Going Long: Legends, Oddballs, Comebacks & Adventures (The Best Stories from Runner's World)

by Editors of Runner's World Maga (Editor), David Willey (Editor)

Overview

For more than 40 years, Runner's World magazine has been the world's leading authority on running—bringing its readers the latest running advice and some of the most compelling sports narratives ever told. From inspirational stories such as "A Second Life"(the story of Matt Long, the FDNY firefighter who learned to run again after a critical injury) to analytical essays such as "White Men Can't Run" (a look at what puts African runners at the front of the pack), the magazine captivates its readers every month.

Now, for the first time, the editors of Runner's World have gathered these and other powerful tales to give readers a collection of writing that is impossible to put down.

With more than 40 gripping stories, Going Long - edited by David Willey - transcends the sport of running to reach anyone with an appetite for drama, inspiration, and a glimpse into the human condition.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781605295336
Publisher:	Harmony/Rodale
Publication date:	03/30/2010
Series:	Runner's World
Pages:	400
Product dimensions:	6.46(w) x 9.04(h) x 1.04(d)

About the Author

RUNNER'S WORLD is the worldwide authority on running information. It aims to help runners of all ages and abilities achieve their health, fitness, and performance goals and to inspire them with vivid, memorable storytelling.

Table of Contents

Introduction v

Inspirations

16 Minutes From Home Steve Friedman 3

A Second Life Charles Butler 15

Team Hoyt Starts Again John Brant 31

Dogged Steve Friedman 44

Life and Limb Bruce Barcott 60

A Moment of Silence Steve Friedman 80

Legends

A Wicked Good Life Kenny Moore 93

Duel in the Sun John Brant 106

After the Fall Steve Friedman 121

The Power and the Glory Michael Perry 138

Determined Cynthia Gorney 150

Pure Heart Amby Burfoot 160

Leading Men Kenny Moore 175

True Originals

The Return of Boston Billy Steve Rushin 193

A Long, Strange Trip Stephen Rodrick 205

A 6-Minute Difference Cynthia Gorney 217

The Man Who Taught Me Everything Amby Burfoot 230

The Runner's High

Finding My Stride Benjamin H. Cheever 245

Running Scared Amby Burfoot 254

Someone to Run With Sara Corbett 261

The Interval Workout John L. Parker Jr. 269

Long Time Gone John L. Parker Jr. 277

Adventures & Investigations

Secrets of the Tarahumara Christopher Mcdougall 293

Le Grizz Don Kardong 306

Following Terry Fox John Brant 321

The Fast and the Curious Robert Sullivan 335

Wonder Boy Bill Donahue 342

An Army of Run Benjamin H. Cheever 354

Welcome To Marathon Stephen Rodrick 365

Chasing Justice Kenny Moore 377

Contributors 391