
yourself heal. Through this journey I think you will be
teaching all of us lessons that you didn't even anticipate
covering in this fantastic program. While no longer
teaching, I am so excited about all this program has to
offer our youth from K - 12 graders and beyond. I've had
some time this morning to really explore the entire website
and am so impressed by the history and trivia provided about
Montana. I'm hoping that you will be able to do future treks
for other states. If you ever run across Iowa, count me in
to join you for a day or two. Keep up the great work. Rest
when you need to. Thank you to your family for sharing you
with the rest of us. Happy running!
__________________________________________________________
Date: 5/1/2008
Name: Denny Lemmon and the Barons
Location: Bitburg, Germany
Hello Paul, We are sorry to hear about your injury. We hope
for a strong recovery. We sure have been enjoying your web
page, your interesting facts about the amazing state of
Montana, the health tips and of course your inspiring
attitude about health and fitness. Good Luck from Germany!
__________________________________________________________
Date: 5/1/2008
Name: Amy Driscoll - Physical Education Teacher
Location: Sigonella, Italy
We are off to a great start this week and enjoying out walk
across Montana. We are using pedometers which really gets
the kids moving. Thanks for this great program. Hope your
injury heals quickly. Best of luck on the remainder of your
trek.
__________________________________________________________
Date:
4/30/2008
Name: Kathy
Location: New York
Hi Paul, I'm really sorry to hear what happened with your
foot. I do hope that it gets better soon so you can get back
on the road. I also love to see and read about your
experiences that you go through. Please be careful, and i
love you.
__________________________________________________________
Date: 4/30/2008
Name: Bobbi Patton
Location: Elliston, Montana
Sorry to hear that you are having a problem but I know this
little "bump" in the road will only slow you down and not
keep you from your "mission".. Maybe the weather in Western
Montana will improve in the meantime!! Take care and know
there are lots of us thinking about you.
__________________________________________________________
Date: 4/30/2008
Name: Hugh
Location: Ryegate, Montana
Dear Paul, I am sorry that you broke your ankle. I live in
Ryegate and I hope you are still able to visit us here. We
are all looking forward to meeting you. We are all keeping
up the pace.
__________________________________________________________
Date: 4/30/2008
Name: M&M Walkers
Location: Billings, MT
My class was upset to hear that you hurt your foot! They are
glad you'll be up and going again tomorrow! We are enjoying
the fresh air and hope to send you a picture of our team
soon! Good Luck! - Mrs. Carlson's and Mrs. Herbert's Second
Graders
__________________________________________________________
Date: 4/30/2008
Name: Brenda McGinnis-Tunnelton Thunderbirds
Location: Tunnelton, WV
Paul, Just wanted to know that we had pray for you at church
tonight. We are praying for full recovery of your foot. We
are a day behind in recording mileage. I took a few minutes
out of every PE class today and let my classes view you
pictures and listen to the messages. We are giving an up
date of your progress and our school's progress with the
daily announcements. May God be with you tonight as you
rest.
__________________________________________________________
Date: 4/30/2008T
Name: Gracie Sorbello
Location: Athens, Ohio
Hi Paul - keep up the good work! Your perspective through
the "speed bump" is wonderful and is a great example for
those of us cheering you on. Wishing you all the best as you
jog your way across your expansive state!
__________________________________________________________
Date: 4/30/2008
Name: Merl & Anna Mae
Location: Minnesota
Sorry......... What a parallel to life. Plans often need to
be altered but we keep pressing on.
__________________________________________________________
Date: 4/30/2008
Name: Finger Lake Elementary
Location: Wasilla, Alaska
Dear Paul, We were sorry to hear about your foot. We hope
it's doing well. Do you know what happened to hurt your
foot? We think it was just all the running. We hope BOB is
o.k. too. We hope you get better soon. - Mrs. Maresh's Class
__________________________________________________________
Date: 4/30/2008
Name: Melstone Broncs
Location: Melstone, Montana
Sorry to hear about the foot. If you will be behind will
that put you in Melstone on the 5th?
__________________________________________________________
Date: 4/30/2008
Name: Jack Yeakel
Location: Missoula, MT
Sorry to here about the injury. We here at Lewis & Clark
Elem. are sending you positive messages. The students have
been excited to be running and knowing where you are on you
trek. Good luck and look forward to seeing you on your
return home.
__________________________________________________________
Date: 4/30/2008
Name: Christine Zvara- Physical Education teacher
Location: Gibraltar school, Fish Creek, WI
Hi Paul, The Cheetah Chasers were all sorry to read of your
injury and we were all hoping for the best for you today. I
just read your new updated posting and am glad to hear you
will be back on the road again. We took it easy today and
will continue tomorrow. The Cheetah Chasers will be happy to
hear you are back in action. We admire your dedication. Have
a great day Thursday. Our thoughts and "feet" are with you.
