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Going Long: Legends, Oddballs, Comebacks & Adventures [Paperback]

Editors of Runner's World , David Willey
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

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Book Description

March 30, 2010

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 transcends the sport of running to reach anyone with an appetite for drama, inspiration, and a glimpse into the human condition.


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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.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 400 pages
  • Publisher: Rodale Books (March 30, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1605295337
  • ISBN-13: 978-1605295336
  • Product Dimensions: 6 x 1 x 9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #93,088 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Something for everyone June 2, 2010
Format:Paperback
My girlfriend received a free copy of this book at the Big Sur booth at the Boston Marathon Expo. A free copy was given out to competitors that were signed up to take on the inaugural "Boston 2 Big Sur" challenge. Runners were invited to run Boston then run Big Sur on the opposite coast 6 days later.

This book, is manna in the wilderness. There is something here for everyone. Inspirational stories abound in this 390 page book. My favorite is Charles Butler's story on New York City's own Matt Long. Matt, a career fireman, was crushed by a 20-ton bus while trying to get to work on his bike in 28 degrees during an illegal strike by the Transport Worker's Union. The bus, hired by brokerage firm Bear Sterns to get its employees to work, made an illegal turn and Matt paid the price. The police arrived to find what was left of Long under the bus with his handle bar through his intestines.

The story goes on to tell of the epic struggle of this man to regain his will to live and then train to take on the New York City Marathon!

Readers are also treated to two stories from John Cheever's son Benjamin H. Cheever. I will never refer to Benjamin H. Cheever as John Cheever's son again. The son moves out from beyond his father's shadow and is easily the finest writer in this collection.

This book is a must for any running enthusiast. I got a lot of pleasure out of devouring the 30 stories. I'd buy it at twice the price.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Super Motivational July 22, 2010
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I'd like to thank the Runners' World crew for putting this book together. Great, great read about a set of truly inspirational runners. It's a very quick read (and I'm a slow reader) and the stories are as interesting as they are motivational. Highly, highly recommend this book.
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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Quality Stories from Runner's World June 2, 2010
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These stories are all from "Runner's World" Magazine from the previous 7 years... and they're all exceptional in their own way.

The stories are told well and they come in comfortable bite-sized chapters.

They inspire, entertain, motivate, enlighten and hit all the low and high points of your emotions throughout the book's journey.

I'm surprised by the quality of this book! I highly recommend it!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars A few good stories but disappointing overall
Given the subtitle of the book (the best stories from runner's world), I was disappointed in the overall content of the book. Read more
Published 12 days ago by Mike Mertens
4.0 out of 5 stars Good
I liked the book a few stories were tedious. It seemed the editor was struggling to find material towards the end.
Published 1 month ago by Jerry Halcomb
2.0 out of 5 stars Only a few good stories
This book didn't provide what I was looking for with regards to a running novel. There were a couple of interesting stories, but it is just a compilation of other books... Read more
Published 2 months ago by LM
4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable
As a runner I enjoyed all these stories. Wished they weren't basically all US based, but that is a minor quibble. They are from a US magazine I suppose.
Published 2 months ago by R. Bennett
1.0 out of 5 stars Not impressed.
Many of the stories in this book were long and drawn out. A runner's struggles with running after a gender switch...give me a break! It went on forever... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Kimberly Bell
5.0 out of 5 stars Reading about Running - Very Good!
"Going Long" by Runner's World is filled with many very good stories about running; stories full of inspiration, history, fiction and non-fiction. Read more
Published 4 months ago by L. Gagnon
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
It is not always easy to find good books on distance runners but this is an amazing find. I find it hard to put the book down.
Published 4 months ago by Anna DeWitt
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
I bought this book for my husband and he loves it. He's not one to read much but he loves to run so I took a chance and bought it for him. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Christina Youngblood
4.0 out of 5 stars Solid read
A good read for some inspiration. Worth the read for a runner. Some stories I skipped past, but most were engaging, and difficult to put down.
Published 6 months ago by Coops
5.0 out of 5 stars nice collection
Wonderful collection of interesting stories of the rhythm of running and how it enriches our life. These articles appeared in Runner's World magazine so you may have read them... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Henry N. Caballero
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