My Year of Running Dangerously by Tom Foreman - ISBN: 9780399576355
Paperback
Aging dad runs dangerously, finds triumph, love, and himself.

My Year of Running Dangerously

A Dad, a Daughter, and a Ridiculous Plan

$52.44

  • Paperback

    288 pages

  • Release Date

    15 January 2017

Check Delivery Options

Summary

CNN correspondent Tom Foreman’s remarkable journey from half-hearted couch potato to ultra-marathon runner, with four half-marathons, three marathons, and 2,000 miles of training in between; a poignant and warm-hearted tale of parenting, overcoming the challenges of age, and quiet triumph.

As a journalist whose career spans three decades, CNN correspondent Tom Foreman has reported from the heart of war zones, riots, and natural disasters. He has interviewed serial killers and been in …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780399576355
ISBN-10:0399576355
Author:Tom Foreman
Publisher:Penguin Putnam Inc
Imprint:Penguin USA
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:288
Release Date:15 January 2017
Weight:227g
Dimensions:15mm x 137mm x 208mm
A-Format
B-Format
My Year of Running Dangerously by Tom Foreman - ISBN: 9780399576355
137 × 208 mm
C-Format
A4
mm / in
What They're Saying

Critics Review

“Moving…emotionally rewarding…Foreman says that marathon running—or training even—remind you of the preciousness of every moment, moment after moment. …Of course, I’m also a sucker for the Daddy-daughter stuff in the book.”—Scott Simon, NPR Weekend Edition

“In Foreman’s witty and endear­ing chronicle, My Year of Run­ning Dangerously, we follow his transformation from self-described couch potato to marathoner, then ultra-marathoner. You don’t have to be a runner to understand—and feel—the blood, sweat and tears Foreman pours into his training and his first marathon with his daughter.”Bookpage

“Tom Foreman has one of the most unique, interesting and honest minds that I’ve ever encountered in journalism. His book captures so much of what makes him such a pleasure to call colleague and friend. Despite the truly ridiculous amount of running he describes, this book is really about so much more: family, relationships, career, change, and ultimately about making it all fit. It may or may not awaken the hidden runner in you, but it will bring you along for his hilarious and moving journey.”—Jake Tapper, CNN

“Tom Foreman has an ability to capture honest humor while talking about something as horrible and painful as exercise. I loved everything about this book except the running.”—Jim Gaffigan

“Foreman demonstrates how he balances his passion for running with all else that is important in life. I’ve interacted with thousands of runners throughout my career and I can say that Tom is one of the most passionate runners I’ve met.”—Meb Keflezighi, Olympic Silver medalist, Boston and NYC Marathon champion

“As a—don’t laugh—basketball player, I understand full well Tom Foreman’s mad desire to exert above his age. But his recital of the perils of long-distance running made me decide that turning the pages of this graceful and amusing saga was enough exercise for a summer day. Run—but only to your bookstore.”—Harry Shearer

“Even the author’s long-suffering family had to admit at the end of the season that he was happier, and readers will enjoy running alongside him.”Kirkus

About The Author

Tom Foreman

Tom Foreman is an Emmy award-winning journalist and currently works as an anchor and reporter for CNN. He frequently reports for such programs as The Lead with Jake Tapper, The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer, and Anderson Cooper 360 . A journalist for over 30 years, Foreman has covered nearly every major news story in recent memory, from 9⁄11 and Hurricane Katrina to the 2008 presidential election and the Gulf oil spill. He currently lives in Bethesda, MD with his family.

Returns

This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.