![]() While exploring, Tom said he loved finding things that weren’t necessarily on maps, like the abandoned overturned ship on the Allegheny River or hidden trails that led to spectacular views. But for any runners who aren’t computer scientists, he said there are plenty of apps people can download. “Google Earth was one of the only packages out there that could show you the whole map and load a GPS thing from a GPS watch, which was an exotic device.”Įventually, being a computer scientist and whiz at this kind of visualization, Tom said he built his own code. There were not that many options,” he said. “Cell phones, we didn’t have cell phones, smart phones. How did he keep track of where he had run? When he started 16 years ago, GPS watches and other smart devices weren’t really a thing. “But I don't count those as like roads because sometimes you just can't get on them.” And of course, I try to go on those because they're some of the best stuff we've got,” Tom said. Pittsburgh has all of these staircases that have street signs. “‘What is a road?’ is one of the top topics that I'm thinking about as I'm running because there are so many things. Whether you know the digital ball munching star from a 1980s arcade or an iPhone App this fantastic fancy dress outfit which includes a full 2D Pac-Man. ![]() He also didn’t run in dangerous situations, so highways were usually out of the question. And if he got injured, he’d take the bus home. Sometimes if he was on a long run and had already been on a street, he’d allow himself to walk. Tom says to tackle the roughly 1,500 miles of Pittsburgh streets, he went on 269 runs, totaling 3,663.1 miles. Just to get to new streets, run them and come back.” Which meant that as I got to very distant places, I would have to run 20-30 miles at a time. ![]() “This is where I'm always starting or ending at my home in Shadyside. ![]() As he continued to pursue the project, he set rules for himself, including running in what he calls “expert mode.” In 2006, he set his goal of running every Pittsburgh street, and began with a jog through parts of the East End, including Shadyside, Bloomfield, Point Breeze and Squirrel Hill. Yellow Round Ball Pacman Mascot Costume Add Cooling Vest (+49.00) Add Storage Bag (+69.00) Material: Cotton/Polyester/PolyFoam/Velvet/ Package Content. The first official run route by Tom, as part of his years-long quest to visit every street in Pittsburgh. ![]()
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