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The Long Run: A New York City Firefighter's Triumphant Comeback from Crash Victim to Elite Athlete
New York City firefighter's emotional and inspiring memoir of learning to run again after a debilitating accident, based on the wildly popular March 2009 piece in Runner's World. On the morning of December 22, 2005, Matt Long was cycling to work in the early morning when he was struck by and sucked under a 20-ton bus making an illegal turn. The injuries he sustained pushed him within inches of his life. Miraculously, more than 40 operations and months later, Matt was able to start his recovery. In spite of the severity of his injuries, Matt found the psychological consequences of the accident nearly as hard to process. He would no longer be able to compete at the highest level.
In the 18 months before the accident, he had competed in more than 20 events including several triathlons and marathons and had qualified for running's most prestigious race, the Boston Marathon. After the accident, his doctor told him he'd be lucky if he could even walk without a cane. The Long Run is an emotional and incredibly honest story about Matt's determination to fight through fear, despair, loneliness, and intense physical and psychological pain to regain the life he once had. The book chronicles Matt's road to recovery as he teaches himself to walk again and, a mere three years later, to run in the 2008 New York City Marathon―a gimpy seven-and-a-half hour journey through the five boroughs. "Running saved my life," Matt says, and his embrace of the running community and insistence on competing in the marathon has inspired many, turning him into a symbol of hope and recovery for untold numbers of others.
In the 18 months before the accident, he had competed in more than 20 events including several triathlons and marathons and had qualified for running's most prestigious race, the Boston Marathon. After the accident, his doctor told him he'd be lucky if he could even walk without a cane. The Long Run is an emotional and incredibly honest story about Matt's determination to fight through fear, despair, loneliness, and intense physical and psychological pain to regain the life he once had. The book chronicles Matt's road to recovery as he teaches himself to walk again and, a mere three years later, to run in the 2008 New York City Marathon―a gimpy seven-and-a-half hour journey through the five boroughs. "Running saved my life," Matt says, and his embrace of the running community and insistence on competing in the marathon has inspired many, turning him into a symbol of hope and recovery for untold numbers of others.
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First published October 1, 2010
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September 28, 2010
Arrogant and conceited are words that when finished reading The Long Run you may use to describe Matthew Long. But, to be fair if you are going to make a descriptive list then you must also include strong, fighter, hard worker, spirited and family oriented. The list could probably go on and aside from what I or others may choose to describe Matt Long, there is no escaping that his story is remarkable as well as inspiring. And, to be honest it is just not Matt who you are drawn to in this book, but his parents, his family, the doctors and medical staff, and his friends who together through their mention help to create a full story. A story you want to follow. A story that is not sugarcoated, it is real and raw and truthful.
It’s no secret that Matt Long has accomplished many feats throughout his athletic career, 3:13 marathon and 11 hour ironman pre-accident and then the completion of both events post-accident, all of which are extremely impressive. However, the accomplishments that took place the hours, days, months, and years between December 2005 and November 2008 are much greater, much more powerful (teaching the body to move forward, to overcome such physical insult and injury, starting over with new challenges and then to have to retrain the mind to not look back and move forward with a new way of life).
While reaching the finish line can draw applause and can motivate, it’s knowing the journey one took, their back story, their struggles, along with their triumphs that got them to the finish that inspires. The Long Run takes you on the journey of Matthew Long. It weaves you though some of his life events as a boy, his life before December 22 and his life after that day. It is not just a book about running or swimming or biking, but a book about recovery and healing, a book about family and friendship, about setbacks and triumphs and about moving forward and living.
It’s no secret that Matt Long has accomplished many feats throughout his athletic career, 3:13 marathon and 11 hour ironman pre-accident and then the completion of both events post-accident, all of which are extremely impressive. However, the accomplishments that took place the hours, days, months, and years between December 2005 and November 2008 are much greater, much more powerful (teaching the body to move forward, to overcome such physical insult and injury, starting over with new challenges and then to have to retrain the mind to not look back and move forward with a new way of life).
