In Runner as Hero, Jay Kimiecik becomes an athlete again--in his case, a masters runner--as a way to revive his life. Kimiecik explores the world of aging, training, and performing through a self-experimental, self-reflective lens-- merging science, mythology, and performance psychology. On his heroic journey, Kimiecik talks to aging experts, scientists, top-performing athletes, and the ghost of legendary Steve Prefontaine. Kimiecik's keen...