Running Man

BALTIMORE, MD - OCTOBER 26: Keith Boissiere turns the pages of a book as he searches through a trunk of literature in his apartment on October 26, 2016 in Baltimore, Maryland. The 'Running Man' lives a simple life in solitude. His routine is regimented as he doesn't own a car, doesn't do drugs, drinks alcohol only on rare occasion, isn't religious, and doesn't have a computer, nor smart phone. Other than running, which takes him four hours daily, the Howard University mechanical engineering graduate regularly reads in his studio apartment, which is lined with multiple trunks that stockpiles what he estimates is thousands of books on every topic. He says one should not concentrate only on physical fitness while neglecting the brain. What is important is, "Fitness of the body, fitness of the mind, and understanding and learning what the whole world is about," Boissiere said. Keith Boissiere has been running nearly every day for the past three decades - averaging more than 20 miles per day - for his health. Many residents only know the enigmatic figure by his nickname of the 'Running Man' - but Boissiere, 64, is a green-card-carrying Trinidad and Tobago native living in solitude on the border of Harlem Park and Sandtown-Winchester: two menacing neighborhoods in Baltimore City. Patrick Smith/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==Patrick Smith (AFP)

BALTIMORE, MD - SEPTEMBER 07: Keith Boissiere eats honey before a run on September 7, 2016 in Baltimore, Maryland. The 'Running Man' says multiple spoonfuls of the nectar makes him feel full so that he can run without eating a heavy breakfast. Keith Boissiere has been running nearly every day for the past three decades - averaging more than 20 miles per day - for his health. Many residents only know the enigmatic figure by his nickname of the 'Running Man' - but Boissiere, 64, is a green-card-carrying Trinidad and Tobago native living in solitude on the border of Harlem Park and Sandtown-Winchester: two menacing neighborhoods in Baltimore City. Having never competed, nor having a desire to do so, the 'Running Man' held a daily streak of 12 and a half years which helped him earn his alias. But his health took a turn for the worse in 2008 - the streak ended - as his life almost did, too. Through all of his troubles, which includes being on a kidney donor recipient list, Boissiere copes the only way he knows how - he continues to run - as the hospital encouraged him to do in order to aid his failing health. He doesn't brag about his accomplishments or mention his celebrity-like status despite being constantly acknowledged - and these days barriers such as rain, snow and hospital appointments often dictate his running schedule. His drive and passion for his own health is often described as bringing positivity and strength to residents in the city, and the people of Baltimore still witness the 'Running Man' from West to East, and North to South, as he competes with only himself to stay upright by staying fit in a city plagued by: drugs, guns, crime, and violence. Patrick Smith/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==Patrick Smith (AFP)

BALTIMORE, MD - NOVEMBER 02: On a weathered rope, keys dangle off the wrist of Keith Boissiere as he stretches following a run on November 2, 2016 in Baltimore, Maryland. The 'Running Man' says that his muscles get very tight after a run and that he needs to stretch to say loose. While he doesn't believe his actions in Caribbean grade school translates to why he runs on average more than 20 miles a day, he says he was a leader in class to his fellow peers. "I dared to do things that they wouldn't dare to do," Boissiere said. Keith Boissiere has been running nearly every day for the past three decades - averaging more than 20 miles per day - for his health. Patrick Smith/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==Patrick Smith (AFP)

BALTIMORE, MD - SEPTEMBER 15: Keith Boissiere (R) runs past a man holding a sign that reads 'Homeless...Type 1 Diabetes... Anything Helps...God Bless!!' on Martin Luther King Boulevard on September 15, 2016 in Baltimore, Maryland. According to data provided by The City of Baltimore and the Mayor's Office of Human Services, there are an estimated 2,800 homeless in Baltimore. Though only a rumor, the 'Running Man' is not homeless, but does collect government assistance in the form of: Supplemental Security Income, the Food Supplement Program, and Medicaid. He was deemed unfit to work because of his serious health conditions, which include problems with his heart and kidneys. Keith Boissiere has been running nearly every day for the past three decades - averaging more than 20 miles per day - for his health. Many residents only know the enigmatic figure by his nickname of the 'Running Man' - but Boissiere, 64, is a green-card-carrying Trinidad and Tobago native living in Baltimore. Having never competed, nor having a desire to do so, the 'Running Man' held a daily streak of 12 and a half years which helped him earn his alias. But his health took a turn for the worse in 2008 - the streak ended - as his life almost did, too. Patrick Smith/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==Patrick Smith (AFP)

