". . . a real, raw, beautiful journey . . . . "
— Coach Kate Martini Freeman, ultramarathoner, Ironman finisher, co-founder of Coyote Runners Training Group

Injured while training for a marathon, distance runner JP Mac learns his knee is wrecked. He's finished for good. Or is he? Discovering a revolutionary new method of running, Mac attempts to reinvent his form. But over time, fate unleashes a series of cruel challenges.

Knee surgery is followed by shoulder surgery. Mac is diagnosed with cancer. A new form of cancer strikes next. Massive weight gain balloons him above 270 pounds. Mac plunges into a Marianas Trench of depression. He battles self-destructive urges. But the hope of running another marathon will not fade nor "go gentle into that good night."

Part training log, part diary, this award-winning, non-fiction memoir relates Mac's incredible journey from washed-up marathoner to reborn runner. If you've ever been injured in a sport, this astonishing story is for you. If you've ever watched a dream slip away, this breath-taking tale is for you. Learn the amazing power of perseverance and mental toughness. Buy this book and discover the wonders that await when you allow your reach to exceed your grasp.