It will move anyone who has ever found meaning in the simple act of putting one foot in front of the other. It is the story of his abrupt transformation-via running-from living like a deadbeat to living like a clock, and it hits like an interval session. “Powell's tale is raw, introspective, humorous, and touching. Like a transcendent race, Running Away delivers.” - Chris Lear, author of Running with the Buffaloes “As authentic as a hard-fought ten-miler through the bitter cold of winter, Powell's memoir is an open book, warts and all. It is one of those few books that you have to read straight through – and you won’t want any interference while doing so.” - Bill Rodgers, four times winner of the Boston Marathon and former American marathon record holder Powell’s emotional reaction to completing the race wasn’t just about. Long distance runners understand where those tears come from, even if there are others who will never understand what drives someone to run 26.2 consecutive miles in a grueling mental and physical test. It's more than just a book about running. When journalist Robert Andrew Powell finished his first marathon, he cried, cradled in his father’s arms. “I truly enjoyed Running Away, not only because it seemed so real, and was so well-written, but because I could feel Robert’s struggle.
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