Brian R. Stark
RunForrestRun@Hotmail.com
RunForrestRun@Hotmail.com
Brian Stark: States Runner
The Challenge: To cross all 50 states on trails by foot
I'm Brian Stark and I like to run really, really far. I'm trying to cross all 50 states on trails by foot. This summer, I'll be running 523 miles across Nebraska, my 28th state. To cross Nebraska, I'm being helped out by two landmark steakhouses: Ole's Big Game Steakhouse in Paxton and Round the Bend Steakhouse in Ashland. I'll be arriving at Round the Bend just in time for their 17th annual Testicle Festival June 18-19. Come on out and meet me and get some really good food!
How did I end up running for meat this summer?
In 1995, as a college graduation present to myself, I hiked the entire 2,000 mile Appalachian Trail from Maine to Georgia.
In 1998, I ran 5,000 miles across the US on the American Discovery Trail from Delaware to California.
In 2001, I ran 800 miles from Mexico to Utah on the Arizona Trail.
In 2003 I ran 500 miles across Iowa on the northern section of the American Discovery Trail. Will I make all 50 states? In which state will my knees finally buckle? Stay tuned to find out! The links above to Facebook and my blog will keep you up to date.
And be sure to check the other sections of this website - including the links page to see video of me on The Price Is Right!
How did I end up running for meat this summer?
In 1995, as a college graduation present to myself, I hiked the entire 2,000 mile Appalachian Trail from Maine to Georgia.
In 1998, I ran 5,000 miles across the US on the American Discovery Trail from Delaware to California.
In 2001, I ran 800 miles from Mexico to Utah on the Arizona Trail.
In 2003 I ran 500 miles across Iowa on the northern section of the American Discovery Trail. Will I make all 50 states? In which state will my knees finally buckle? Stay tuned to find out! The links above to Facebook and my blog will keep you up to date.
And be sure to check the other sections of this website - including the links page to see video of me on The Price Is Right!
Why do this?
Ah, the unanswerable question. Over the years, I've tried to satisfy those who've asked this timeless query. "Because it's there," "Because I can," or even "To see the country from the pace and perspective of the settlers."
However, until you walk into the lives of countless people who offer a hand, a couch or a compliment to a total stranger, well, no answer will satisfy the curious.
Ah, the unanswerable question. Over the years, I've tried to satisfy those who've asked this timeless query. "Because it's there," "Because I can," or even "To see the country from the pace and perspective of the settlers."
However, until you walk into the lives of countless people who offer a hand, a couch or a compliment to a total stranger, well, no answer will satisfy the curious.
