Run, Tellman!
Tellman left Battery Park in New York City on Sept. 9, 2009 and hopes to reach the Santa Monica Pier in 99 days.
The purpose of this lens is to promote Tellman's Cause and to help him get the word out. Please go to his site to contribute!
The "Run Tellman Run" title came from Tom Hanks' movie "Forest Gump". Tellman says people kept joking with him and saying "Run Tellman, Run", so decided to make it official!
Run Tellman Run
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The latest news on how Tellman is doing, where he is, and who is running with him.
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About RunTellman Run
- Run Tellman Run
- Why would anybody run barefoot across the country?
- Breaking News on Tellman's Run
- The Book that Inspires Tellman
- 100 Miles and Into the Next State
- Watch Tellman Run
- Tellman Photos!
- Running Barefoot
- Tellman training near his home in southern Vermont
- Tellman stops long enough to Tweet his updates
- The fun begins at Battery Park
- Fun stuff about Tellman's run
- What does 100 Million Bucks Look Like?
- The Blogosphere weighs in
- Tellman and Forest Gump
- How to Run Barefoot
- Facts about Homeless Teens
- A Young Girl with her Friend
- Video updates
- Have you had a chance to Run with Tellman Yet?
- When Tellman runs that last mile
- The Twitpic Mystery Game
Why would anybody run barefoot across the country?
A Hundred Million Dollars for Homeless Teens is One Good Reason!
Did I write that correctly? $100,000,000. That is 100 and six zeros, correct?Tellman has a big WHY - actually about 2 million of them.
The troubled economy, unfortunately, affects teenagers too.
The RunTellmanRun site says there are about 2 million homeless kids in the United States and that number rises every year by about 25 %. That is about 6 out of every 100 kids in the U.S.
Now a hundred Million bucks sure seems like a lot, but even if he raises that much, that's still only about 50 bucks per kid. Obviously it will help tremendously but they need so much. We can help Tellman raise a lot more than 1 Hundred Million. I believe we can. He is incredibly enthusiastic and optimistic about this project!
I would love for everyone reading this to donate 50 bucks at runtellmanrun.com, then come back here and mention in the comments that you helped a homeless kid. I have seen these kids first hand, Y'all. It is so sad! They do not have a clue how much someone somewhere loves them and wants them to be safe. They end up on the streets for so many reasons, and by their perception have so few choices. Many of them just do not have a viable alternative! 1 out of every 3 homeless people are under the age of 18. That is a staggering number! Let's get them back into homes and living a decent and happy life now! These people are our precious jewels - our legacy!
They are at risk for so many awful fates as long as they stay on the street - crime, prostitution, aids, suicide, every issue is magnified a million times to a kid on the street. Some of these kids are young, too - even infants are living out there with their teenage Moms. It is so sad. It is rediculous! We can help them! If Tellman can run barefoot across the entire country, can't we give them a little hope?
Breaking News on Tellman's Run
- A Barefoot Standout at Tomorrow's Turkey Trot
- It's all part of his RunTellmanRun project. He departed New York City on Sept. 9 and is currently 540 miles into his route to the Santa Monica pier in Los ...
- Barefoot Philanthropist to Release Telling Video Series
- Covenant House is a major beneficiary of RunTellmanRun. Founded in 1972, Covenant House is the largest privately funded agency in the Americas helping ...
- The "Barefoot Runner" to Visit Wheeling, WV Youth Shelter
- Knudson is running barefoot across America to raise $100000000.00 to aid homeless youth in a project called RunTellmanRun. He left New York City on Sept. ...
- Barefoot Charity Runner Learns his Roundhouse Kicks at Mile 540
- ... Tribal Jiu Jitsu mixed martial arts studio here this week to learn a few moves from the head coach and to explain his charity project, RunTellmanRun. ...
The Book that Inspires Tellman
as he runs
Tellman says "the best book i've read in years"!
Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen
Amazon Price: $14.58 (as of 11/26/2009) 
100 Miles and Into the Next State
Lehigh Valley, PA
See full article and video at LEHIGH VALLEY NEWS
More than 2 million people under 24 are homeless at some point each year, and 13 young people die on the street each day, according to Knudson's statistics. Knudson said many leave abusive homes.
"It's kind of like a Catch-22 situation," Knudson said. "They have no home, no money, no way to get food and they're scoffed at by able-bodied, able-minded adults who think they're lazy."
