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The Last Pick: The Boston Marathon Race Director's Road to Success [Paperback]

David J. McGillivray , Linda Glass Fechter , Joan Benoit Samuelson
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

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Book Description

April 4, 2006
"If you can dream it, it can happen." In this heartening book, Boston Marathon race director and motivational speaker David McGillivray shares the challenges he has overcome to inspire readers to similar triumphs in their own lives.

Always the last pick for team sports because of his small stature, David McGillivray drove himself to excel at individual sports. Whe he was 16, he set himself up for the one "failure" that would motivate the rest of his life. He attempted to run in his first Boston Marathon - without training for the event. Not crossing the finish line could have been a crushing blow. Instead he went on to complete 115 marathons and eventually to become the Boston Marathon's race director.

At age 23, McGillivray completed his celebrated 3,452-mile run across the United States to raise money for cancer research. The story of his journey and what he learned about himself will give all readers a new understanding of how to prepare for and achieve success. McGillivray's many accomplishments will convince readers that virtually any goal is possible. This book will motivate them to overcome the mental obstacles that often keep dreams from becoming reality.




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About the Author

DAVID J. McGILLIVRAY is race director of the Boston Marathon. He has delivered more than 1,200 motivational speeches and, as president and founder of Dave McGillivray Sports Enterprises Inc. (DMSE), he has raised over $1 million for various charities. He lives in Boston, Massachusetts.

LINDA GLASS FECHTER is a freelance writer who has worked for over 16 years with various charities and athletic organizations.



Product Details

  • Paperback: 260 pages
  • Publisher: Rodale Books (April 4, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1594864225
  • ISBN-13: 978-1594864223
  • Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.8 x 8.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #847,001 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Inspiration from someone who has done some inspiring things. Christopher Russell  |  3 reviewers made a similar statement
I found the writing style endearing and Dave McGillivray's achievements to be inspiring. K. Park  |  2 reviewers made a similar statement
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Challenge yourself to think big! April 21, 2006
By K. Park
Format:Paperback
This book was just what the doctor ordered as an antidote to a humdrum winter and a pudgy middle! I found the writing style endearing and Dave McGillivray's achievements to be inspiring. We may not all run across the country, but we can all have goals that challenge us. It's one of those books that you don't want to end...there's a magic to it that makes you feel ageless. I look at my aches and pains in a new way, and when I feel exhausted during a run I think "Well, at least I can stop before the next state...."
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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring and motivating April 1, 2006
Format:Paperback
If you are in a mid-life funk, this is the book to read. Dave writes about many of his accompishments as if he were having a conversation with you and in all of his stories there is an important message: MOVE, BELIEVE, and SET GOALS no matter how lofty. I managed to finish one 5k race my entire life and I am just now realizing how important that race was.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Last Pick: The boston Marathon Race May 16, 2009
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Good material of challange, success and accepting retirement. Thank you I needed that now that I am in my 60's accepting retirement is hard for me. Thanks.
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3.0 out of 5 stars A race director talks about himself
For those wondering about the purpose of reviews, "The Last Pick" offers a good lesson.

The cover of the book has the title, the subtitle "The Boston Marathon Race... Read more
Published 17 months ago by WDX2BB
5.0 out of 5 stars A well written, witty and inspiring read
This is a chronicle of Dave's athletic achievements refracted through his wit, everyman's life and New England charm. Read more
Published on April 29, 2009 by Gregory Tutunjian
3.0 out of 5 stars Light Reading good for all runners
McGillivray has led an amazing life, of that there is no doubt. His book chronicles some of his most incredibly adventures. Read more
Published on June 25, 2008 by J. S. Breunig
4.0 out of 5 stars An inspirational life
I was very surprised at how much McGillivray accomplished in his life. I picked up his book expecting to read about a marathoner and his experience as the race director of the... Read more
Published on May 30, 2008 by Brian Hawkinson
2.0 out of 5 stars 250 Pages of Bragging
This is the most annoying, self-aggrandizing narrative ever written. He brags about everything he's ever done, inserts useless "quotes" from his friends and siblings - mostly... Read more
Published on January 16, 2008 by Knulla Dej
5.0 out of 5 stars Could be titled "Fight the Good Fight" or "Never Say Die"
Starts a bit slowly - just like a good long run - but certainly worth the time and effort as it hits its stride. Read more
Published on December 23, 2007 by J. Maguire
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational
Great read Dave!

Inspiration from someone who has done some inspiring things. Dave's the real deal. Read more
Published on February 9, 2007 by Christopher Russell
4.0 out of 5 stars It's not the size of the dog in the fight ...
..but rather the size of the fight in the dog. McGillavray has a lot of FIGHT in him. This is a motivating and inspiring story or true grit by an unpretentious guy. Read more
Published on July 1, 2006 by Kevin Quinley
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