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26 Marathons

What I Learned About Faith, Identity, Running, and Life from My Marathon Career

by Meb Keflezighi
Scott Douglas
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A world-class runner and four-time Olympian shares the life lessons he’s learned from each of the twenty-six marathons he’s run in his storied career. 

“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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    March 19, 2019

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      • ISBN: 9781984840691
      • File size: 196699 KB
      • Duration: 06:49:47

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Holter Graham doesn't sound like Meb Keflezighi, but he throws himself so wholeheartedly into this narration that you can't help but think: By God, that's him. When flying, never ever check your racing flats, he tells us. And speaking of shoes, be sure you've taken your Breathe Right strip out of the left one and put it on your nose before starting a 26.2-mile race. After his first-ever marathon in 2002, Meb told himself he never wanted to do that again. How fortunate for America that this former Eritrean didn't listen. Often he's crossed the finish waving his adopted country's flag. Meb medaled at the 2004 Olympics and came back from multiple injuries to win Boston in 2012, the year after the bombing. B.H.C. © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine

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