Express-Times Photo | BRUCE WINTER
In Honor of RTR moving into PA
and his visit to the Crayola Factory in Easton, PA
"I didn't know that Crayola was based in Easton," said Tellman, "but I'm psyched to go to the Crayola Factory and bring my son, Torger, who will definitely dig it. I hope that people will join my cause and donate money for homeless and at-risk youth. Maybe we can even use some Crayola markers to sign some feet before heading west towards Ohio. That would be SWEET."
Crayola Color Explosion Glow Board
Amazon Price: $15.65 (as of 11/26/2009)
Crayola Color Wonder Magic Light Brush
Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 11/26/2009)
Crayola Glow Dome
Amazon Price: $24.09 (as of 11/26/2009)
Watch Tellman Run
And explain his big "Why"!
RunTellmanRun Day 02
http://www.runtellmanrun.com Tellman has a run in with the law on his way through the Garden State. Follow Tellman's progress at http://www.runtellmanrun.com as he runs barefoot across the country to fight teen homelessness. http://www.runtellmanrun.com
Runtime: 109
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Tellman Photos!
Be sure to catch him when he runs by your area ~
Then upload the photo to Flickr.com and Tag it with: "RTR 4 Kids". It should then pull to this section, which is a random daily pull. The setting of your photo must be for creative commons in order for Squidoo to allow it to post.
I am looking forward to see what y'all come up with!
RunTellmanRun map
Running Barefoot
Running Barefoot on Holy Ground: Childlike Intimacy with God
Amazon Price: $11.99 (as of 11/26/2009)
Red Hair and Freckles Running Barefoot through the Storm
Amazon Price: $11.95 (as of 11/26/2009)
Running Barefoot (Women Write the Land)
Amazon Price: (as of 11/26/2009)
Tellman training near his home in southern Vermont
Tellman stops long enough to Tweet his updates
Run Tellman Run!
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- excellent news: the kickboxing doctor (long story) gave me the green light to run again! i'm in the Cleveland Turkey Trot tomorrow.
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- RT @CeraSport: mention Tellman the when you purchase CeraSport drink and we'll donate to RunTellmaRun!
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- who's running in the Cleveland Turkey Trot with me tomorrow? http://bit.ly/3kiz1D i'll be wearing a gold helmet and a #runtellmanrun shirt
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- interviewing the Youth Empowerment Program director on instant message. look for the blog post later this afternoon. http://bit.ly/wi2sR
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- RT @tweetmeme The Athens NEWS :: Athens, Ohio's only locally-owned newspaper :: Barefoot runner stops in Athens on $1... http://bit.ly/ZYdok
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- at the Ohio State Youth Drop-In Center visiting kids and staffers.
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- visiting the Ohio State Drop-In Center tomorrow in Columbus.
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- thinking about running in the Cleveland "Turkey Trot" on Thanksgiving. 5 miles, free tee shirt... yes please. http://bit.ly/2nSIL
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- http://bit.ly/hkjXX Renard wants to be a music producer.
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- moving to Columbus, Ohio this afternoon and staying for a few days. anyone know any good restaurants?
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- HI OHHHH - we hit 1,000 followers! thanks everyone for following, esp. now during National Homeless Youth Awareness Month. you rock.
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- Part 1 of 7-day video series is live at http://bit.ly/XuXBY, please RT & help spread the word about youth homelessness
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- first installment of our Homeless Youth Awareness Month video series goes live this afternoon on runtellmanrun.com. tune in.
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- RT @BarefootTed: Thinking about my barefoot coaching methodology: it is not THE way - it is A way - Gaining insight through practice
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- let's be facebook friends.... http://bit.ly/wi2sR
The fun begins at Battery Park
Mark Joyner joined Tellman all the way from New Zealand ~ also in bare feet!
RunTellmanRun Day 01
http://www.runtellmanrun.com Tellman embarks on his historic journey across America with the support of friends and fans alike. The kick off event was held at Battery City Park in NYC and began with a 1 mile Fun Run, followed by 13 barefoot miles around the pristine streets of NYC and over the GW Bridge to New Jersey. Follow Tellman's progress at http://www.runtellmanrun.com as he runs barefoot across the country to fight teen homelessness. http://www.runtellmanrun.com
Runtime: 145
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Fun stuff about Tellman's run
tidbits and trivia and whatever else we can find!
