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Interview with Paul Longhaulpaul Pelland

Published: June 5, 2020, 4:30 a.m.

Today\u2019s episode is an interview with Longhaulpaul, also known as Paul Pelland.\xa0 He\u2019s a New Hampshire man with Multiple Sclerosis.\xa0 Longhaulpaul combines his passion for riding motorcycles with his story and life experiences to help other people and make a difference in the world. \xa0

I invited Longhaulpaul to be on the podcast because he uses his voice as a patient advocate and educates audiences about MS.\xa0 He also entertains audiences with world-record-breaking feats that raise money for MS charities.

Longhaulpaul is on a Million Mile Journey CHASING THE CURE for Multiple Sclerosis.\xa0 Fighting an often devastating and disabling diagnosis the only way he knew how, Paul Longhaulpaul Pelland is truly riding for his life.\xa0 He\u2019s attempting to document a million miles on a motorcycle as he raises awareness and funds for Multiple Sclerosis.\xa0 As a patient advocate, he shares his story at MS educational events and fundraisers.\xa0 And, as a long distance rider, he presents entertaining and motivational seminars for motorcyclists and the general public across the United States.\xa0 He organizes annual motorcycle fundraisers and writes for Ability magazine.\xa0 Over the last seven years, he set three world records, rode 400,000 miles, and raised over $180,000 for charity.

Social Media Links

Longhaulpaul.com \xa0

Facebook\xa0

YouTube\xa0

Patreon

ABILITY Magazine\xa0

Instagram

Mentioned in this episode

Highlights

  • Each person with MS experiences the disease in their own way.
  • Paul found a way to use his story and his experiences in life to help other people and make a difference in the world.
  • Paul said, \u201cFind something you love to do in your life and make that more important than your disease.\u201d\xa0 People keep the worry and give away the fun.\xa0 Everyone needs to have something they love to do.\xa0 A passion.\xa0 Do it, or think about it.\xa0 It\u2019s your \u201chappy place.\u201d\xa0 If you can\u2019t do what you love, find something new you can be passionate about, and do it.\xa0 It will make you happy.
  • Paul coined the term, MotoMedicine.\xa0 MotoMedicine promotes the social and therapeutic benefits of riding motorcycles. \xa0
  • Riding a motorcycle makes Paul feel more (with his senses).\xa0 You can forget your troubles while on a bike.\xa0 You concentrate on just riding:\xa0 the sights, smells, and sounds that are part of the ride.
  • Longhaulpaul\u2019s first bike on his million-mile journey was nicknamed \u201cCure Chaser One.\u201d\xa0 It had 140,000 miles on it and is now in the Barber Motorsports Museum in Birmingham, Alabama.\xa0 \u201cCure Chaser 3\u201d was donated by Yamaha.\xa0 It\u2019s 1.5 years old and has more than 100K miles!\xa0 Cure Chaser 4 just came into the picture!\xa0 See his social media posts for updates. \xa0
  • Paul wants to ride a motorcycle from CA to HI.\xa0 He needs a yacht or a cruise ship!\xa0 If you can help, let him know! \xa0

Longhaulpaul has 3 World Records, and all 3 were fundraisers for MS charities. \xa0

  1. Drove 1000 miles on a total 100 different motorcycles in 24 hours
  2. Drove more than 2,000 miles in one calendar day, which was 28 hours (including 3 different time zones and a time change the day of the time change (Nov 6)
  3. Drove a motorcycle for 24 hours straight on an indoor motorcycle treadmill \xa0

You can help Longhaulpaul with his Million Mile Journey and support MS Charities!

  1. Visit the website for more information on the MS 5000 and the Iron Butt Association\u2019s \u201cMS 1000\u201d (Saddle Sore 1000)
  2. Calendars and t-shirts offset expenses, like >$3,000/year in highway tolls. \xa0
  3. Donate to Longhaulpaul\u2019s Patreon Account
  4. Like and follow Longhaulpaul on social media:\xa0 YouTube Channel, FB page, IG, etc.\xa0 It helps him attract sponsors. \xa0

The Easter egg I mentioned at the end of this episode is that I met Paul in January 2020 at the Cleveland International Motorcycle Show (IMS).\xa0 I recorded Episode 2 of this podcast 24-48 hours before he and I met.\xa0 When I met him, it was CLEAR that he is an amazing man with an amazing story. \xa0I invited him to be on the podcast at the motorcycle show. \xa0He knows how to use his voice to advocate, educate, and entertain.\xa0We recorded this episode April 29, 2020. \xa0I\u2019m thankful that we met and grateful for the privilege of sharing his story with my audience.\xa0 Thank you Longhaulpaul! \xa0

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