The Messengers

To most people, running a marathon seems a remarkable and remotely possible achievement, a major lifetime accomplishment. To run 100 or more marathons and ultra-marathons is even harder for people to comprehend, especially when you consider that more people have climbed Mt. Everest than run 100 marathons. This book starts with the basic question: Why do people choose to run 100 or more marathons? Answering this question unfolds a rich tapestry of insights that provide a window into the soul of the long distance runner. The author conducted interviews with over 120 of these amazing individuals from around the world, including Canada, US, South Africa, UK, Ireland, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and several European countries.