What does it truly mean to be a man?
With a baby boy on the way, he and his wife traveled together to explore manhood, fatherhood, and what it truly means to be a man in today's world.
In 2025, Jason ran 3,000 miles across the United States interviewing men along the way to ask 1 question.
Location: Long Beach, CA to Long Beach, NY
Total Distance: 3,000 Miles
States Crossed: 15
Days Running: 91
Elevation Gained: 132,765 ft
Pairs of Shoes Destroyed: 13
Longest Single Day: 51 miles
Hottest Run Temp: 102°F
Coldest Run Temp: -3°F
Calories Consumed: 601,200
Conversations with Men: 78
Times I Wanted to Quit: Too many to count
The Run Stats
Who:
To find an answer to the question of what it means to be a man.
How:
To find an answer to the question of what it means to be a man.
When:
To find an answer to the question of what it means to be a man.
Why:
To find an answer to the question of what it means to be a man. Exploring manhood and fatherhood to better understand how to improve my own mental health.
