26 Marathons: What I've Learned About Faith, Identity, Running, and Life From Each Marathon I've Run

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Four-time Olympic marathoner Meb Keflezighi shares his lessons on life, family, faith, and running through a reflection on each of the 26 marathons he's run in his storied career. When four-time Olympian Meb Keflezighi ran his final marathon in New York City on November 5, 2017, it marked the end of an extraordinary distance-running career. Meb will be remembered as the only person in history to win both the Boston and New York City marathons as well as an Olympic marathon silver medal. Meb's last marathon was also his 26th, and each of those 26 marathons has come with its own unique challenges, rewards, and outcomes for him. Through focused narrative, Meb describes key moments and triumphs that made each marathon a unique learning experience and shows runners--whether recreational or professional--how to apply the lessons he's learned to their own running and lives. Chronologically organized by marathon, 26 Marathons offers wisdom Meb has gleaned about life, family, identity, and faith in addition to tips about running, training, and nutrition. Equal parts inspiration and practical advice, this book will provide readers an inside look at the life and success of one of the greatest runners living today.

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Keflezighi is a four-time Olympian who has won the Boston and New York marathons so its fitting that his 2017 New York Marathon was not just his last, but his 26th. Thats one marathon race per marathon mile for an athlete whose wisdom and lessons arent just for runners.The Washington Post

26 Marathons is a fantastic book. It tells the story of Meb Keflezighis career by documenting his marathons, but its not really about running. Its about life! About setting goals and pursuing them, and how to continue to strive to excel in the midst of satisfaction and disappointments. Meb drives home the fact that winning in life isnt defined by coming in first place. This book is not just for runners. It will help you no matter what your passion in life might be.Tony Dungy, Super Bowl Winning Coach, NFL Hall of Famer, and New York Times bestselling author

Meb is as great a champion as I've ever known,and an even better person.26 Marathons is the perfect roadmap for your journey to the top of the mountain.This radiantly brilliant treatise on life through sport, family, faith, perseverance and persistence epitomizes everything that I strive for, and on a path that Meb has already traveled. Thank you, for shining the light, for being the true giant among us, and for showing us that tomorrow is worth the effort to get there.Run on, beam on, teach on, carry on.Bill Walton, Former NBA champion & MVP

This book is a gift from Meb. I couldnt put it down as memories flooded back and his vivid descriptions put us in the races with him. Reading this a race at a time or by the years, first timers and pros alike will be inspired to run to win on and off the roads.Mary Wittenberg, Former CEO NYRR, Virgin Sport

"I've watched Meb build a legendary career in distance running, one marathon at a time. 26 Marathonsis a captivating look at each race from his professional marathon career and the valuable lessons they taught him about running and life." John Legere, CEO T-Mobile

Author Bio

MEB KEFLEZIGHI's victory at the 2014 Boston marathon made him the first American man to win the race in 31 years. He's won more than a dozen national titles and is a three-time US Olympian. A four-time Olympic marathoner, Meb is also the founder of the MEB Foundation, which funds programs that promote fitness and other positive lifestyle choices for children. He lives in San Diego, CA.