While reaching the finish line can draw applause and can motivate, it’s knowing the journey one took, their back story, their struggles, along with their triumphs that got them to the finish that inspires. The Long Run takes you on the journey of Matthew Long. It weaves you though some of his life events as a boy, his life before December 22 and his life after that day. It is not just a book about running or swimming or biking, but a book about recovery and healing, a book about family and friendship, about setbacks and triumphs and about moving forward and living.
June 27, 2017
"The Long Run" is an incredible story of one man who is a firefighter with the New York City fire department. Because of the landscape of New York City, firefighting there has to be incredibly difficult. Long is dedicated to his job and to staying in the best physical condition that he can be in to be the best firefighter he can be. Life often has plans for us that we do not expect. It can be difficult but as Long's story shows, the human spirit is something to be reckoned with and where there is a will, there is a way!
Long suffers a horrific bicycle accident. He doesn't think that he's ever going to be able to fight fires again. He definitely doesn't think that he's ever going to be able to run again. When you hear the descriptions of his injuries in this book, you will think that there's no way that he'd be able to walk again let alone run. First he stands, then he walks, then he runs and he gives readers a front seat to it all. You cannot help but to admire this man and how he is committed to doing what seems to be impossible!
This is one of those books about one of those people that has such an incredible amount of strength and want to succeed that you can't help but to be inspired. This book seems like it can't possibly be true but it is and it's one of those stories that will stick with you for a long time! It's an incredibly inspirational story that had me rooting for long throughout the book. And it's a story that I will not forget!
Long suffers a horrific bicycle accident. He doesn't think that he's ever going to be able to fight fires again. He definitely doesn't think that he's ever going to be able to run again. When you hear the descriptions of his injuries in this book, you will think that there's no way that he'd be able to walk again let alone run. First he stands, then he walks, then he runs and he gives readers a front seat to it all. You cannot help but to admire this man and how he is committed to doing what seems to be impossible!
This is one of those books about one of those people that has such an incredible amount of strength and want to succeed that you can't help but to be inspired. This book seems like it can't possibly be true but it is and it's one of those stories that will stick with you for a long time! It's an incredibly inspirational story that had me rooting for long throughout the book. And it's a story that I will not forget!
June 27, 2016
This book is a lot like running a marathon that you have not properly trained for. At the beginning you think this isn't bad, I could do this all day. But then you pass the mile/chapter 2 marker and you start to realize this is going to be a long and painful journey. By the middle, you're asking yourself, "Why did I get myself into this? Please God, just let it end."
This is a classic case of a magazine article being turned into a book. Do yourself a favor and find the article online. Then with all the time you saved by not reading the book, you can go for several runs around Central Park.
This is a classic case of a magazine article being turned into a book. Do yourself a favor and find the article online. Then with all the time you saved by not reading the book, you can go for several runs around Central Park.
May 5, 2017
While Matt's accomplishments are nothing short of amazing and his story is inspiring, he comes across as so arrogant in the book. He also points the finger so many times at the strike going on being responsible for him getting hit by a bus. I didn't like that.
April 3, 2015
I listened to this audio book and it was more than what I was expecting. The horrific accident and his recovery ruined my make up on the way to work many days as I cried and cried. It was very easy to understand how his recovery was frustrating for him after being in such great shape and participating in triathlons. I was never anywhere near where he was but my recovery from cancer surgery and treatment didn't go fast enough for me as I was a runner. So I can only imagine the frustration he went through. I love how close his family is, how much Matt lives his life to the fullest, not afraid to make a new friend and always looking for the women to spend the rest of his life with and have kids with. He is a proud Brooklyn boy. My father-in-law was a firefighter so I get the mentality of a firefighter. I have a soft spot for Matt Long now and thank God he came back from 5% chance of living to being able to compete again and get healthy. This book is a big inspiration for anyone who thinks something is impossible. Matt Long shows that nothing is impossible, it just takes determination and work. I highly recommend this book, especially as an audio book so you can experience a Brooklyn accent.
