The founder of Extra Mile Day says the limit we fear may not be our real limit at all.
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Shawn Anderson is preparing to walk 270 miles across Jeju Olle Trail in South Korea, marking the 10th country he has crossed on foot. At 63, Anderson is taking on another challenge that will push the limits of what he believes he is capable of.
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