Fifteen years ago, Steve Vaught of Oceanside, California accidentally killed two pedestrians in a car accident.  That sent him in a downward spiral of depression, and within three years, he had gained 150 pounds (taking his weight to 410).

Last year on April 10, he decided he had to do something to turn his life around.  So he decided to walk across the country.  No support team or anything.  Just a single documentary film maker who shows up every once in a while.

Today — 13 months and 2900 miles later — he is scheduled to arrive in New York City, 100 pounds lighter.   Read his exploits at www.thefatmanwalking.com.  New Yorkers can greet Steve at the GW Bridge walkway at 5:30 p.m. (or thereabouts) this evening.

We here at No You Can’t Have A Pony are more impressed with Mr. Vaught than this self-aggrandizing asshole.