When Ron Zaleski returned home from his service to the Marine Corps in 1972, he was plagued by feelings of anger and guilt. As an act of penance, in 2006 he walked barefoot across the Appalachian Trail, where he learned self-forgiveness, empathy, and found a purpose greater than himself. In 2010, he upped the stakes and walked barefoot from Concord, MA to Santa Monica, CA. … [Read more...]
Ron Zaleski
Ron Zaleski was born on November 11th, 1950 in Southampton, NY and attended Hampton Bays High School. At 19 years of age he joined the United State Marine Corps, serving during the Vietnam era from 1970 to 1972. Afterward, he went on to own and operate both a scuba shop and gym. In 2006, the same year he walked the Appalachian Trail, Ron founded The Long Walk Home—a … [Read more...]