Who woulda thunk it? I was in ABC studios this morning in New
York City BABY – and got a sweet interview — check it out below
and then go register for the 1-mile fun run on Sept 9th (9am)
here: https://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1794210
Then let us know what you think of the interview in the comments
below. thx 
Oh! and a few people have been asking where the run offically
starts – it is at 9am here:
Battery Park Step Off
385 South End Avenue
NY NY 10280
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Tellman,I wish you the best of luck.You have sure over come a lot of obsticles,I guess thats why you call your company overcome everything.Your one tough guy. Keep up the excellent work.
I am the admin back up of Björn “The Shirt” Heidenström who is cycling from Norway to South Africa! 10 months on the road.
http://www.theshirt2010.net
We both wish you every success!
Steve
Wanted to watch this yesterday, live in AZ and was disappointed this interview on ABC was not included … just local news. So glad i got to watch the video! Awesome interview! Have been crying a lot … tears of joy .. at the amazing thing you are doing to help homeless at risk kids! You also have this amazing gift of being able to make people laugh, Tellman!
Great interview…good luck on your run Tellman
Good luck and I have no doubt you’ll DOIT!
While you’re running around the country for homeless teensa great cuase and I’m proud of you!—-be sure to reach out to our brain-injured veterans around the country and let them know that they CAN come back–not with drugs–but an Art of Wellness Lifestyle and cost-effective cutting-edge HEG/HBOT non-invasive brain exerciseI’m living proof!
I’m a formerly “permanently blind, permanently brain-damaged, permanently disabled” artist and dancer who’s now dancing as fast as I can to raise funds to brings teams here to CA to work with the developer of this process–who helped ME come back–now sighted and strong enough to work a 5-acre spread alone!
NOTHING is impossible when you put your Body-Mind-Spirit to it!
Please take good care of yours! BEST! Z
Hey Tellman,
I can’t wait to see you on wednesday!.
This video is really inspiring and what you are doing it’s phenomenal.
Wish you the best!
Jerry
I love it!! You are not crazy (well, maybe a little), but more generous than crazy. Prayers go with you every step of your journey.
Just stay crazy enough to keep your sanity! You are remarkable. A true hero and role model.
Tellman,Don’t forget to go to the Chamber Of Commerce in each city,Everyone will greet you with open arms if you do.Have someone bring fliers to the Chamber,if the Chamber knows why you are there it will give you the heads up in the city,in every city.I don’t know if you know this,but it will make a Big difference in getting the community behind you.I am a Chamber member and I know how to get the key to every city.This Is A Big Part! Hope It Helps You! This Was Just A Little P.S. From The First One.Run Tellman Run We Are All Behind You And Praying For Your Feet!..Lorraine C. Van R-Powerpink
Rockin’ interview Tellman!
May this run fill your heart and help many in need.
Let history be made starting 9/9/09!
You are amazing my brother!
See you in New York City!
-Sarah
Tellman, don’t mistake genius with “craziness”. What might look like insanity to some, is a soul-inspiring stroke of heart-felt genius to the rest of us!! You are an inspiration of “what one man can do”, and maybe by the time you reach the West coast, you will have gathered a group of us, equally inspired to see “what one group can do”! See you in the the West!
In your email of 9/7/02 so inspired me. You said, “But something about this just feels right….. For most of my adult life
I’ve been laser focused on helping people….enjoyment for
everyone I possibly could…I worked 60 hour weeks to help scores of people”
That’s where it’s at isn’t it? It’s where we are in fulfillment, where we become invaluable to the world. You say you are crazy, BUT It sounds to me as though you are really different. You, Tellman are a couple of notches above normal… you care. Run Tellman run.
Thank you for doing this,
Winona
I don’t think you’re crazy at all Tellman…I think you have been truly blessed…and you’re sharing your blessings with many who are not as fortunate…and who truly need a blessing…So…make your run…and then rest your feet…I’m sure yourfeet will need a rest…thanks for being the kind of guy who believes in helping and sharing…
You GO GO GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Heck, I’d join you, But I’m not sure I’d make it. I’m almost at the desired weight to be able to run..Having lost about 50 lbs. I’m almost ready. Next time.
You, My friend are an inspiration…All these years watching you, modeling after you,
YOU ROCK !!
Keep inspiring others to go forward~~ Its what you do best and I Love You for it!!
Thank you for being you!
Jenni
Tellman,
This is very inspiring, maybe we will see a movie made out of this story soon.
I am curious to know, when you initially run barefoot, do you get blisters? Do your feet ever adapt completely, to a point where you can run without any blisters on your feet.
Keep going.
Koorosh
Awesome, here’s my support vid:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f96IEoxKsYA
Dainis
No, Tellman, you’re not crazy! A maverick, yes!….and with a great heart, great brain, and feet that will carry you on this fantastic journey.
I’ll be with you in Spirit all the way.
Namaste,
In Light and Love,
Donna
Good luck Tellman. I used to run marathon’s after I got a bit slower in short distances. I always felt the greatest sense of freedom when I was running the roads. My heart is with you. I will send a bit of Reiki sparkling energy your way:-) You are in my daily meditation. God bless you for the great cause of your run. Wish I could be on route with you….
As someone who has spent many years in the woods and on the steams of Vermont, I applaud you for your ambitious goal to help
our unfortunate teens. Our prayers are with you.
Love and Light,
Dr. Ron and Ruth
What a great interview Tellman…
I wish you great bare foot travels…
Nick
Greetings Tellman
I just registered for the 1 mile Run. I really admire what your are doing. It is such a selfless act and inspiration. I have walked barefooted (not by choice) It is not as easy thing. May God continue to bless you.