October 8, 2011
What an incredible inspiration Matt Long is. Reading this, it didn't really feeling like reading - it felt like I was sitting talking with Matt telling his story. I've read other autobiographies and biographies of inspiring folks but there usually is an element of pity to be felt for the subject. For as horrifying, hopeless and heart-wrenching as Matt's story is - I never once felt pity for him. His strength and honesty about his feelings, his appreciation of the help he received and recognition of the power of the inspiration he could provide, really left no room for there to be any pity for him.
I look at his life and I cannot help but think, what the Hell am I waiting for? Why am I not making the most of every single moment and living my life to the fullest? If I got run over by a bus tomorrow, there is NO chance that I'd survive - I'm not even in good enough shape to be riding a bicycle as he was. But why not? Why aren't I getting myself into the best shape I can when I know that I can never know what might happen tomorrow that could put me at Death's door - but if I was in shape, I'd improve my chances of survival exponentially? Why aren't I following my dreams of filling my life with more meaningful relationships and activities that would keep me uplifted when life gets difficult and depressing?
Matt bounced back not because he experienced an epiphany after hitting rock-bottom. He bounced back because of the man he was and the way he lived BEFORE he was impaled by his bicycle when he was run over by a 2 ton bus. The message to be taken away from Matty's story is to not delay - create the strong foundation of your life NOW before you have to draw on it to recover from the blows life is going to through your way - and you can bet your bottom dollar, life is going to throw some doozies.
I look at his life and I cannot help but think, what the Hell am I waiting for? Why am I not making the most of every single moment and living my life to the fullest? If I got run over by a bus tomorrow, there is NO chance that I'd survive - I'm not even in good enough shape to be riding a bicycle as he was. But why not? Why aren't I getting myself into the best shape I can when I know that I can never know what might happen tomorrow that could put me at Death's door - but if I was in shape, I'd improve my chances of survival exponentially? Why aren't I following my dreams of filling my life with more meaningful relationships and activities that would keep me uplifted when life gets difficult and depressing?
Matt bounced back not because he experienced an epiphany after hitting rock-bottom. He bounced back because of the man he was and the way he lived BEFORE he was impaled by his bicycle when he was run over by a 2 ton bus. The message to be taken away from Matty's story is to not delay - create the strong foundation of your life NOW before you have to draw on it to recover from the blows life is going to through your way - and you can bet your bottom dollar, life is going to throw some doozies.
October 10, 2010
Another book read with perfect timing after having doubts of being able to push myself through training for just a 15K. As I walked back from the coffee shop after finishing, I began to think I DO in fact need to push myself to do more than that and maybe even change my mindset about my life.
At first, I had a hard time getting into the book, thinking it was too graphic and the writing too simple. When I went back to reading it, I discovered that the simplicity was what made it inspiring and easier to relate to. I love how you get a glimpse of what was going through Matt's head as he faced each new challenge and as others thought he was "looking good or better". Matt is a great example of perseverance and of using his own experience to help others.
At first, I had a hard time getting into the book, thinking it was too graphic and the writing too simple. When I went back to reading it, I discovered that the simplicity was what made it inspiring and easier to relate to. I love how you get a glimpse of what was going through Matt's head as he faced each new challenge and as others thought he was "looking good or better". Matt is a great example of perseverance and of using his own experience to help others.
June 11, 2012
The Mullica Hill Women's Tri Club invited Matt Long to a special club event a few months ago as a guest motivational speaker. Many of us when training for events whether it be just running events or triathlons often face many mental challenges/blocks. After reading his story, it really does show you that if you have the will and desire to accomplish something, anything is possible. A truly inspiring story.
