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“Featuring the story of a historic, unforgettable win and insight into the life of an indelible champion, Choosing to Run is a truly inspirational memoir from Boston Marathon winner and Olympian Des Linden, sharing her personal story and what motivates her to keep showing up.�� (GoodReads)

I sprinted through this (pardon the pun)! Part memoir, part play-by-play of the 2018 Boston Marathon, this was completely enthralling. But then, I enjoy reading about runners and running (Want proof? Check out my “book stack�� from 6 Mar 23.)

I remember watching both Olympic Marathon trials described in the memoir and being electrified by the athletes�� performance. Desi always had my heart because she was short (like me) and always seemed to be the underdog. No dramatics, no theatrics, just determination, putting one foot in front of the other. This comes across loud and clear in her memoir.

If you enjoy athlete memoirs, I recommend CHOOSING TO RUN.

Thanks, NetGalley and Penguin Group Dutton, for a Digital Review Copy.