Joe Turcotte of Colorado quit his work-from home medical billing job to set out on an estimated 6-million-step journey across the U.S., The Gazette reports.
Here are five quick facts:
1. Mr. Turcotte plans to run 3,000 miles through 13 states while pushing a baby stroller filled with survival gear.
2. He was a refund investigator for a medical billing company.
3. Mr. Turcotte decided to set out on the run after his church pastor asked what he would do if he could do anything.
4. A triathlon and marathon runner, he has dubbed the run "6 Million Steps of Gratitude." Mr. Turcotte is attempting to raise at least $30,000 for a pair of nonprofits.
5. The 59-year-old started April 28 in Boston and expects to finish before Labor Day in Oceanside, Calif.
To follow his journey, click here.