Palm Springs, Calif. (March 4, 2024) – Ultrarunner and Naval Officer Paul Johnson is on day four of his world record attempt at running across the United States from Los Angeles to New York, a feat that’s only been completed by less than 400 people. Paul is attempting to finish the route in 40 days (2 days faster than the current world record), which requires an average of 75 miles per day.
Along the way, Paul is seeking to raise $1,000,000 for Team Red White and Blue, an organization whose mission is to guide veterans through the military to civilian journey with real-life and virtual opportunities focused on building a healthier lifestyle. A strong focus on mental and physical health is critical to ensuring veterans’ best days are ahead. A Naval Officer who discovered running, Paul has used exercise to aid in his mental health struggles.
Paul is currently 200-miles into the 3,000-mile journey, running in the desert east of Palm Springs as of Monday morning. In the coming days, he will enter Arizona, passing by Flagstaff and north of Santa Fe, N.M. before heading toward the plains of Oklahoma and Kansas. So far he has raised more than $50,000 for Team RWB.
Paul is supported by the Colorado-based Tailwind Nutrition, a sports nutrition company who makes products for everyday athletes. He is using Tailwind’s Endurance Fuel, an electrolyte powder that also contains carbohydrates (calories) in order to fuel feats of endurance like running across the USA.
Interested in writing about Paul Johnson’s run? Contact Ryan Simonovch at ryan@verdepr.com. Follow Paul’s run online or on Instagram.
