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Thinking about walking from NC to Cali. It'll take close to 12 months if I don't hitch. Final Destination... HQ. Just don't know if I can go that long without rolling. It's always possible to stop by some moons on the way though. Any thoughts, advice, criticism, etc?
BTW...
I'm being dead serious.
I saw a movie where a guy did this. I think it was called Forest Gump.
Hell yeah do it! I tried Tennessee to Michigan once, but sadly ended in Kentucky.
Forrest,"I just felt like running!" ...I guess my question would be WHY? and how stoned are you?Quote:
Originally Posted by Justin Brown
Get sponsored ;)
Really if you have that kind of dedication why don't you just spend 3 months working a crappy job and save enough money to buy a cheap motorcycle off craigslist and enough gas money and get there in 4 days and cut almost 9 months off your journey. This is genuine advice I'm not being a smart ass.
Someone should probably ask him if he wants to walk it for a particular reason first... Maybe he wants to turn it into a spiritual journey. I'm sure you could jump on a bus and make it to L.A for way less than a bike and gas off Craigslist lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Jonathan Wylie
Totally sponsor and media worthy....if you work at getting some PR and marketing done. 1 year is a long time though. If you're walking 12-15 hours a day for 365 days through all 4 seasons and random inclement weather which would stifle your miles per day, you're looking at your body getting beat up. Don't forget to include possibly catching a cold, the millions of mosquito bites you'll be receiving, etc. I'm not saying not to do it. People do a lot harder and more dangerous things all the time like Climbing Mt. Everest. This is totally doable. Personally, I think it would be cool to do what Jonathan W. suggests and ride a motorcycle from coast to coast. Another cool way to make it across the US would be to bike it, the non motor kind. I'd love to hear your motivations for even thinking about doing this on foot. If it's a dream of yours, who are any of us to try to stop you?Quote:
Originally Posted by John Alighieri
Man id be afraid id get murdered in the process. I wudnt try that shit. If you get sponsored maybe. And J W. does have good advice.
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Originally Posted by Jonathan Wylie
Do this. Motorcycle will be great to get around L.A. once your there to stay.
It sounds romantic. But I guarantee it will suck. Im all for challenges, adventures, and journeys while testing myself, but there is also a level of hygiene and nutrition I like to keep. Good luck.
Fuck all that noise go big or go home. Get a reality show!!!!!!
Just curious what is the reasoning behind this? are u planning on moving from there? do you want to do this to say you did it or is it financially hard to goto cali and you are looking at this as an option?
Sounds like a cool idea. Definitely a motorcycle would be easier and faster, but as everyone mentions, you may be doing a spiritual(find yourself journey), so if walking is what you'll like, do it.
George Meegan walked from the tip of South America to Alaska. Took him almost 7 years. Got married and had 2 kids along the way. He's written a book about it (which I've not read)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Meegan
Sorry it took so long to respond guys, and Thanks for all the replies! I'll answer some questions now I guess:
Tony Garcia - You are the man! Thanks for the support bro!
Jack LaBarge - I'll get to WHY? in a second, and I have only smoked once this week (Tuesday). It sucks... I have been thinking about it for a while now. First crossed my mind last summer.
John Alighieri - Definitely good advice. Maybe 10th Planet could sponsor, that would be rad!
Jonathan Wylie - Great idea and something similar had crossed my mind, but a motorcycle would be too easy. I want to prove to myself (and others. aka bragging rights) that I can do it. I like to challenge myself.
As to WHY? I want to do this... There are a number of reasons and Im not sure where to start, and I'll probably leave somethings out unintentionally. I'm just scatterbrained.
1. As said above, I like to challenge myself. I like pushing myself through things that seem hard or even impossible. I think that started when I ate 8 grams of mushrooms and went through some serious shit haha. We'll save that story for another time. That's why I enjoy CrossFit so much. No matter how dizzy I get, or how much I puke, or how hard it is the put the weight up, I always push my self through and finish, and I love that feeling when you're done. When you've finished something you thought you couldn't do, or wouldn't make it. Just like MMA. Stepping in that cage with another man that wants to pound your face in is a little intimidating. One of you is going to walk out a looser, and that's a scary thing for alot of dudes. My record now is 2-0.
