"Fat Man Walking"

A 39-year-old, 400-lb. guy in San Diego got disgusted with his weight and decided to walk across the U.S. He seems to have little training, no corporate support, just the support of his family (who maintain a website for him) and an Oceanside, Calif. outdoors store, and a lot of will power. In three months, he's made it from San Diego to somewhere east of Kingman, Ariz. His online journal is riveting. It's not the world's greatest writing, but it's real. Can't help but admire the guy's resolve, if not his judgement.