26 Marathons
What I Learned About Faith, Identity, Running, and Life from My Marathon Career
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“An athlete whose wisdom and lessons aren’t just for runners.”—The Washington Post
When Meb Keflezighi—the first person in history to win both the Boston and New York City marathons as well as an Olympic marathon medal—ran his final marathon in New York City on November 5, 2017, it marked the end of an extraordinary distance-running career.
Meb's last marathon was also his twenty-sixth, and each of those marathons has come with its own unique challenges, rewards, and outcomes. In 26 Marathons, Meb takes readers on those legendary races, along every hill, bend, and unexpected turn of events that made each marathon an exceptional learning experience, and a fascinating story.
26 Marathons 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, 26 Marathons provides an inside look at the life and success of one of the greatest runners living today.
Praise for 26 Marathons
“26 Marathons 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.”—Booklist (starred review)
“26 Marathons gives great insight about the ups and downs in marathon running and how to cope with them. As Meb shows, dealing with these marathon experiences help us become better in our lives.”—Eliud Kipchoge, Marathon World Record Holder and 2016 Olympic Gold Medalist
“Meb’s 26 Marathons 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. It’s pure gold!”—Shalane Flanagan, 2017 TCS NYC Marathon Champion
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- ISBN: 9781635652895
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- ISBN: 9781635652895
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- English
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Starred review from February 15, 2019
Many celebrities are known by one name: Cher, Bono, and Madonna?and for runners there's Meb. The four-time Olympian (Eritrean born, San Diego raised) has become a household name in running circles, thanks to his numerous national titles, but it's his career as a world-class marathoner?earning him an Olympic silver medal along with one New York City Marathon victory and an emotional triumph at the 2014 Boston Marathon?that helped catapult him to celebrity status. This is a welcome follow-up to both his autobiography, Run to Overcome (2010), and his marathon training guide, Meb for Mortals (2015). Each chapter highlights race experiences and key lessons gleaned from 26 marathons, arranged chronologically and spanning the years 2002-17, and it covers such topics as setting goals, knowing when to underpromise and overdeliver, and reminding aging runners to listen to their bodies and adapt to changing needs. He concludes with this sage advice: Giving your best over the whole course is what life is about. 26 Marathons 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.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2019, American Library Association.) -
March 1, 2019
The only marathoner ever to win an Olympic medal and the New York and Boston marathons, Keflezighi reflects on the triumphs and challenges of the 26 marathons he has run as a way to inspire all runners. He also shares the larger lessons he has learned about family, faith, and life. Meb for Mortals was a New York Times best seller.
Copyright 2018 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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