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The Long Run

One Man's Attempt to Regain his Athletic Career-and His Life-by Running the New York City Marathon

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The Long Run

By: Matthew Long, Charles Butler
Narrated by: Matthew Del Negro
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Summary

 On the morning of December 22, 2005, New York City firefighter Matt Long was cycling to work when he was struck by and sucked under a 20-ton bus making an illegal turn. The injuries he sustained pushed him within inches of death. Miraculously, after five months in the hospital and more than 40 operations, Matt was able to start his recovery. In addition to his physical injuries, Matt found the psychological consequences of the accident nearly as hard to process. In the 18 months before the accident, he had competed in more than 20 premier athletic events and had qualified for running’s most prestigious race, the Boston Marathon. After the accident, one doctor told him he’d be lucky if he could even walk without a cane.

The Long Run is the emotional and incredibly honest story of Matt’s determination to fight through fear, despair, loneliness, and intense physical and psychological pain to regain the life he once had. It chronicles Matt’s road to recovery as he teaches himself to walk again and, a mere three years later, to run in the 2008 New York City Marathon. Personal Development Personal Success Running & Jogging Sports Inspiring Heartfelt New York Injury
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loved this book of the story of Matt Long. very inspiring read well worth a listen

incredibly good!

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I couldn't put my headphones down,
Moving yet motivational how can you make excuses when Matty went threw all that!

Very motivating

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Brilliant story! The journey to and from work was made so much more pleasurable. Go Long!!

Inspirational!

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What an inspiring man. I laughed and cried it is a fantastic story of pure determination by a true iron man.

Inspiring what a story!

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If you could sum up The Long Run in three words, what would they be?

Not only is Matthew Long's story extraordinary it is inspiring, gripping and one of the best books I've ever read.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I cried tears of sadness and joy as Matthew's story unfolded.

Any additional comments?

Read it or listen to the audio version. Either way you must find out what has happened on Matt Long's journey so far.

Incredible.

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