Ed Roshitsh answering questions the night before his big adventure

In support of veterans who have been killed or injured in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan, Charleston's Ed Roshitsh is running 2,500 miles across America.

Roshitsh's run began today at Charleston Bicycle Company downtown. His ultimate goal is to run 50 miles a day for 50 of the next 60 days. The course of his run will take him from Charleston to San Diego, California.

You can keep up with Ed, his progress and more on his official blog.