March 11, 2016
In this book, Matt Long, a New York City firefighter who survived 9/11 and ran in marathons and triathlons, is run over by a bus while riding his bike. He barely survives, and the road to physical and mental recovery is long, painful, and arduous. If you're in the mood to cry your guts out, I highly recommend this book.
January 28, 2021
An incredible, inspiring story of an athletic NYC firefighter who was hit by a 20-ton bus while riding his bike to the gym to workout for an ironman competition. Two weeks before, he ran the NYC Marathon and qualified for the Boston Marathon. He shares his story of survival and the long road to recovery. Three years after his accident, he ran the NYC Marathon. It took 7 hours and 22 minutes, but he finished. What perseverance!
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August 30, 2024
This is a beautiful, inspirational story of a true badass who came back from a horrendous injury to regain his former endurance athlete lifestyle, or at least as much of it as was possible to regain. I defy anyone to read this book and wonder why they bother making excuses for not getting up off the couch and doing something. There are never enough inspiration books in the world, and this is another great one.
December 11, 2020
This book made me have all the feels! I listened to it on audible. The description of his injuries made me almost barf in my car while driving because I don't do blood, but I couldn't miss anything so no skipping the blood and guts. Chapter one had me hooked. I cried, yelled, and I cheered throughout the story. I am a sensitive soul but this story touched my heart as the resilience and determination poured from Matt Long. It made my social worker heart melt.
January 6, 2021
A very moving and uplifting story about one persons recovery after a horrible accident and his love and passion for running. Even though I am a runner myself, I must admit, even I wouldn’t want try do an Ironman.
December 29, 2018
5 for the inspiration. 3 for the writing.
August 26, 2022
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January 8, 2021
A most amazing book about the road to recovery from Matt Long.
July 25, 2021
This one... kind of hard to rate and I find it a bit odd that I find it difficult. As a running and recovery memoir, how could it not be inspiring for what he went through, and overall the writing and the reader were good to listen to. Really thinking on this as I try to ramp up running and working out, still dreaming of what still seems an impossible goal of running the mountains around here - the way he pushes through pain tho and the drive to be out there and able and enjoying it. Trying to stick with that.
I’ll try to be brief with what bugged me as it was sporadic and for the huge majority of the book it was much more the above.
Blaming a union leader for a bus driver running into one...I still don’t quite get this - it seemed like it wasn’t a major part of the story but it popped up around 4 times as sth that needled him when he thought about his accident. But seriously, it was a road accident with an irresponsible bus driver, and if you talk to ppl who transport themselves by bike around NYC they’ll talk about how bad some of the drivers there are toward cyclists and how many close calls they’ve had. This felt like a political ax he was grinding to get out some of the need for blame when you suffer such catastrophe as he did. I find it a bit baffling that his parents� line was him feeling depressed about recovery right after a medical appointment that seemed to leave a dire prediction for the rest of his life, but apparently they supported him in blaming someone so unconnected to the event that derailed him 🤷♀�
There are times where he seemed the stereotype of a frat boy and some things tied to that I found annoying, tho having gotten onto the hash crowd in recent years, I have a bit more understanding of that kind of scene - it may be the Irish thing too, thinking of some Irish friends here.
And I must admit, it’s at times hard to hear of someone who’s always at the center of a crowd no matter what’s happening and just kind of taking it for granted when some of us have trouble scaring up one person to give a damn when we’re injured or struggling.
Not my fave but definitely worth the read/listen.
I’ll try to be brief with what bugged me as it was sporadic and for the huge majority of the book it was much more the above.