Mercedes Baynes
Hi Tellman,
I think what you are doing is great! I wish you the best in your endeavor!
RS
Hi Tellman,
Did you get in touch with Tom Hanks? Let me know.
My friend ,I wish you the very best of luck..My prayers are with you.
God Bless,
Glenna
Tellman,YOU are a true insperation to the avg. person to the Higher up,,I have made a sign, “OVERCOME EVERYTHING” and its in my office,right on the wall looking out to the shop,,and another in the shop,Hope thats OK with You,as i put your name under it!!!!
I cant wait to get started with one of your Programs,,Just have to figure which one,,I own a small welding and Fab shop,so any suggestions would be appreached!!
Best of Luck My Friend,to bad you countnt get Imus and D.Trump involved at the start,i emailed Imus,willl see? wish i could take the time off and follow,,Im not to much of a runner!(Bad Back) Go Git-R-Done! Best of luck,and be safe,Jack
Hi Tellman! Fantastic good luck well done ! if u decide to go Global and hit Ireland & Europe let me know & i will join u for a leg
Fiana
Tellman! It’s great! But please – put Paypal on your site – I don’t pull out my credit card much. (Mostly because it is more work than pressing the Paypal button.)
I’m SURE Carrie Wilkerson ‘the Barefoot Executive’ would help publicise this as well http://barefoot-executive.com
Reckon she’d love it! It’s a perfect sych of her brand and your event. She’s in an RV at the Lakes right now but I’ll send her a DM
Jonathan
Hi Tellman
I’ve made a TV program about you on my Traffic TV channel … well actually it’s your own TV show with Sir Richard Branson.
I’ll leave the episode there all week. Hope it helps.
Also notifying my list to come here and contribute $$.
All the best bud, and good luck!
Jonathan Gunson
http://TrafficCafe.TV
Hey Heather,
My definition of barefoot is barefoot.
skin to ground.
I used vibram five fingers to make the transition, but i am aiming to go skin to pavement the whole way across – i figure that if i rip up my feet i can use moleskin if necessary to deal with abrasions.
that cool with you?
-Tellman
Congrats on the coverage and best of luck with the fundraising.
What is YOUR definition of “barefoot” for the run? Always, each and every step, actually BARE feet? Or, something different?
I love that they showed your feet. Go Tellman!
Awesome job with the publicity! I hope you get lots more for the purpose of increasing donations for this cause!
Well done, man!
Ryan Thompson
http://ryanthompson.com
Dude, this is awesome. Great cause, and way to run. I hope it all works out for you. Maybe I’ll join you for a little bit when you come through PA…
Hi Tellman,
I’m happy to see that you’re getting some national coverage for your barefoot run to raise money for homeless youth. I think that you will continue to receive media coverage from other prominent new stations as they learn about what you’re doing. Great purpose, great guy, great results! I have no doubt that you’ll raise 100 million for homeless youth. May the force be with you Tellman!
Your Friend,
John Curran
http://www.coachcurran.com
Dear Tellman,
Hearty Congratulations…
I am so happy to see you make your dream true and making a huge impact int he world.
Wish you the best, I am eager to see your plan to meet with you at L.A.
Thanks & Regards,
-Gaj
Tellman! Its great to see a friend of mine on TV always but because its you you made my day brother! Your the Man!
How impressive and commendable of you to do this for the homeless not to meantion the runners? Imagine how many people your going to inspire buddy. God in motion!
– Happy Labor day weekend tellman.
Best Regards- Thomas
You are inspiring and awesome and you handled yourself well on abctv. We know you will be successful.
God Bless you today and everyday Tellman ! May you feel no pain and
be blessed by every person who crosses your path. You are awesome!
Randi
Oh yeah Hope all of New York comes to see you off.
Liz
http://songofoneunexpectedlife.info
I wish you the best. You are do great things. You just keep going!!!
Just excellent.
Wow Tellman, That is Totally Awesome! See everyone will know who you are,and they do now.What you are doing is so unselfish,I feel that we are all some how connected, and we are all behind you through your run.May God be with you,and may you change so many lives.Take care of those feet! Go Up,Go down,Go Over,Go Around,But Go Safely To Where You Want To Go! Run Tellman Run! We Are All Behind You! The Count Down Has Begun!!! Take Care, Lorraine C. Van R-Powerpink…P.S. I told my mom about you being on A.B.C. and she taped it for me,just to let you know she was just in the hospital for a stroke,so she is behind you too, and is praying for you Tellman.
Good luck on this run big guy,
I hope you succeed in what you want to accomplish with this as it is a very noble cause and I wish you well along the way.
Good luck to you Tellmen – I love the song by the way – really nice and hip hloppy
Awesome Tellman, you rock!!
How inspiring you are! I’ll think of you often and say a prayer for you whenever I do. I also made a donation on your site and encourage everyone who visits it to do the same. Your mailing list is HUGE. If we all do what we can, the result will also be HUGE $100,000,000. Run, Tellman, run!
Joanne
in Atlanta
Hey Tellman,
Well, well, well my friend…. Nice question on the beard and the hair…. LoL…. I wish you luck on this great journey…. I look forward to connecting with you at some point….
To Our Success,
Philip J. Mutrie
http://www.JVListBuilding.com
http://www.PhilOnTwitter.com
Dude,
Good Luck to you and hope you get what you are after.
Tellman, first of all, congratulations! I think it’s amazing what you’re doing, and wish you all the best. I am a member of your Listbuilding club who lives in NY and it’s great to see you in my “hometown” doing something so wonderful for people that can’t help themselves. I wish you the best and I hope you can raise that $100 million.
Awesome Tellman…Awesome
Nice job Tellman! Good luck on your run. I would love to run a leg of it with you if I could.