BALTIMORE, MD - DECEMBER 05: A detailed view of a Keith Boissiere's running journal dated Tuesday, June 6, 2000 is seen on December 5, 2016 in Baltimore, Maryland. In the form of yearly journals, the 'Running Man' writes short descriptions of his runs in small spiral notebooks which include: the weather, location, and other types of exercise. Whether hot or cold, in the tranquil streets of the county or a problematic block of West Baltimore, it's jotted down in ink. However, there is one traumatic situation he cannot erase from his memory. In November 2014, Boissiere was attacked during a run that left him with a cut and bruise on his face. Keith Boissiere has been running nearly every day for the past three decades - averaging more than 20 miles per day - for his health. Many residents only know the enigmatic figure by his nickname of the 'Running Man.' Patrick Smith/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==Patrick Smith (AFP)

BALTIMORE, MD - NOVEMBER 22: Inside the urology clinic, Keith Boissiere (R) has his dialysis fistula inspected by Andrew C. Kramer, MD, associate professor of surgery, University of Maryland School of Medicine and urologist (C) as Meagan Dunne, MD, Urology Resident (L) looks on at University of Maryland Medical Center on November 22, 2016 in Baltimore, Maryland. The 'Running Man' has suffered from obstructive uropathy, essential hypertension, bradycardia, nonischemic cardiomyopathy, and vertigo, among other symptoms - all which started with a benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH, diagnosis. Many of these played a role in his kidneys only functioning at thirty percent - and was diagnosed with Stage 4 of Chronic Kidney Disease. He underwent a procedure to install an arteriovenous fistula so that he could receive his first - and only round of dialysis - to date. Additionally, he was also placed on a kidney donor recipient list. His visit with Dr. Kramer was a followup prescribed by his primary physician regarding past surgery on his prostate. Keith Boissiere has been running nearly every day for the past three decades - averaging more than 20 miles per day - for his health. Many residents only know the enigmatic figure by his nickname of the 'Running Man.' Patrick Smith/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==Patrick Smith (AFP)

BALTIMORE, MD - NOVEMBER 02: Keith Boissiere bench presses in his bedroom on November 2, 2016 in Baltimore, Maryland. The 'Running Man' lives in solitude in a small West Baltimore apartment where his bedroom functions as his: dining area, weight room and sleeping quarters. Fitness model posters line the walls that serve as daily inspiration. "I admire them and the way they take care of their bodies," Boissiere said. He says running doesn't support all the muscles in the body, so he routinely weight lifts. "It's about having overall fitness, not concentrating on this while you neglect that," Boissiere said. Keith Boissiere has been running nearly every day for the past three decades - averaging more than 20 miles per day - for his health. Many residents only know the enigmatic figure by his nickname of the 'Running Man' - but Boissiere, 64, is a green-card-carrying Trinidad and Tobago native living in solitude on the border of Harlem Park and Sandtown-Winchester: two menacing neighborhoods in Baltimore City. Having never competed, nor having a desire to do so, the 'Running Man' held a daily streak of 12 and a half years which helped him earn his alias. But his health took a turn for the worse in 2008 - the streak ended - as his life almost did, too. Through all of his troubles, which includes being on a kidney donor recipient list, Boissiere copes the only way he knows how - he continues to run - as the hospital encouraged him to do in order to aid his failing health. He doesn't brag about his accomplishments or mention his celebrity-like status despite being constantly acknowledged - and these days barriers such as rain, snow and hospital appointments often dictate his running schedule. His drive and passion for his own health is often described as bringing positivity and strength to residents in the city, and the people of Baltimore still witness the 'Running Man' from West to East, and North to South, as he competes with only himself to stay upright by s == FOR NEPatrick Smith (AFP)