__________________________________________________________
Date: 4/30/2008
Name: Karin Flint's 7th grade SS class
Location: Missoula, MT
We would like to know what the round spot on your big toe is
on the x-ray? Keep it up, Paul!
__________________________________________________________
Date: 4/30/2008
Name: Brenda McGinnis- Tunnelton Thunderbirds
Location: Tunnelton, WV
Paul, We have been following your progress. We listened to
your messages from yesterday together. We are very sorry and
are praying for good results from the x-rays. Take care and
remember that we are praying for a speedy recovery.
__________________________________________________________
Date: 4/30/2008
Name: Challenged
Location: Ryegate, MT
We read your message today and listened to your comments. We
hope you heard good news from the doctor and we hope you can
still run. Hope your foot gets better and you will still be
able to come to Ryegate OK. We feel bad about what happened
to your foot. We are going to keep running to keep the goal.
Get better soon!
__________________________________________________________
Date: 4/30/2008
Name: Wayne Horne
Location: St. Patrick's College, Brisbane, Australia
We're running our college x-country tomorrow and will have
you in our thoughts and some shared feeling in our legs I'm
sure. All our best from Oz!
__________________________________________________________
Date: 4/28/2008
Name: Wells Road Intermediate Broadcast Club
Location: Granby, Connecticut
This message is from the Wells Road Broadcast Club. We have
a morning broadcast each school day. We were wondering if
anything funny or interesting happen to you today while you
were running? We would like to put your response on the
broadcast tomorrow. Thanks.
__________________________________________________________
Date: 4/29/2008
Name: Mary
Location: Somerset, CA
Paul, So sorry to hear of your injury - we'll keep you in
our prayers. We'll run for you tomorrow! Just take it easy
and picture us holding you up as we run, and heal up soon.
__________________________________________________________
Date: 4/29/2008
Name: Wendy
Location: Alaska
Paul, I just finished listening to your audios on your site.
I want to thank you and Rob for doing this. It is wonderful
to hear your voice. I am sorry to hear that you were injured
today and I hope it is nothing to serious. Please take care
of yourself and I will be praying for you. All our Love and
Support, Wendy and John.
__________________________________________________________
Date: 4/29/2008
Name: Ms. Moore
Location: West Virginia
Hey Paul, Our team at Fellowsville Elementary in Preston
County is doing a great job. We're stacking up the miles for
you. It's making us have a better attitude and outlook into
our health. We love you and admire your mental and physical
strength. Take care and talk to ya tomorrow.
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Date: 4/29/2008
Name: Ashlin
Location: Missoula
Congrats on your very first day on the trek! Good luck and
keep running hard! I love you tons and am happy to know that
each step you take brings you closer to home! Love you dad!
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Date: 4/29/2008
Name: Amanda
Location: Iowa
Paul, I'm still not running due to an injury, but reading
your first day's run inspired me to head to the pool today
for a swim. Thanks for inspiring so many to get moving or to
keep moving. I'm looking forward to following this journey
even more than your 2006 adventure. I hope today's run was a
good one. Looking forward to reading about the day's events
on the road.
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Date: 4/29/2008
Name: Grant & Mary Zerbe
Location: Lustre, MT
Congratulations Paul on a great first day! We're proud of
you and your commitment to the health of kids and the next
generation. We're busy seeding, but are enjoying following
your progress online. I walked 2 miles yesterday and am
committed to walking everyday while you are on the trail!
We're praying for your health, strength, and good weather.
Next time, why not try Highway 2? You can stay with us!
- Grant & Mary Zerbe (Phil. 4:19)
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Date: 4/29/2008
Name: Briana Boland / 5th Grade
Location: Missoula, MT - Russell Elementary
You're really good. I could not run as long as you are.
You're a
great inspiration. Keep on going. So you know we're going to
leave
you in a trail of dust.
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Date: 4/29/2008
Name: Jeff
Location: Atlanta, GA
Stay safe and good luck Bro!
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Date: 4/29/2008
Name: Rondout Runner
Location: Lake Forest, Illinois
HEY PAUL... I heard the raccoons and squirrels are evil in
Montana. Are they? I hope not. Are you feeling good? I
wouldn't
if I ran that much. I gotta go buddy. I still wish I was so
cool like you.
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Date: 4/29/2008
Name: Debbie Jones
Location: Missoula, MT
Keep up the good work, Paul. What an inspiration you are to
children and adults.
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