He still lives in his truck, a Toyota with a mattress in back.
Where he does he shower and maintain good hygiene?
He cleans up every day at the gym where he works out.
He has a job. He works for a rope access company, performing industrial climbing. Living in his car is a way to save money, he said.
He said he eats healthy. He’s an avid climber and he remains active, competing in races and exercising daily.
Bussell, who’s been parked in Costa Mesa these days, said he’s been training “non-stop” to prepare for the 26.2-mile race that starts at Fashion Island in Newport Beach and ends at the OC Fair. Friday didn’t seem to be much of a training session, though he had a bit of a quick workout at the MBody Strength vendor area. At that spot, he was one of many people to take a challenge test. Before taking it on, he had to sign a waiver. And then he lifted an 88-pound kettlebell above his head.
Then it was on to the pull-up bar. He wore a special vest that carried weight on the back and at his sides. The people at MBody Strength specialize in training with kettlebells, old-school-looking weights that give you an extreme workout.
“It brings out that primal instinct,” said a smiling Marcus Martinez, who works for the company. “I have a couple of clients who are marathon runners. This produces endurance and it helps them.”
Throughout the day, the challenge test had a good crowd at the area, where people cheered on those who dared to try to lift the weights.
“It’s a good atmosphere,” Martinez said.