BALTIMORE, MD - SEPTEMBER 07: Keith Boissiere looks out his window of his studio apartment on September 7, 2016 in Baltimore, Maryland. While he no longer has a daily streak because of his ailing health, he takes to the streets whenever he is able. These days barriers such as rain, snow and hospital appointments often dictate his running schedule. Nonetheless, the people of Baltimore can still spot the 'Running Man' from West to East, and North to South, as he competes with himself to stay upright each by staying fit in a city plagued by: drugs, guns, crime, and violence. Like the heroin epidemic that afflict so many in Baltimore City, Boissiere says he can't quit his own addiction of running. "That's what ultra running teaches you - you set out to do this distance: do it, make it, don't quit," Boissiere said. "You can't quit now, you can't quit ever - you just have to keep going despite the obstacles around you." Keith Boissiere has been running nearly every day for the past three decades - averaging more than 20 miles per day - for his health. Patrick Smith/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==Patrick Smith (AFP)

BALTIMORE, MD - NOVEMBER 02: An onlooker adjusts her hair, as Keith Boissiere (R) briefly stops his run to chat, in East Baltimore on November 2, 2016 in Baltimore, Maryland. The 'Running Man' has an allure on the street and many are often hesitant to bother him. Keith Boissiere has been running nearly every day for the past three decades - averaging more than 20 miles per day - for his health. Many residents only know the enigmatic figure by his nickname of the 'Running Man' - but Boissiere, 64, is a green-card-carrying Trinidad and Tobago native living in solitude on the border of Harlem Park and Sandtown-Winchester: two menacing neighborhoods in Baltimore City. Having never competed, nor having a desire to do so, the 'Running Man' held a daily streak of 12 and a half years which helped him earn his alias. But his health took a turn for the worse in 2008 - the streak ended - as his life almost did, too. Through all of his troubles, which includes being on a kidney donor recipient list, Boissiere copes the only way he knows how - he continues to run - as the hospital encouraged him to do in order to aid his failing health. He doesn't brag about his accomplishments or mention his celebrity-like status despite being constantly acknowledged - and these days barriers such as rain, snow and hospital appointments often dictate his running schedule. His drive and passion for his own health is often described as bringing positivity and strength to residents in the city, and the people of Baltimore still witness the 'Running Man' from West to East, and North to South, as he competes with only himself to stay upright by staying fit in a city plagued by: drugs, guns, crime, and violence. Patrick Smith/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==Patrick Smith (AFP)

BALTIMORE, MD - SEPTEMBER 07: Keith Boissiere adjusts his stereo as he takes a break from lacing up a new pair of New Balance sneakers on September 7, 2016 in Baltimore, Maryland. The routine of the 'Running Man' is regimented which often includes music before taking to the streets. Once on the road, he carries only small necessities: his keys, a flip style cell phone, and a legal sized knife for protection. Although he says he loves rock-and-roll, he doesn't listen to music while running and travels by himself. "Most dedicated runners prefer running alone," Boissiere said. Keith Boissiere has been running nearly every day for the past three decades - averaging more than 20 miles per day - for his health. Many residents only know the enigmatic figure by his nickname of the 'Running Man' - but Boissiere, 64, is a green-card-carrying Trinidad and Tobago native living in solitude on the border of Harlem Park and Sandtown-Winchester: two menacing neighborhoods in Baltimore City. Having never competed, nor having a desire to do so, the 'Running Man' held a daily streak of 12 and a half years which helped him earn his alias. Patrick Smith/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==Patrick Smith (AFP)

