New York Times Best Seller A world-class runner and four-time Olympian shares the life lessons he’’s learned from each of the 26 marathons he’’s run in his storied career. “An athlete whose wisdom and lessons aren’t just for runners.” (The Washington Post) When Meb Keflezighi - the first person in history to win both the Boston and New York City marathons as well as an Olympic marathon medal - ran his final marathon in New York City on November 5, 2017, it marked the end of an extraordinary distance-running career. Meb's last marathon was also his 26th, and each of those marathons has come with its own unique challenges, rewards, and outcomes.

In 26 Marathons, Meb takes listeners on those legendary races, along every hill, bend, and unexpected turn of events that made each marathon an exceptional learning experience, and a fascinating story. 26 Marathons offers the wisdom Meb has gleaned about life, family, identity, and faith in addition to tips about running, training, and nutrition.

He shows runners of all levels how to apply the lessons he’s learned to their own running and lives.