![]() He’s never been arrested, was never late with a bill, and he sits through five p.m. A little shorter than he used to be, which was never exactly tall. How does a ghost story start? How about with an old man? The one I’m thinking about is unexceptional on the surface. "synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title. ![]() Over the 26.2 chapters that follow, Powell grapples with his past relationships, gaining insight and hard-won discipline that give him hope for the future. He moved to Boulder and began running in earnest for the first time in his life. Knocked down by a painful divorce and inspired by his father, Powell decided to change his mindset and circumstances. Running Away is the story of how one decision can alter the course of a life. It was also about the joy and relief of coming back up after hitting rock bottom. Powell’s emotional reaction to completing the race wasn’t just about the run, though. Long distance runners understand where those tears come from, even if there are others who will never understand what drives someone to run 26.2 consecutive miles in a grueling mental and physical test. When journalist Robert Andrew Powell finished his first marathon, he cried, cradled in his father’s arms. A moving memoir about failure, acceptance, and the challenge of simply staying in the race ![]()
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