Overview
āAn athlete whose wisdom and lessons arenāt just for runners.āāThe Washington Post
When Meb Keflezighiāthe first person in history to win both the Boston and New York City marathons as well as an Olympic marathon medalāran his final marathon in New York City on November 5, 2017, it marked the end of an extraordinary distance-running career.Ā
Meb's last marathon was also his twenty-sixth, and each of those marathons has come with its own unique challenges, rewards, and outcomes. InĀ 26 Marathons,Ā Meb takes readersĀ on those legendary races, alongĀ every hill, bend, and unexpected turn of events that made each marathon an exceptional learning experience, and a fascinating story.
26 MarathonsĀ offers the wisdom Meb has gleaned about life, family, identity, and faith in addition to tips about running, training, and nutrition. He shows runners of all levels how to apply the lessons he's learned to their own running and lives. Equal parts inspiration and practical advice,Ā 26 MarathonsĀ provides an inside look at the life and success of one of the greatest runners living today.
Praise for 26 Marathons
ā26 MarathonsĀ is a swift read, guaranteed to be popular with student athletes plus hard-core and recreational runners, who will undoubtedly agree that Meb is an American treasure and running ambassador who never fails to inspire.āāBooklistĀ (starred review)
ā26 MarathonsĀ gives great insight about the ups and downs in marathon running and how to cope with them. As Meb shows,Ā dealing with these marathon experiences help us become better in our lives.āāEliud Kipchoge,Ā Marathon World Record Holder and 2016 Olympic Gold Medalist
āMebāsĀ 26 MarathonsĀ is like opening a treasure chest full of inspiring stories that give behind-the-scenes glimpse into the mental and physical joys and obstacles that elite-level racing can bring. His advice on training, overcoming injuries, and adversity is for everyone. Itās pure gold!āāShalane Flanagan,Ā 2017 TCS NYC Marathon Champion
This book title, 26 Marathons (What I Learned About Faith, Identity, Running, and Life from My Marathon Career) - 9780593139837, ISBN: 9780593139837, by Meb Keflezighi, Scott Douglas, published by Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale (October 27, 2020) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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