PHOENIX — A French woman has made it her mission to walk and run across the United States — American flag in hand — as an act of gratitude toward a country of which she is not a citizen.
Starting Memorial Day weekend, Ingrid Moncuit completed a four-day journey on foot, running and walking nearly 200 miles from Lake Havasu City to Chase Field in Phoenix. A small duo, including her rescue dog Charlie and her friend, Jeff, also of Lake Havasu City, rode alongside her for safety.
Even after falling near downtown Phoenix with just miles to go, leaving a fresh scrape on her knee, Moncuit pushed through to the finish line…