The Great Virtual Race Across The States

Welcome to GVRAT25 R2! Which event do I sign up for? Click here Onward to GVRAT 2025! We will start at the finish of GVRAT 2024, in Cincinnati and go another 678 miles. laz is working hard walking across the country, and he's spending lots of time writing his unique observations, and he likes to take photos! You'll receive emails when you hit the milestones (every 20-25 miles or so) The pertinent information below remains. Q: will there be a GVRAT in 2024 Q2: what about a virtual transcon? . A1 and A2: yes! . while the internet has been pretty quiet me and durb and naresh have been working at this since last year. . as you are probably aware, we are not interested in a virtual race that is just you buying a medal. if you aren't engaged, what is the point? if you dont come out feeling you really accomplished something, why spend all this time on it? (us or you) . now for the long-winded part. crossing the country on foot is very different than crossing it in a vehicle. you see the state lines and they seem like significant landmarks. but the journey on foot across north america is really a journey across a series of unique geological and geographic regions. your feet and legs may take little note of crossing from illinois to indiana but they will tell you when you cross the fall line. in your mind a picture of the continent forms that is not arbitrary states, but unique places, separated by physical differences. . physically, a transcon involves facing a seemingly endless variety of terrains and challenges. great mountain ranges (you never dreamed how many there are) vast expanses of emptiness teeming cities small rural villages hundreds of rivers to cross and roadways to follow. my mind struggles to find words to express the awe inspiring nature of such a journey. i intend to cobble it together having included in my daily schedule time to write about the experiences and the discoveries of each new day. . mentally a transcon is an intense educational expe