In December, when we last talked to former Army Ranger Jere Hartman, he told us about his ambitious plan to row a boat from California to Hawaii in June.
Now, almost four months later, Hartman, a Chattanooga-based fitness instructor, and his team of military veterans are deep into a training regimen they hope will prepare them for the rigors of the 2,800-mile Pacific Ocean journey, which could take up to 50 days.
It’s all part of the World’s Toughest Row, a series of worldwide races that test the mental strength and endurance of participants.
(READ MORE: Local Army Ranger to row for veterans’ mental health.)