BALTIMORE, MD - NOVEMBER 02: Keith Boissiere drinks juice on the side of the Quick Mart on Belair Road on November 2, 2016 in Baltimore, Maryland. The pace of the 'Running Man' has slowed over the years and is now around the 12 minute mile mark, which typically includes one quick stop for a jug of iced tea or juice and multiple bathroom breaks during his more than 20-mile treks around Baltimore. Keith Boissiere has been running nearly every day for the past three decades - averaging more than 20 miles per day - for his health. Many residents only know the enigmatic figure by his nickname of the 'Running Man' - but Boissiere, 64, is a green-card-carrying Trinidad and Tobago native living in solitude on the border of Harlem Park and Sandtown-Winchester: two menacing neighborhoods in Baltimore City. Having never competed, nor having a desire to do so, the 'Running Man' held a daily streak of 12 and a half years which helped him earn his alias. But his health took a turn for the worse in 2008 - the streak ended - as his life almost did, too. Through all of his troubles, which includes being on a kidney donor recipient list, Boissiere copes the only way he knows how - he continues to run - as the hospital encouraged him to do in order to aid his failing health. He doesn't brag about his accomplishments or mention his celebrity-like status despite being constantly acknowledged - and these days barriers such as rain, snow and hospital appointments often dictate his running schedule. His drive and passion for his own health is often described as bringing positivity and strength to residents in the city, and the people of Baltimore still witness the 'Running Man' from West to East, and North to South, as he competes with only himself to stay upright by staying fit in a city plagued by: drugs, guns, crime, and violence. Patrick Smith/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==Patrick Smith (AFP)

BALTIMORE, MD - NOVEMBER 22: Keith Boissiere walks home on West Franklin Street on November 22, 2016 in Baltimore, Maryland. "I don't even know how to drive - I never learned," Boissiere, 64-years-old, said. "And one of the reasons why is because of vertigo - I can't even ride up in an elevator." Keith Boissiere has been running nearly every day for the past three decades - averaging more than 20 miles per day - for his health. Many residents only know the enigmatic figure by his nickname of the 'Running Man' - but Boissiere, 64, is a green-card-carrying Trinidad and Tobago native living in solitude on the border of Harlem Park and Sandtown-Winchester: two menacing neighborhoods in Baltimore City. Having never competed, nor having a desire to do so, the 'Running Man' held a daily streak of 12 and a half years which helped him earn his alias. But his health took a turn for the worse in 2008 - the streak ended - as his life almost did, too. Through all of his troubles, which includes being on a kidney donor recipient list, Boissiere copes the only way he knows how - he continues to run - as the hospital encouraged him to do in order to aid his failing health. He doesn't brag about his accomplishments or mention his celebrity-like status despite being constantly acknowledged - and these days barriers such as rain, snow and hospital appointments often dictate his running schedule. His drive and passion for his own health is often described as bringing positivity and strength to residents in the city, and the people of Baltimore still witness the 'Running Man' from West to East, and North to South, as he competes with only himself to stay upright by staying fit in a city plagued by: drugs, guns, crime, and violence. Patrick Smith/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==Patrick Smith (AFP)

BALTIMORE, MD - NOVEMBER 14: Keith Boissiere completes a vertigo therapy exercise with Physical Therapist Domingo 'Jun' Cioco Jr., at The University of Maryland Medical Center on November 14, 2016 in Baltimore, Maryland. In 2008, the distance of 'Running Man' dramatically shortened. "I couldn't breathe, I didn't know what was going on," Boissiere said. "I was going down - it got to the point where I couldn't walk half a block." With no health insurance, he lived with the worsening symptoms until, "I reached the point I was near dead," Boissiere explained. He eventually walked to the University of Maryland Medical Center where he was given the detrimental news that was suffering from severe benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH, which is an enlargement of the prostate gland. Because the BPH complications went untreated, this caused urinary retention which had a domino effect on his health, and led to grave heart and kidney conditions. He is frequently treated at UMMC for many health issues that stemmed from the BPH diagnosis. Keith Boissiere has been running nearly every day for the past three decades - averaging more than 20 miles per day - for his health. Many residents only know the enigmatic figure by his nickname of the 'Running Man' - but Boissiere, 64, is a green-card-carrying Trinidad and Tobago native living in solitude on the border of Harlem Park and Sandtown-Winchester: two menacing neighborhoods in Baltimore City. Having never competed, nor having a desire to do so, the 'Running Man' held a daily streak of 12 and a half years which helped him earn his alias. Patrick Smith/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==Patrick Smith (AFP)

