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.
Meb Keflezighi'svictory at the 2014 Boston marathon made him the first American man to win the race in thirty-one years. He's won nearly two dozen national titles and is a four-time USA Olympian. Meb is also the only athlete in history to earn an Olympic medal in the marathon along with victories at the New York City and Boston marathons.The author of theNew York TimesbestsellerMeb for Mortals,he founded the MEB Foundation, which funds programs that promote fitness and other positive lifestyle choices for children. He lives in San Diego, California, with his wife, Yordanos, and their daughters, Sara, Fiyori, and Yohana.
“Keflezighi is a four-time Olympian who has won the Boston and New
York marathons — so it’s fitting that his 2017 New York Marathon
was not just his last, but his 26th. That’s one marathon race per
marathon mile for an athlete whose wisdom and lessons aren’t just
for runners.”—The Washington Post
“26 Marathons is a fantastic book. It tells the story of Meb
Keflezighi’s career by documenting his marathons, but it’s not
really about running. It’s 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 isn’t 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 couldn’t 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 Marathons is 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
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