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Inspiring journey from underdog to world-class runner.
If you've ever felt like an underdog with a dream, this book could speak directly to your heart. Gerry Lindgren's own transformation taps into the universal appeal of personal triumph and relentless determination. Whether you're an aspiring runner or simply love a good underdog story, his journey from obscurity to fame can ignite that spark of inspiration to chase your own goals.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9780615127927
Authors:
Gerry Lindgren
Publisher: Gerry Lindgren
Date of Publication: 2006-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.09
(rated by 23 readers)
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Gerry Lindgren takes readers through the growth process in distance running, from the back of the pack wimp to one of the world’s best. The book chronicles the rise of Gerry Lindgren from a last-place runner on his high school cross-country to the best high school distance runner of all time. Runners and non-runners alike will find inspiration and motivation in Lindgren’s book.
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Inspiring journey from underdog to world-class runner.
If you've ever felt like an underdog with a dream, this book could speak directly to your heart. Gerry Lindgren's own transformation taps into the universal appeal of personal triumph and relentless determination. Whether you're an aspiring runner or simply love a good underdog story, his journey from obscurity to fame can ignite that spark of inspiration to chase your own goals.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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