BALTIMORE, MD - SEPTEMBER 07: Keith Boissiere puts on his hooded winter mask before running on September 7, 2016 in Baltimore, Maryland. An iconic figure, the 'Running Man' has been running nearly every day for the past three decades - averaging more than 20 miles per day - for his health. "Some call me black Jesus - and some people take that really serious to the point where they think I am a God - and that I am not human," Boissiere said. "I don't approve of that; I come from a country where we don't worship people, we worship a God." The Trinidad and Tobago native says many American's praise sports figures and he'd rather not be idolized. So to help with that, no matter what the temperature, he always wears a hooded winter mask to help discourage people from taking his picture and posting it to the Internet. Conversely, what Boissiere doesn't always understand is that people don't revere him in that specific way. His drive and passion for his own health is often described as bringing positivity and strength to residents who coexist in a city where violence is often highlighted in the news. Keith Boissiere has been running nearly every day for the past three decades - averaging more than 20 miles per day - for his health. Many residents only know the enigmatic figure by his nickname of the 'Running Man' - but Boissiere, 64, is a green-card-carrying Trinidad and Tobago native living in solitude on the border of Harlem Park and Sandtown-Winchester: two menacing neighborhoods in Baltimore City. Having never competed, nor having a desire to do so, the 'Running Man' held a daily streak of 12 and a half years which helped him earn his alias. But his health took a turn for the worse in 2008 - the streak ended - as his life almost did, too. Through all of his troubles, which includes being on a kidney donor recipient list, Boissiere copes the only way he knows how - he continues to run - as the hospital encouraged him to do in order to aid his failing health == FOR NEWSPAPatrick Smith (AFP)

BALTIMORE, MD - DECEMBER 01: Keith Boissiere runs east on North Avenue on December 1, 2016 in Baltimore, Maryland. The 'Running Man' has been running nearly every day for the past three decades - averaging more than 20 miles per day. Measuring 92.28 square miles and with a population of more than 620,000, the 'Running Man' often blends into the Baltimore City skyline on his daily solo journey on foot through all neighborhoods of the city. Keith Boissiere has been running nearly every day for the past three decades - averaging more than 20 miles per day - for his health. Many residents only know the enigmatic figure by his nickname of the 'Running Man' - but Boissiere, 64, is a green-card-carrying Trinidad and Tobago native living in solitude on the border of Harlem Park and Sandtown-Winchester: two menacing neighborhoods in Baltimore City. Having never competed, nor having a desire to do so, the 'Running Man' held a daily streak of 12 and a half years which helped him earn his alias. But his health took a turn for the worse in 2008 - the streak ended - as his life almost did, too. Through all of his troubles, which includes being on a kidney donor recipient list, Boissiere copes the only way he knows how - he continues to run - as the hospital encouraged him to do in order to aid his failing health. He doesn't brag about his accomplishments or mention his celebrity-like status despite being constantly acknowledged - and these days barriers such as rain, snow and hospital appointments often dictate his running schedule. His drive and passion for his own health is often described as bringing positivity and strength to residents in the city, and the people of Baltimore still witness the 'Running Man' from West to East, and North to South, as he competes with only himself to stay upright by staying fit in a city plagued by: drugs, guns, crime, and violence. Patrick Smith/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==Patrick Smith (AFP)