Overview
Read ultramarathoner Dean Karnazes’s inspiring story about leaving the business world to follow his dream and becoming one of the most famous runners in the world. And then read about his best race ever... with his 10-year-old daughter. You’ll also read stories from runners at every level, from beginners to stars, about starting out, staying motivated, running with family and friends, even running in exotic locations. Get energized by runners training for 5Ks and runners training for 100-milers, including:
- Runners World’s Mark Remy on the camaraderie of running
- U.S. National Team marathoner Josh Cox on running 30 miles without water and the miracle that saved him
- Triathlete Magazine’s Matt Fitzgerald on persevering during the Boston Marathon in honor of his father
- Amputee Lindsay Nielsen on running the New York marathon two months after 9/11
- Ultramarathon champion Roy Pirrung on how running saved him from smoking, drinking, and overeating
- Scott Maloney, who was declared brain dead after a fall, but ran the Boston Marathon two years later
- And a whole chapter on triathlons!
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