Sara Wolf was told by her senior high school coach that she would never be a runner. In 2010, Wolf beat the bridge at the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, DC, completing her fourth marathon. Beating the Bridge inspires forward movement, personal growth, and peace of mind. Wolf writes in a relaxed, conversational style that is witty and enlightening. She provides an insight into personal thoughts, feelings and struggles and the reader is left with hope, optimism, and a desire to make bold choices. Humorous anecdotes, life experiences, and struggles for a definition of self are mixed with empowering, encouraging words that call for action and proactive decision-making. It is light, easy reading that is insightful, entertaining, and thought-provoking. Read and be inspired to beat your own bridge!
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I can appreciate Sara's story, but found the book difficult to read. The story is basically told and finished in the first third of the book, and then retold over and over. I honestly couldn't finish reading it.
The title of Sara B. Wolf's "Beating the Bridge" directly refers to her "beating the bridge" at the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, DC -- to arriving at a particular bridge early enough in that race to avoid being unceremoniously bussed to the finish line, where no finisher medal awaits. But the subtitle of Wolf's book -- "Make Choices that Empower and Inspire" -- says it all. So this book is not just about marathons. Sara sews a rich quilt of her own stories about such topics as injury recovery, sausages (not what you might first guess), firemen, and even quilts. But running marathons is the dominant topic.
Here are some passages that spoke to me as a marathoner:
(1) "The second marathon comes with blessed memories of sore muscles, aching knees, upset tummies, chafed skin, the post-marathon staggering walk, not being able to step down from the curb or sit down on the toilet, and knowing you have miles to go when every fiber of your being wants you to stop."
(2) "Sometimes it is uncomfortable--there can be aches, tightness, and pain. But that's okay because a little pain lets you know that you are alive. It's more gratifying with pain. Tasks that are difficult to bear are sweet to remember."
(3) "You have to empower yourself. You have to roll with the punches and just move forward, one step at a time. You have to look for the positive in the situation and turn your frown upside down. That's how you get to the finish line--one foot in front of the other."
Marathoners will love this book.
Dr. Kirk Mahoney
Author of:
Mental Tricks for Endurance Runners and Walkers (Kindle),
Mental Tricks for Endurance Runners and Walkers (Softcover),
123 Cellphone Tips for Runners and Walkers (Kindle),
123 Cellphone Tips for Runners and Walkers (Softcover)
Here are some passages that spoke to me as a marathoner:
(1) "The second marathon comes with blessed memories of sore muscles, aching knees, upset tummies, chafed skin, the post-marathon staggering walk, not being able to step down from the curb or sit down on the toilet, and knowing you have miles to go when every fiber of your being wants you to stop."
(2) "Sometimes it is uncomfortable--there can be aches, tightness, and pain. But that's okay because a little pain lets you know that you are alive. It's more gratifying with pain. Tasks that are difficult to bear are sweet to remember."
(3) "You have to empower yourself. You have to roll with the punches and just move forward, one step at a time. You have to look for the positive in the situation and turn your frown upside down. That's how you get to the finish line--one foot in front of the other."
Marathoners will love this book.
Dr. Kirk Mahoney
Author of:
Mental Tricks for Endurance Runners and Walkers (Kindle),
Mental Tricks for Endurance Runners and Walkers (Softcover),
123 Cellphone Tips for Runners and Walkers (Kindle),
123 Cellphone Tips for Runners and Walkers (Softcover)
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