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He’s one of the best-known figures in the running world today.  It seems like anywhere Bart Yasso goes, he draws a crowd.  Now, after more than 1,000 competitive races, a brush with a life crippling illness, and numerous triumphs and letdowns, Yasso is giving readers valuable advice on how to become a runner for life and experience the world through the sport of running. 

Until last night, I didn’t know much about Bart Yasso.  I knew he worked with Runner’s World magazine and that he’s a great runner.  But it wasn’t until I started reading excerpts from his new book entitled, My Life on the Run that I realized just how lucky I am to be involved in the same sport as Yasso. 

In the book, Yasso writes about the ups and downs of his running career, including a marathon in Antarctica, a run-in with an angry rhino in Nepal and battling heatstroke in a 148 mile race through
Death Valley.  But it’s not just a story of his experiences in the sport.  Yasso also gives practical advice on how anyone can become a runner for life and draw valuable lessons from the sport.  He offers guidance for beginners, intermediate and advanced runners, such as a 5k, half-marathon and marathon training schedules.   

But the stories of his running adventures are what make it a joy to read.  It will also make you happy to say that you too are a runner.  Yasso’s bottom line – Never limit where running can take you because each race or run has the potential for adventure.

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