Hey,
This may be of interest to a couple of APers.
Tony Mangen, an Irish Ultra runner is running around the world.
http://www.theworldjog.com/blog/
More than amazing! Will be interesting to follow. Imagine 48 hr world records on a treadmill...that's mental focus among other things.
From what I here of the ultra runners I chat to he's meant to be a bit of a ledge!
It looks like Tony is seeking places to stay as he goes. He is currently in Massachusetts, heading west. Send him an email if you're on his route and willing to host.