- "Born to Run" Bruce Springsteen -
- Dedication to RunTellmanRun from Southern Green: Blip.fm DJ
- Copper Canyon: Tarahumara Indians: World's Greatest Runners
- The Raramuri are great runners because running is part of their everyday life. They don't run for glory or competition-although they have entered a few races and defeated some of the world's greatest athletes. They run to get somewhere-to visit family, to sell produce in town, to gather food, or even to hunt deer. With only primitive weapons, the Raramuri have hunted deer by literally running them to exhaustion.
- Secrets of the Chia Seed
- "Chia" is actually the Mayan word for strength. The seeds were used by these ancient cultures as mega-energy food, especially for their running messengers, who would carry a small pouch of it with them.
- Minimalist Running
- Wisconsin's National Scenic Ice Age Trail
"When you are barefoot, you are forced to run the way ancient man ran, which is a soft dance," - Testing a Detox Foot Bath
- An alternative to Tellman's "Pickled Feet" concoction
The efficacy of detoxifying foot baths (also known as ionic foot baths) are controversial. Some holistic practitioners embrace them, while some scientists denounce them as quackery. - Runners Bare their Soles
- Barefoot runners, a small but growing number, say it reduces injuries and just feels better.
What does 100 Million Bucks Look Like?
Half of this ~
$205 Million Dollars in Drug Money Seized in Mexico
http://thelaw1.blogspot.com/ Video courtesy TheLaw1.blogspot.com Click the link to see more! $205 Million in Drug Money Seized in Mexico City. DEA drug bust arrest busted smuggling lots of cash
Runtime: 29
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The Blogosphere weighs in
What a fun topic to write about!
- RunTellmanRun word scramble | Run Tellman Run
- had an off-day today (my heel's acting up again) so i thought i'd put together a little word jumble for ya. all the words are related to RunTellmanRun. reorder.
- the Steelers and RunTellmanRun unite
- Brett Keisel and his wife, Sarah, will be meeting up with RunTellmanRun at The Hub, a homeless youth outreach center smack dab in the middle of Pittsburgh. Brett ?The Diesel? Keisel is pretty much the man. he's won two Superbowls as ...
- RunTellmanRun Day 63 Sponsored by Vibram Five Fingers
- Author: RunTellmanRun Added: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:48:23 -0800 Duration: 0 http://www.runtellmanrun.com Tellman visits Dr. Butler to figure out what's going on with his feet. Follow Tellman's progress... watch all kinds of hot videos.
- RunTellmanRun Day 60 Sponsored by Vibram Five Fingers
- Author: RunTellmanRun Added: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:09:03 -0800 Duration: 0 http://www.runtellmanrun.com Jodi stands by her man-barefoot. Follow Tellman's progress at http://www.runtellmanrun.com as he... watch all kinds of hot videos.
Tellman and Forest Gump
A Match made for helping our kids!
Run Forest! Run!
Forest Gump
Amazon Price: (as of 11/26/2009)
Forest Gump "Stupid is as Stupid Does" Mens Movie Line T Shirt, Large, Navy
Amazon Price: $17.95 (as of 11/26/2009)
Forrest Gump (Tom Hanks on Bench) Black Wood-Mounted Movie Poster Print - 27" X 40"
Amazon Price: (as of 11/26/2009)
How to Run Barefoot
Tellman's first lesson
How To Start Running Barefoot - Vibram Five Fingers? by Tellman Knudson of Run Tellman Run
http://www.HowToRunBarefoot.com - Tellman Knudson shows beginning barefoot runners how to get started. And talks about the pros and overall awesomeness of barefoot running.
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Chia Seeds
For Increased Running Endurance
Chia Seeds 3 Pounds Bulk. Low Glycemic, Omega 3, Weight Loss, Atkins, South Beach, Low Carb
Amazon Price: $16.66 (as of 11/26/2009)
Facts about Homeless Teens
Approximately half of all runaways were physically abused before fleeing home.
Up to a third of runaways have been forced to perform a sexual act against his/her will.
Half of all runaways left home because of a disagreement with a parent or guardian.
A third of all runaways will attempt suicide
Running for a Cause
A Wonderful Way to Help Others!
A Young Girl with her Friend
Life should not be so hard
Smileys
It's hard to be down with Smiley Gear!
