The Long Run

One Man's Attempt to Regain his Athletic Career-and His Life-by Running the New York City Marathon

De: Matthew Long, Charles Butler

Narrado por: Matthew Del Negro

Duración: 8 h y 40 m

Resumen del Editor

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.

©2010 Matthew Long (P)2010 Random House Audio

Tough as nails

This guy is obviously as tough as they come, and this is an equally tough book. I listened to it within a 24hr period, partly because I didn't want to be in a black mood for any longer. I don't mind admitting I had tears in my eyes for portions, partly because of Longs struggle, and partly because of the support he received from his family and community. Powerful, upsetting, heart warming and intense, this is not a light book but it is very thought provoking and interesting.

Interesting insight into New York & very inspiring

Would you consider the audio edition of The Long Run to be better than the print version?

Loved the audio so much if it was in print I would have read the book through the night! Well put together and inspiring.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Matt Long and all his family and buddies!

What about Matthew Del Negro’s performance did you like?

Rough sexy voice!

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Long run

Any additional comments?

Lots of insights, importance of family and friends! Reminds me how much I love running! Most interesting part for me as a South African woman living in Maputo it was so interesting learning re NY! Only thing missing was - did he meet girl of his dreams yet?

Dont pass this one up!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes!
It is a great book that will help you reach your goals!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Matt Long... Because it is about him.

Which character – as performed by Matthew Del Negro – was your favorite?

All of them... Matthew Del Negro is a great Narrator... It is hard to believe he is not the Author.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes... But I think listing to it in multiple sittings is actually a better experience... It lets the story sink in!

Any additional comments?

Dont pass this book up!

READ THIS BOOK AND NEVER USE EXCUSES

Would you consider the audio edition of The Long Run to be better than the print version?

YES

What did you like best about this story?

THE FAMILY SUPPORTED EACH OTHER.

Which scene was your favorite?

I CRIED WITH SADNESS AND JOY, DURING THE ENTIRE STORY.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

IT COULD BE WORSE

Any additional comments?

ANYONE WITH ANY PROBLEM, SHOULD READ THIS BOOK
AND REEVALUATE THEIR LIFE !

This will inspire you to run

listened to this book while training for a marathon it was the perfect story to help get through those hard days.

You think you have challenges?

What did you like about this audiobook?

This is an incredible story about the power of the human spirit and our ability to overcome all obstacles

How has the book increased your interest in the subject matter?

This book made me want to run and run and run as hard as I can

Does the author present information in a way that is interesting and insightful, and if so, how does he achieve this?

Yes - I loved the way the story unfolds of past and present stories

What did you find wrong about the narrator's performance?

Nothing - He sounded just like a guy from NYC

Do you have any additional comments?

Listen to this even if you have no interest in running

Very motivational

Bought this book for a friend who had a car accident and became a quadriplegic in June. He wanted to hear people's stories who had overcome great obstacles. This book is such as story. I listened to it, and was so motivated I began working out and running. I'm still going strong several weeks later, and I've now picked through all of Audible's fitness bios. Even if you aren't interested in fitness, it's a great read.

Listened to this twice

I really appreciate the great story telling and the sheer raw grit he had to be able to overcome such a huge life changing event that almost ended his life. What an inspiration for us all.

Just Wow!

This book spoke to me on so many levels. I'm very familiar with the races Matt describes in this book because I have completed them myself. We all have our struggles, but Matt's story gives the word "resilience " a whole new meaning. I actually cried listening to the last chapter. Thank you Matt Long for sharing your story with us. You are an inspiration.

Riveting and Inspiring

I purchased this because I am a beginning runner and I wanted some inspiration before my first 5K. To listen to Matt's story and what he endured and overcame was incredibly inspiring. I was riveted the entire time, when my device died I nearly had a panic attack because I had to wait for the battery to charge before I could continue listening to Matt's story. He is an incredible person, the story is awe inspiring and entirely worth the credit. You need to know about this human being!