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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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 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 New York Boston Injury
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Matt Long endured the most horrific accident that could have been avoided, yet his fight and tenacity saw him overcome multiple surgeries and other rehab obstacles to be able to once again be an elite athlete. A great example of how your friends and family, and an incredible team of clinicians can inspire and support you to do anything you set your heart on. Great listening, thank you for sharing Matt.

An inspiring read

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this story doesn't pull any punches, telling the while story, which in the end is very inspirational

warts and all - impressive story

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Loved it. Excellent narration. What an inspirational story. I'll never complain again from being too tired to run.

Brilliant!!!! I literally couldn't stop listening.

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Crazy story of what can only be described as an everyday hero. If ever you feel that life is a struggle you need to hear this book. Nothing is ever too hard.

So inspiring

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Such an inspiring book - not just for those who compete in endurance sports. The performance by Matthew Del Negro is also first class! Captured the tone of the text absolutely perfectly!

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