Life Is a Marathon

A Memoir of Love and Endurance
by Matt Fitzgerald
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An endurance athlete and coach reveals how the marathon transforms the lives of everyone who attempts it--and how it has helped his own family cope with serious adversity

Step after step for 26.2 miles, hundreds of thousands of people run marathons. But why--what compels people past pain, lost toenails, 5.30...
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Published By Da Capo Lifelong Books

Format Hardback

Category

Number Of Pages 288

Publication Date 03/26/2019

ISBN 9780738284774

Dimensions 6.5 inches x 9.25 inches


"Life is a Marathon is a powerful inspiration for the body, mind, and heart: after reading the book, I want to run longer, better understand myself as an athlete, and most importantly, love with more patience and generosity."
Mark Lukach, author of the international bestseller My Lovely Wife in the Psych Ward

"Matt Fitzgerald reveals how perseverance and authentic love (whether it be for a partner, a sport, or anything that's close to one's heart) can transform a life into one that's worth living. Life is a Marathon is nothing short of remarkable."
Dyane Harwood, author of Birth of a New Brain: Healing from Postpartum Bipolar Disorder

"Life is a Marathon is a running book, of course, but it's also about love, family, passion, and what it means to find your true self. It's a must-read for anyone who has run a marathon -- or wants to."
Jen Miller, author of Running: A Love Story

"I've long admired Matt as a writer. Life is a Marathon allowed me to get to know him as a person. Thoughtful runners will appreciate this honest and insightful book."
Scott Douglas, author of Running is My Therapy, Advanced Marathoning, and several other running books

 
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