The professional ultramarathoner from Arlington, who had just completed a 61-day run spanning 3,200 miles across the United States. The journey, which took Wardian through 13 states, was inspired by “Forrest Gump.”

Wardian’s plan was to take no more than 75 days to complete his run while raising at least $100,000 for World Vision to help provide families around the world access to clean drinking water. He surpassed his fundraising goal and finished his journey with two weeks to spare.