Have you had a chance to Run with Tellman Yet?
Do you have a passion for helping Homeless Teens?
Give us a shout! Your comments help the lens get seen by more eyes - and that helps the cause!
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- peacefulpaths peacefulpaths Sep 29, 2009 @ 2:29 pm
- I simply cannot remember the last time I had so much fun reading a Lens!
What a great idea and full of resources.
Run Tellman Run!
5 BIG stars!
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- stargazer00 stargazer00 Sep 26, 2009 @ 10:21 am
- I cannot imagine running cross country, let alone barefoot. A worthy cause for sure.
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- WindyWinters WindyWinters Sep 26, 2009 @ 4:13 am
- Wow! What a great cause. Lensrolling to my Best of Barefoot Lens on Twitter! :)
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- CCGAL CCGAL Sep 26, 2009 @ 3:53 am
- Wow. I cannot begin to imagine what running barefoot is like, let alone running so far. Got to hand to him, though, he's gonna get some publicity, and I hope he makes his contributions goal as well. It's certainly a good cause. Great lens about a unique topic. 5* and a fav.
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- Joan4 Joan4 Sep 21, 2009 @ 8:16 pm
- Great job telling Tellman's story -- the power of one! Amazing, huh? blessed by a SquidAngel.
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- BevsPaper BevsPaper Sep 11, 2009 @ 9:42 pm
- Awesome man, exemplary cause, and thank you for telling us about it.
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- OhMe OhMe Sep 11, 2009 @ 8:48 pm
- I was not at all familiar with this story so appreciate this lens so much. Thank you.
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- mukunda22 mukunda22 Sep 11, 2009 @ 11:49 am
- Thanks for getting the work out KK, and for using Squidoo as your platform to do so!!
Will pass it on!!
Great lens, BTW!!
When Tellman runs that last mile
It will be a huge "Feat"
After overcoming "twisted legs syndrome", Knudson set a handful of cross country records at his native Mascome High School in New Hampshire.
The Twitpic Mystery Game
To Celebrate 100 miles
Maybe we should do a game every hundred miles? Or something like that.
Anyway so I doctored up a screenshot from the video of Tellman Crossing a bridge (anybody know what bridge that was?) into PA - also moving into triple digits and making it 100 miles. So I posted this pic on Twitpic and let people guess who and what it was. Here are the responses: (in reverse order)
@LoveRockstar @KarenLKay 100 miles? Yes that too! He passed 100 mile mark and crossed into PA in the same run! Great guessing!
@LoveRockstar @KarenLKay #RunTellmanRun made it to PA (easton), passed 100 miles & was in the Morning Call paper & front of Express Timesabout from TweetDeck in reply to KarenLKay
@LoveRockstar @KarenLKay 100 miles ? from TweetDeck in reply to KarenLKay
Me: http://twitpic.com/iara4 - Not Erie, but yes, crossing 2 PA wtg @maggie5565! Will add all who played to http://squidoo.com/runtellman Thx!
@Maggie5565 @KarenLKay THAT HES RUNNING THROUGH ERIE PA?? from TweetDeck in reply to KarenLKay
Me: Another hint...this was a LANDMARK moment in the #runtellmanrun saga! What was the moment? Where is he in the pic?
@allmojo @KarenLKay wow... is it a person at all? from TweetDeck in reply to KarenLKay
@internetElaine @karenlkay http://twitpic.com/iara4 - Or maybe this is a picture of Tellman running by Lake Erie?
@internetElaine @karenlkay http://twitpic.com/iara4 - This is a picture of you running by Lake Erie. from TwitPic
Me: Hint..isn't there something "Erie" about this pic? #runtellmanrun explain 4 for mention on http://squidoo.com/runtellman
@Maggie5565 @KarenLKay HES RUNNING XCOUNTRY TO RAISE MONEY FOR HOMELESS TEENS.
@allmojo @KarenLKay looks like someone taking a picture in a mirror or of someone else taking a pic from TweetDeck in reply to KarenLKay
@Maggie5565 @KarenLKay It Tellman running Run Tellman Run right? I see barefeet
Me: Nope! It's not a pegleg pirate! but good guess, with it being Talk Like a Pirate day and all!
So who was the winner? Tough call but I have to give it to @Maggie5565 !
Thanks for playing everybody!
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