Thor Pedersen bid farewell to his supportive wife, Le Pedersen, with the couple being blissfully unaware that this ambitious quest would span an entire decade. Pedersen initiated his journey by departing from his home country and venturing into Germany. About a month ago, after traveling 223,072 miles, he triumphantly reached his final destination, the Maldives. Boarding a container ship, he navigated through the sun-drenched South Asian paradise, accomplishing his remarkable feat.

Originally envisioning the expedition to last only four years, Pedersen encountered unforeseen challenges and visa issues, spending an unexpected two years in Hong Kong. On average, he spent 17 days in each country, with the shortest visit being 24 hours in Vatican City. Throughout his extraordinary odyssey, Pedersen experienced a myriad of transportation modes. His longest stretch involved spending an astonishing 27 days aboard a container ship from Hong Kong to Australia.

Reflecting on his journey, Pedersen likened it to running a marathon or venturing to the moon, emphasizing that his aim was not merely tourism but rather an accomplishment of epic proportions. Pedersen reminisced about spending countless hours on buses and trains, with his longest bus ride clocking in at a staggering 54 hours in Brazil. Despite the challenges, he cherished the 27-day ship voyage, appreciating the tranquility it afforded him, allowing time for reading, exercise, and even whale sightings.

Pedersen’s unprecedented country travels showcased his resourcefulness and determination. He relied on an array of transportation methods, including 351 buses, 158 trains, 43 tuk-tuks, 37 container ships, 33 boats, nine trucks, three sailboats, two cruise ships, one horse carriage, one police car, and one yacht. Additionally, he availed himself of metros, minibusses, motorbikes, taxis, and trams whenever necessary. Fascinated by the prospect of being the first person in history to complete such a journey without flying, Pedersen strategically leveraged public transportation options, often seeking opportunities to board fishing boats or container ships.

Financially, Pedersen’s ambitious expedition was made possible through sponsorship from an energy company and crowdfunding efforts. Remarkably, he adhered to a strict daily budget of just $20. Throughout the 10-year endeavor, Pedersen’s wife, Le, flew out to join him on 27 different occasions, bridging the physical distance that separated them. However, the toll on their relationship became increasingly palpable with each departure. Pedersen acknowledged the sacrifices his wife made, noting the emotional challenge of bidding her farewell at the airport repeatedly.

As Pedersen concluded his epic journey, he had no intention of returning to his previous career in shipping and logistics. Instead, he now plans to immortalize his extraordinary adventures through the written word, aiming to pen a book about his unparalleled expedition.

Every day is different for Kevin Hart, who is currently working on location in Northern Ireland producing his latest movie, while also preparing for his Reality Check arena tour. His fitness success is thanks to the hard work he puts in at the gym every morning at five am with his trainer Ron “Boss” Everline.

How Kevin Hart Sees It

When he’s been asked about his fitness routine and dedication, Kevin Hart said that this early morning workout helps him attack each day with the same energy, no matter what he needs to do. He was even approached by a company to advertise their energy drinks and the fit was very good, according to him. He commented that he was able to keep the momentum going through his crazy schedule and workout both when he’s at home and on tour.

The Training Evolution

When asked about how his training has evolved over the years, Hart said that it has changed together with him and his trainer. He commented that Boss is a phenomenal trainer and is great at mixing up routines to a point where they are no longer a routine. He said that this is what makes a trainer great in his eyes and that they’ve accomplished a lot together. They’ve done CrossFit sessions, marathons, epic bike rides, and more.

Fitness Goals

Kevin Hart also said that his current fitness goal is actually to find happiness within himself. He commented that he’s not going to the gym just to look a specific way but that he has a daily goal to be consistent. The actor said that he wants to take good care of his health and doesn’t want to do workouts that won’t allow him to move the next day. He also found that if he didn’t do a workout in the morning, he would feel sluggish for the rest of the day. He continued by explaining that standup comedy is something that always took a lot of energy out of him and that he likes to perform with a lot of intensity.

Finding Places to Train

Because Kevin Hart is touring so much, it’s hard to keep training at the same gyms. He’s been all over the world and says he’s built relationships with gyms in many different countries. He also mentioned that in many cases, gym owners have been very gracious and opened up the place before their usual hours so he can get a workout in. He finished up by saying that no matter how hard you train if you don’t eat right, you won’t be able to achieve great results.