Blaming a union leader for a bus driver running into one...I still don’t quite get this - it seemed like it wasn’t a major part of the story but it popped up around 4 times as sth that needled him when he thought about his accident. But seriously, it was a road accident with an irresponsible bus driver, and if you talk to ppl who transport themselves by bike around NYC they’ll talk about how bad some of the drivers there are toward cyclists and how many close calls they’ve had. This felt like a political ax he was grinding to get out some of the need for blame when you suffer such catastrophe as he did. I find it a bit baffling that his parents� line was him feeling depressed about recovery right after a medical appointment that seemed to leave a dire prediction for the rest of his life, but apparently they supported him in blaming someone so unconnected to the event that derailed him 🤷♀�
There are times where he seemed the stereotype of a frat boy and some things tied to that I found annoying, tho having gotten onto the hash crowd in recent years, I have a bit more understanding of that kind of scene - it may be the Irish thing too, thinking of some Irish friends here.
And I must admit, it’s at times hard to hear of someone who’s always at the center of a crowd no matter what’s happening and just kind of taking it for granted when some of us have trouble scaring up one person to give a damn when we’re injured or struggling.
Not my fave but definitely worth the read/listen.
April 17, 2014
So here's the only thing I think I really *need* to say about this book: If you think that you are having a bad day, or week, or month, or year, just pick up this book. The next time you think you think you've been through something really "difficult" or get caught up in how "hard" your life has been, give, say, the first quarter of it a read. If you ever start feeling sorry for yourself or feel like you're going through something tough and are feeling frustrated & discouraged about how long the road seems, give ol' Matty Long a hundred pages or so. If you still feel the same way after, you are not human.
I don't want to spoil the impact of the first few chapters, but the broad strokes are that Long was a Brooklyn firefighter, BQ marathoner, & Iron Man who got run over by a bus in December 2005 & suffered a litany of absolutely horrific injuries. The book chronicles is journey from a miserable, barely recognizable, barely functional, physical & mental wreck of a human to, well, the guy on the cover of the book. (I won't spoil the ending any more than that.)
So yeah. I've basically decided I don't really get to feel discouraged about anything ever again.
There are a few things about the writing & Long's personality that kind of bug me (particularly with regard to how he seems to view women), but the story itself is just so overwhelmingly incredible that I can't really deduct more than, like, a quarter of a star.
I don't want to spoil the impact of the first few chapters, but the broad strokes are that Long was a Brooklyn firefighter, BQ marathoner, & Iron Man who got run over by a bus in December 2005 & suffered a litany of absolutely horrific injuries. The book chronicles is journey from a miserable, barely recognizable, barely functional, physical & mental wreck of a human to, well, the guy on the cover of the book. (I won't spoil the ending any more than that.)
So yeah. I've basically decided I don't really get to feel discouraged about anything ever again.
There are a few things about the writing & Long's personality that kind of bug me (particularly with regard to how he seems to view women), but the story itself is just so overwhelmingly incredible that I can't really deduct more than, like, a quarter of a star.
November 5, 2015
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My final thoughts on this book is: This book is not for everybody. Somebody who might share a similar trauma or life altering event seeking a little inspiration to get through a difficult plateau in recovery or a runner or athlete who has run out of steam might be able to relate to the dedication Matt repeats often about his commitment to the awkward and difficult moments in his life after the accident that left him permanently scarred. He is an motivational speaker, an athlete, and overall inspiring as he fought with Hell on a regular basis and then coming back from a near-death experience and lived to tell the tale.
Check it out. You won’t be sorry.
- Krys
My final thoughts on this book is: This book is not for everybody. Somebody who might share a similar trauma or life altering event seeking a little inspiration to get through a difficult plateau in recovery or a runner or athlete who has run out of steam might be able to relate to the dedication Matt repeats often about his commitment to the awkward and difficult moments in his life after the accident that left him permanently scarred. He is an motivational speaker, an athlete, and overall inspiring as he fought with Hell on a regular basis and then coming back from a near-death experience and lived to tell the tale.
Check it out. You won’t be sorry.