2. I need a drastic change. My Audio/Visual business is slowing down and not looking so hot. My percussionist pretty much bailed on me, so all the time, money, and energy put into my musical endeavors is wasted, if not on hold for a long while. I also manage a gym, and I enjoy it, but that is also in the air. Been trying to get my CrossFit affiliate for 2 months. We are approved, just need the 3 grand, and it always seems like there is something more important to spend it on. (aka Overhead)
3. I have lost all faith in Civilization. I am convinced it will collapse. Whether it's in 2012 or 2050, it will happen, and this oil based, culture of exploitation just won't suffice if there is to be any life left on the planet after we (humans) are gone. I'd like to see this country in the most intimate way possible before it is completely destroyed. (example: desserts, red wood forests, Rocky/Appalachian mountains , etc) Yeah, so what... I'm a Hippy!
4. Finding myself is always a plus too I guess. I know the 3 things that I MUST keep in my life because I enjoy them are (not in any particular order) Jits, CrossFit, and Music. I hope this clears some things up for you guys. Thanks for all the support, advice, laughs, and replies guys! My 10th Planet family is the best!
On one hand it does sound like some crazy hippie shit but on the other hand it sounds pretty fucking cool! So if its what you really want to do and you are up for it GO FOR IT!
The only thing I would say is make sure you have an Iphone so you can video pic and update us here on the forum Good luck and keep us updated!
You only live once right? (depending on your belief system). I say go for it. Be sure to keep us updated!
Maybe not killing it but 10th Planet Portland is
If you have the fortitude I would do it. You could hit up gyms all across the nation. Meet cool people. If you decide to do it just make sure to keep a journal and take as many pictures as possible. You never know what could come of your adventure.
If you do go on this walkabout, stop through 10th Planet Springfield Mo to rest your feet and get your jiu jitsu on.
Will do man!Quote:
Originally Posted by Andrew Maxwell
I'm gonna sell my truck before I leave for some emergency cash. Gonna buy a small net book to everyone post and to upload pics with. Thinking I'll set foot in/around June. Probably gonna start with my feet in the water in Atlantic Beach, NC and hike to Asheville, NC. From there I'll go over the mountains into Tenessee. I'll pick up the southern side of the ADT and follow that all the way to Sacramento. How does that sound?
Sounds awesome.Quote:
Originally Posted by Brandon Jeffries
Keep me posted brother. When you hit the mountains here, I'll come up through Tellico Plains and meet you.Quote:
Originally Posted by Brandon Jeffries
Sweet, You are the man!Quote:
Originally Posted by Tony "The Goods" Garcia
HAHAH sometimes I laugh when I re-read my posts.Quote:
Originally Posted by Brandon Jeffries
Dude, I highly suggest you fly or at least use a bicycle. U got a bike?Quote:
Originally Posted by Brandon Jeffries
Anyway, here's what it is like to walk across the U.S.
Guy Walks Across America - YouTube
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Fuck the wheels. Get yourself in touch with some new shoe company that needs promotion, work the crossfit and 10th Planet forums and make connections and get to walking.
I went cross country on a 1978 Vespa and people thought that was ridiculous enough to hook me up with places to stay, food and even some weed. Make it to SF on foot and I guarantee you will have a good time here.
If you make it to Nebraska, I gladly open my house to you and a meal of your choosing. All support to you for attempting it.
Awsome idea man. I thought about walking to Argentina before. I wanna do a roadtrip of hitting gyms all along the way.
You just gonna camp out along the way? What are you doin for that? Get it all on tape, youve got a documentary. Good luck, keep up updated.
I hope you have pretty extensive backpacking experience, because this shit isn't going to be easy. I say screw the netbook and buy a lot of topo maps and a compass, also familiarize yourself with state and federal law for camping on government property.
I say good luck w/ everything in the future. If ur going to walking, ridie a bike (sounds cool) or however. I'm all for getting in touch w/ the earth and all that. My only bit of advice I have to give, if you take a netbook or take pictures or completely disconnect , you should most definitely have a phone with you for emergency at all times. I'd go pre paid unless ur going to stop every month at ur providers to pay ur bill lol. Seriously good luck and be safe. Oh yeah if if u leave in June ... spend a few bucks on some bug spray.
MOTORCYCLE!! Think of all the shoes and calf strain youd save.
Very cool idea but it would be even more epic if you walked across the whole of Canada as it has a tougher and more harsh environment in general....And then once you do Canada fly to Asia and go across Russia!
Oh and I second the bug spray advice...Got to make sure you don't get destroyed by mosquitoes and since you're hiking ticks will also be a huge pain in the ass..
Damn your going through the mountains! if you get jacked by a mountain lion or bigfoot, or abducted by a ufo, please get the last seconds on tape. lol, that would make for some great convrsation on joe's podcast