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Run to Overcome: The Inspiring Story of an American Champion's Long-Distance Quest to Achieve a Big Dream Hardcover – October 25, 2010

by Meb Keflezighi (Author), Joan Benoit Samuelson (Foreword), Dick Patrick (Contributor)
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The incredible true story of Meb Keflezighi, winner of the 2014 Boston Marathon!
When Meb Keflezighi won the New York City Marathon in 2009—the first American to do so in 27 years—some critics questioned whether the Eritrean-born runner was “really” an American despite his citizenship status and representing the USA on two Olympic and several World Championship teams. Yet Meb is the living embodiment of the American dream. His family came to the U.S. to escape from a life of poverty and a violent war with Ethiopia; Meb was 12 at the time, spoke no English, and had never raced a mile. Yet he became an A student and a high school state and national champion. And when he stood on the platform as a silver medalist in the 2004 Olympics, Meb knew his hard work and determination had paid off. How could life be any better?
Then it all came crashing down. Meb, a favorite for the Beijing Olympics, fractured his pelvis during the trials and was left literally crawling. His close friend and fellow marathoner suffered a cardiac arrest at the trials and died that same day. Devastated, Meb was about to learn whether his faith in God, the values his parents had taught him, and his belief that he was born to run were enough to see him through.
Run to Overcome tells the inspirational story of a man who discovered the real meaning of victory, and who embodies the American spirit of overcoming the odds.
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Running is like life.You start at the same place with your fellow runners. You all finish at the same place. How you do is largely up to you. If you win, you congratulate your team and yourself. If you lose, you evaluate how to improve. You can’t make excuses like “He didn’t pass me the ball” or “The coach didn’t put me in.” It’s on you. That’s the beauty of the sport.
Faced with adversity and heartbreak at every stage of his career as a record-breaking long-distance runner, Meb Keflezighi learned from a young age to dream big and never give up—no matter how hard or far away the finish line seemed.
In Run to Overcome, Meb reveals the source of his inspirational grit and determination and urges readers from every walk of life to rely on their God-given talents to see them through life’s obstacles.
“Don’t you realize that in a race everyone runs, but only one person gets the prize? So run to win!” 1 Corinthians 9:24

Mebrahtom “Meb” Keflezighi and his family came to the United States after fleeing their native country of Eritrea to escape a violent war with Ethiopia. His unexpected athletic and academic successes earned him a full scholarship to UCLA, where he won four NCAA titles in one year and earned his BA in communication studies with a specialization in business. Meb is an Olympic silver medalist (Athens 2004) and a three-time national champion in cross country running (2001, 2002, and 2009). He came back from an injury to win the 2009 New York City Marathon, setting a personal best time of 2:09:15. Meb became a U.S. citizen in 1998. He lives in Mammoth Lakes, California, with his wife, Yordanos, and their three daughters, Sara, Fiyori, and Yohana.
Dick Patrick has worked as a sports reporter and editor at newspapers for 34 years (including more than 24 at USA Today). He has covered Olympic Games, Final Fours, track and field world championships, world cross country championships, and more than 60 major marathons. He has won several Associated Press awards as well as awards from the National Distance Running Hall of Fame and the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association. He recently was named the first winner of the George Hirsch Media Award, presented by the New York Road Runners for contributions to distance running. He lives in Vienna, Virginia, with his wife, Jody, and two children, Eamonn and Shea. This is his first book.

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“I am often at my best when things look the worst.” – Meb Keflezighi

Meb Keflezighi (Kef-lez-ghee) is all about hope and second chances—starting with his very survival. The child of a small African country ravaged by a brutal war, Meb arrived in America with nothing but the clothes on his back, speaking no English and never having raced a mile. So how did he end up an A student, one of the most celebrated and respected athletes of his generation, and winner of the 2009 New York City Marathon?
His story sounds like the living embodiment of the American dream . . . but Meb’s path to victory hasn’t been smooth. Not long after he stood on the Olympic platform as a U.S. silver medalist, it all came crashing down. And he was about to find out whether his faith in God, the values his parents had taught him, and his belief that he was born to run were enough to see him through.
Run to Overcome tells the inspirational story of a man who discovered the real meaning of victory, and shares the secrets to overcoming the odds in your own life.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Tyndale Momentum (October 25, 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1414339577
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1414339573
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.25 x 1 x 9.25 inches
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Customers find the story inspiring and motivational. They say it's a heartfelt look into the life journey of a runner. Readers also mention the spiritual side of Meb is humbling. They say the book teaches the story of the American dream and is amazing for runners and non-runners alike.

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"...It teaches the story of the American dream that many of my middle school students can identify with and it teaches the story of what it means to..." Read more

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Customers find the book wonderful, easy to read, and quick. They say it's a must-read for any fan of running and also any fan of humanity. Readers mention the story is well-written and hard to put down.