- Krys
January 7, 2011
This was a very inspiring book. Matt Long was an NYC firefighter who was biking to work due to an NYC transit strike. He was struck by a tour bus, pinned underneath, and impaled by the bike handle. Given a 5% chance to live, this book details his struggle back to be "normal" again. He had run marathons and done an Ironman, and he was determined to do so again. He endured several years of grueling physical therapy, and more than 40 surgeries, and two years later, he ran in the NYC marathon in a little over 7 hours. He also completed an Ironman as well. It was very interesting to read about his struggles, and his strength to overcome the challenges he faced after the accident.
December 3, 2010
I don't know exactly what it is about this guy but I just loved his voice and his story. I think I would have liked Matt Long had I known him before his accident. His spirit and eventual successes (the NYC marathon, completing an Ironman) just make him all the more likeable. Matt is painfully honest about his injuries and the impacts they have had on his body. He also admits to periods of deep despair and depression. I felt like cheering though when Matt picked himself up and through grit and determination became an athlete once again.
April 19, 2013
I couldn't bring myself to finish this book. I found Matty Long to be arrogant, and his overt machismo was making it harder and harder to stomach. I can certainly respect everything he has been through, and do not wish that on even my worst enemy. However, I couldn't bring myself to get "into his shoes". I wasn't inspired to like him.
May 3, 2011
Amazing and inspirational - I read it in one day! (Though I'll admit to skimming some of the paragraphs with descriptions of his injuries - they were a bit intense for me though). Matt's achievements and his attitude are incredible and I'd encourage everyone to read this.
December 17, 2016
I loved this book for a lot of reasons... I am interested in a lot of the same things he enjoys doing, triumph over adversity, and his feelings felt really honest to me. I flew through this book at a tremendously busy time of the year, so that speaks to hoe much I liked it also!
March 1, 2011
I really enjoyed this. Anyone who considers him or herself an athlete should read it.
October 17, 2011
Inspiring--brought me to tears! If Matt Long can return to running after being run over by a bus, maybe I can make a come back from mono. ;)
April 29, 2012
Sorry, didnt like this book so I quit reading half way through. Waaayyyy to preachy for my taste, and kind of political - I couldn't get passed that.
March 21, 2024
His recovery story is incredible, inspiring, courageous.....all the words.
But I don't want to conflate that with the authorship - it's just too much machismo for me.
But I don't want to conflate that with the authorship - it's just too much machismo for me.
November 10, 2021
Book 67 of 2021
A good memoir sucks the reader and the reader can relate to most or all of what is being expressed. In that regard, I think this one falls a bit short.
Matt Long is a confident fella. That can easily be confused with arrogance, but let's face it. He's a good looking guy, FDNY, great athlete. I think he can share certain stories and merely be telling his story. That's not arrogance and I won't hold it against him, though at times it was a little distracting.
To be certain, Matt Long has a hell of a story to tell. He was a great athlete, he was at 9/11, he suffered an insanely brutal accident and largely bounced back from it. Regardless of some of his side stories and attitudes, that's a whale of a tale. Even inspirational to those who weasel out of semi-painful chores.
But much of the book, I thought, was directed more at the people Long knows. That stuff I don't care much about as I have zero way of relating to it. The stuff about the accident and recovery? At times, gold. Most interesting to me was the ordeal about the colostomy bag. That's incredibly personal stuff. Matt not only shared it with every stranger reading his book, but gave the real details where any reader could relate. He even dropped a joke here and there. That's what kept me reading.
There are plenty of flaws in the book. Much of the dialogue includes a name, which is not really how people talk. There is his, at times, overbearing self confidence. There is all the stuff that seemed to serve him and his small circle of knowns. Ha, there was his blame on the union and strike but that's largely a philosophical different and I understand his anger.
But I thought there was just enough good stuff to get me to the finish line. In the end, Long proves that life is difficult but goals can still be achieved. That's a lesson many who never went through this never really understand, myself included. I'm glad he was able to make a recovery and I wish him well.
A good memoir sucks the reader and the reader can relate to most or all of what is being expressed. In that regard, I think this one falls a bit short.
