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Jean Beliveau’s epic trek began on his 45th birthday, August 18, 2000, after his small neon-sign business went bankrupt. He felt he was going through a mid-life crisis and decided to go on a journey to get away from it all. When his girlfriend Luce Archambault first heard his plans she thought he was just trying to end their relationship, but jean assured her that was not the case and time proved he meant it. He started his journey by running all the way to Atlanta, Georgia, where he slowed down his pace for what was to become the longest uninterrupted walk in human history. He remembers falling in love for nine days in Mexico, eating snake in China and being escorted by armed soldiers in the Philippines, and says he feels a certain peace now that it’s all over.
The Canadian globetrotter stayed with 1,600 families throughout his global journey, and claims everything he’s experienced has made him appreciate the little things in life. “There were difficult times, spiritually and mentally, but my wife always encouraged me”. She’d say, ‘If you stop now, it’s like you’ve done nothing.’”
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