Consume, sleep, run, repeat. Paul Johnson, 28, takes the motto to another level.

” When I awaken in the early morning the very first hour of the run is the outright worst,” Johnson stated.

Because March 1, Johnson has actually been running about 60 miles a day, every day, all throughout America. He began in Los Angeles and is making his method to Times Square in New York City City.

” We understand it injures, and it’s simply going to keep injuring till we’re done,” Johnson stated. “So, you understand, we’re making it through it.”

It’s called the transcontinental run, a 3,000-mile trek from coast to coast that less than 400 runners have actually ever finished. His objective was to attempt and break the world record, intending to finish the run in 40 days. He is now a little off track, however he’s not stopping.

” Short of a snapped thigh or an in reverse kneecap, or no ACL left, we’re simply going to, we’re going to keep opting for it,” Johnson stated.

Paul Johnson gets in Ohio on day 40 as part of his transcontinental run. (Picture thanks to Brady Keegan on Instagram)

Johnson stated he began running about a year and a half earlier when he was asked to run the Marine Corps Marathon with his buddy. He rapidly fell for the training and after finishing the marathon in a time that certified him for the Boston Marathon, he chose 26.2 miles wasn’t enough time. Johnson then transitioned to ultramarathons, which is any footrace that goes beyond 26.2 miles. It can be worked on or off-road, or a mix of both.

Johnson undoubtedly enjoys running, however he’s not out encountering America even if he is an active service Naval officer stationed at the Naval Station Newport in Newport, RI. He’s raising awareness for veterans’ psychological health and attempting to fundraise $1 million for Team Red, White and Blue, a not-for-profit that supports the physical and psychological wellness of military workers, including himself. He stated he handles stress and anxiety, anxiety, and even self-harm.

” That’s where I think I discovered the love for it is the more I run, the much better I feel so I’m simply doing a great deal of running,” Johnson stated.

Johnson is intending to de-stigmatize and motivate discussions around psychological health.

” If I have a damaged leg, individuals can see that, and they acknowledge that and they resemble, ‘Oh, he has a damaged leg, OK, no huge offer.’ However with something like, you understand, stress and anxiety or anxiety at an extremely fundamental level it’s something that you can’t see so no one actually comprehends it and they do not wish to speak about it,” Johnson stated.

Action by action and mile by mile, he keeps moving on and he’s made a great deal of good friends along the method. Citizens of states he goes through track him on his site and social media and meet Johnson at various points along the method. His social networks is gathering attention from millions throughout the U.S., however he stated what actually matters is seeing the assistance face to face and in the type of contributions.

Citizens of Ohio sign up with Paul on his transcontinental run from Los Angeles to New York City City on April 10. (Spectrum News 1/Taylor Bruck)

More than 2,000 miles into his run, homeowners of Ohio signed up with Johnson and cheered him on as he ran.

” It’s quite amazing, I imply to make it as far as he has today is I imply, rather an accomplishment, [he’s] still got an excellent ways to go however we wish to assist him out,” stated Jason McDonald, a local of Marysville.

A team of individuals in 2 vans keeps Johnson fed, hydrated, and in excellent spirits. Rob Sembiante is the team lead.

” When he’s running his preferred treat is Donettes powdered donuts. He’s definitely in love with these, he squashes 3 to 4 bags of these a day,” Sembiante stated. “So we’re getting him 10,000 calories a day. His normal burn is around 11 to 12, so it’s in fact not that bad of a deficit at all … and he gets about 7 hours allocated a night for sleep.”

Sembiante and his team wake Johnson up at 4:45 in the early morning and keep him moving for about 15 hours with a couple of breaks.

A previous marine officer himself, the 2 satisfied simply 2 weeks before the run began.

” Today, he’s my mortal opponent due to the fact that he requires me to run more and consume more and not sleep however, yeah, after we’re done, we’ll be excellent pals,” Johnson stated.

Rob Sembiante, the team chief for Paul Johnson’s transcontinental run. (Spectrum News 1/Taylor Bruck)

Three-thousands miles and a lot more obstructions to deal with Johnson’s body is in discomfort, however he’s still having some enjoyable along the method. He stops to dance at every state line modification.

” If you’re not twerking, you’re not working so that’s sort of our state-line slogan,” Johnson stated.

The path is no simple accomplishment, however he stated neither is life. Johnson’s going to reveal the world you can do difficult things, one action at a time.

” We’re ultimately going to get there,” Johnson stated.

Johnson still has a couple of states to go through before he gets to his last location in New york city City. If you wish to keep up Johnson or donate to his cause go tohere You can likewise stay up to date with Johnson and his team onsocial media