Matt Long is a confident fella. That can easily be confused with arrogance, but let's face it. He's a good looking guy, FDNY, great athlete. I think he can share certain stories and merely be telling his story. That's not arrogance and I won't hold it against him, though at times it was a little distracting.
To be certain, Matt Long has a hell of a story to tell. He was a great athlete, he was at 9/11, he suffered an insanely brutal accident and largely bounced back from it. Regardless of some of his side stories and attitudes, that's a whale of a tale. Even inspirational to those who weasel out of semi-painful chores.
But much of the book, I thought, was directed more at the people Long knows. That stuff I don't care much about as I have zero way of relating to it. The stuff about the accident and recovery? At times, gold. Most interesting to me was the ordeal about the colostomy bag. That's incredibly personal stuff. Matt not only shared it with every stranger reading his book, but gave the real details where any reader could relate. He even dropped a joke here and there. That's what kept me reading.
There are plenty of flaws in the book. Much of the dialogue includes a name, which is not really how people talk. There is his, at times, overbearing self confidence. There is all the stuff that seemed to serve him and his small circle of knowns. Ha, there was his blame on the union and strike but that's largely a philosophical different and I understand his anger.
But I thought there was just enough good stuff to get me to the finish line. In the end, Long proves that life is difficult but goals can still be achieved. That's a lesson many who never went through this never really understand, myself included. I'm glad he was able to make a recovery and I wish him well.
July 29, 2022
So disclosure number one! This was an audible completion, my very first audible book, because it’s told by the author Matthew Long!
That said I can say that via listening to this book there were many chapters where I literally stopped the Audible and I had to walk away because I felt like the book was very self-absorbed and arrogant.
However if I were to be completely honest, I am not the most athletic individual in this world, so where do I get off throwing stones when I’m in a glass house too?!?
Sincerely my fat darier has never even so much as sign up for or completed a 5K let alone a major marathon like the New York, Boston or an Iron Man?!?
Whole heartedly just the written description of an Iron Man has me running as fast as I can to find the biggest rock to hide under!
I would say that if you are reading or listening to this book and you too are struggling with some of the more challenging chapters, keep going!!
Get to the epilogue you won’t be sorry it’s totally worth it if only to be thankful beyond words that you were not hit & run over by Multi-ton city bus!!
No one reading this would survive the odds like the author - our lives would cease to exist & Even if the eyes reading what I have to share about my opinion of this book are even able to compete in a New York Boston or Iron Man are you even in such supreme shape to handle the medical Mount Everest? Don’t forget the spiritual & psychological Mount Everests!!
A very inspiring story about a man who is redefining who he is - what matters & what defines him! It’s a journey about chapters in a life lived that stay with you for the rest of your life!!
That said I can say that via listening to this book there were many chapters where I literally stopped the Audible and I had to walk away because I felt like the book was very self-absorbed and arrogant.
However if I were to be completely honest, I am not the most athletic individual in this world, so where do I get off throwing stones when I’m in a glass house too?!?
Sincerely my fat darier has never even so much as sign up for or completed a 5K let alone a major marathon like the New York, Boston or an Iron Man?!?
Whole heartedly just the written description of an Iron Man has me running as fast as I can to find the biggest rock to hide under!
I would say that if you are reading or listening to this book and you too are struggling with some of the more challenging chapters, keep going!!
Get to the epilogue you won’t be sorry it’s totally worth it if only to be thankful beyond words that you were not hit & run over by Multi-ton city bus!!
No one reading this would survive the odds like the author - our lives would cease to exist & Even if the eyes reading what I have to share about my opinion of this book are even able to compete in a New York Boston or Iron Man are you even in such supreme shape to handle the medical Mount Everest? Don’t forget the spiritual & psychological Mount Everests!!
A very inspiring story about a man who is redefining who he is - what matters & what defines him! It’s a journey about chapters in a life lived that stay with you for the rest of your life!!
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