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Customers find the book eye-opening, impressive, and inspiring. They appreciate the amazing detail and refreshing perspective. Readers also mention that the author offers a candid look into his life of becoming a runner.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A motivational autobiography of a great modern runner.
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2015
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Meb Keflezighi is known to many for the silver medal in 2004 Olympic Games in Athens and for his magnificent wins in New York and Boston Marathons. Yet few of us were aware of his exciting personal story of migration from Eritrea, a less known country of Africa located between Sudan and Ethiopia, to Italy and then USA. Born in a family of ten siblings, Meb learned early in his life that nothing is given and you have to fight hard to fulfill your dreams. Eventually, he (as well as his brothers and sisters) overcame the odds, educated himself, exploited his enormous talent in running and prosper. Meb's secret to success is the strict adherence to his belief system which was ingrained by his parents and consists of a mix of christian values, hard work ethos and perseverance.
Besides offering an inspirational story, the book has some other interesting points, too. It provides a glance into the life of an elite runner; his training regime, economic remuneration and contracts offered, nutrition, reconciliation of professional requirements and family life, psychological downturns and other issues which can be interesting for fans or athletes of distance running.
Overall, i enjoyed the book and i recommend it. The language is good, the structure proper and the narrative easy going. If i were to be critical, i would highlight author's tendency to be overly idealistic. The notion, which transcends the whole book and suggests that if you try hard enough and be a good guy, the universe will conspire to help you achieve your dreams is somewhat naive - according to my opinion. That said, the book is indeed inspiring even for a - somewhat- cynic guy like me!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Run To Overcome Will Inspire You!
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2011
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Ever since I saw Meb conquer the 2009 NY marathon with the USA singlet on, I have been a huge fan! Hearing his story is inspiring, reading it firsthand in 'Run to Overcome' is a heartfelt look into Meb's life journey. Meb writes about his family's roots in Eritrea and how much his parents sacrificed to get him and his siblings to a safer environment. After years of separation and preparation, his father was able to get the family to Italy and ultimately the U.S. Meb's story is the essence of the American dream- immigrant comes to the land of opportunity, works hard, and can achieve anything he wants in life. The fact that he is now an Olympic silver medalist and one of the fastest endurance runners in the country is astonishing and wonderful. The other piece of this book that is wonderful to read is how close Meb is to his parents, siblings, wife, children, friends, and his coaches. He appears to be a genuinely caring person who is thankful to have a strong network of friends and family in his life and never takes them for granted. I loved this book and I hope to see Meb conquer many more races and goals in his lifetime. I would highly recommend this book to Meb fans, runners, and also to anyone looking for an inspiring read. It will make you want to do more with your life and be your best self.
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Olivia
4.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring story!
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2014
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Meb has an amazing story that all people, not just runners, can appreciate. I most enjoyed reading about his family's story coming to America from Eritrea. I cried with joy several times throughout this book...so moving and inspiring. He and his family are just amazing people who have never given up and have worked incredibly hard for their successes.

Another part I enjoyed was reading about his injuries and struggles....not because I'm happy he got injured but because being a runner myself, it is nice to know that I'm not alone! Runners of ALL levels need to train and recover properly in order to avoid injury. And even amazing runners like Meb have bad race days...you just have to think long term, accept it, rest, and try again.

What keeps me from 5 stars is I felt that the book covered way too much in nitty gritty race details and times...they became a little tedious to read through and I found myself skimming over those parts to get back to the overarching story. I'm sure the more serious running audience appreciates, but I'm a little more casual and run as a hobby.

Overall very enjoyable read!
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Juan Maldonado
5.0 out of 5 stars A great book for young athletes too!!
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2014
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I loved this easy to read story of Meb. The entire story was focused around Meb, embedded in his social circles of family, friends, dreamers (other elite athletes) and kind strangers. Not only do you get to meet the champion, but you get to meet those who supported him and believed in him. For example, my pre-teen daughter identified with Meb's coach, Bob Larson.

This book is appropriate for all ages and I believe is especially great for young athletes. It teaches the story of the American dream that many of my middle school students can identify with and it teaches the story of what it means to have faith in yourself and to let God provide you strength when you are out of your own. You get to see how Meb negotiates the college recruiting process as well as be a college athlete and stellar student.

Run to Overcome also takes you into the details and nuances of being an elite athlete. Very eye-opening and ultimately, inspirational.
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5.0 out of 5 stars First Rate Sports Biography!
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2018
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I purchased Meb's biography after watching him win The Boston Marathon at the finish line In Boston. What a special day that was on so many levels. I had been a fan of Meb over the years and I decided to purchase the audio version to listen to in my car. The story is well written and Mr. Patrick's narration is first rate. I enjoyed this story very much and I will be listening to it again soon. I must say that I enjoyed the story even more than I expected I would. It was interesting to hear Meb's family story and I found the details regarding his training to be very informative. This story does not include Meb's Boston victory as it predates this event. I highly recommend this audio version of Meb's biography! Well done!
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James D.F. Harris
5.0 out of 5 stars running imitating life
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Stewart Gunyon
5.0 out of 5 stars great story about a great man
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Whether you're a runner or not you'll be captivated my Meb's humility and amazing positive attitude. If you are a runner you'll be inspired by his work ethic and determination. A very enjoyable read! Now put your phone down and go run!
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