My First 100 Marathons: 2,620 Miles with an Obsessive Runner

by Jeff Horowitz

Jeffrey Horowitz didn't expect to fall in love with marathoning, but that's just what happened. He had never run a race, was not on his high school track team, and had never owned a pair of running... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1602393184
• ISBN13: 9781602393189
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Best Running Book!

Reading about running is important for runners. It gives a sense of other people's travails as they surmount the obstacles to reaching their goals. Jeff Horowitz's My First 100 Marathons is truly inspiring. He writes extremely well, and gives one a sense of the human spirit, both in despair, and ultimately in achievement. If you have ever thought about running a marathon, you should read this book. Most of us will never run 100 marathons, but we can do so vicariously. Read this book!

Several times I said "yeah, that's exactly how I feel"

I am 97 marathons behind the author, but I was able to relate to and enjoy his insight on running marathons. Jeff Horowitz thoughtfully describes what drives him to run and race. I think all runners who read the book will have lots of moments when you realize that he is perfectly describing our motivation and experiences. He accurately portrays why we push our bodies to the limit and then immediately begin planning our next challenge. He also has some interesting points about how running complements our work life and he also gives advice on running and relationships. Horowitz provides informative reviews of marathons all over the world that are better written than ones that are informally posted on websites. I have personally added the Mesa Falls Marathon on my list of future races based on his enjoyable experience and he gives a good personal account of how he dealt with the Medoc Marathon, where champagne and oysters replace sport drinks and gels.

Extraordinary journey of personal growth and giving!

When an author lets you into so many areas of his personal thoughts while taking on monumental challenges, the reader is afforded the wonderful opportunity to become emotionally attached and is rewarded with passion towards his achievements! Smiling with joy as Jeff takes us running around the world to remarkable places, recognizing his relationship with his father, the success of the "king of the hill", and the 100th! Jeff's outlook towards giving back, by training others who ran for charity is admirable. I loved the "why run the marathon?" laps and the tips at the end of each chapter. It is clever and most useful for anyone who wants to run; no matter the distance. Jeff's courage and attitude towards failure and success will certainly transcend to challenges in my life. What a story, what lessons, what a writer!!!!!