Global Runner World Record Marathon Adventures of Maddog eBook John Wallace
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John Wallace is no ordinary runner.
Over the course of his career, Wallace completed 376 marathons in 125 countries. He holds eight world records, including being the first to run thirty-one marathons in thirty-one different countries in a single year.
Join Wallace as he recounts the path he took, or rather ran, to become one of the most successful international marathoners in this engaging, humorous, and motivational memoir.
Plenty of obstacles appeared along the way, including the need to locate, register for races, and make accommodations in foreign countries without the benefit of the Internet. And when he decided to run a marathon in every country in Europe, Wallace had to find people willing to help him organize races in countries without established marathons.
But Wallace persevered and, in 2009, crushed another world record when he crossed the finish line in Tahiti—breaking the record of a marathon in ninety-nine different countries. He continued to set goals and break records, completing a marathon in nearly every capital in the world.
Whether you run, travel, or prefer the comfort of your living room couch, you’ll love this celebration of the world's vastness—and the perseverance of the human spirit.
Global Runner World Record Marathon Adventures of Maddog eBook John Wallace
John, MadDog Wallace has been a running buddy since his days in Dallas running with the Brook Bach Rock. I attribute my marathon PR to his philosophy : Pain is only temporary, memories are forever. John, Dr Dick and I ran the White Rock Marathon together till 18 when my hamstring locked. Dr Dick went on but John stayed with me. He had me run backwards, sideways, short strides, long strides. At the next split he said "that was a 7:15. You can do this the rest of the race and achieve a PR". I told him he was full of ...., he wouldn't go ahead and I kept struggling. I remember vividly at 21 miles I said I can't stand the pain anymore he responded with the now famous line on page 121 "Pain is only temporary - memories are forever". He was right!! I learned that day who or what MadDog was but I only experienced it that once. John is able to summon MadDog at will.I followed John's adventures real time through his Trip Reports of every marathon (go to his website and read them!). In reading the book you will find two stories simultaneously told. Marathon running and Travel Guide, an honest and blunt travel guide. John does not sugar coat.
There is plenty of material for a follow up book in which I hope he answers my burning question. What did you wish for in Taktshang Goemba sacred cave in Bhutan (pg 252)?
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Global Runner World Record Marathon Adventures of Maddog eBook John Wallace Reviews
This wonderful little book intimately transports you throughout the world. John has a wonderful ability to immerse himself into various cultures and to personally share his experiences in a manner that transports you there with him. Besides being a tourist and absorbing exciting parts of diverse environments, he also always combines the extraordinarily intense experience of running a marathon. The juxtaposition of these two facets of each trip intensifies the readers connection with Egypt, France, Algeria, Antarctica, Cuba, Peru and numerous other exotic locales. If you also happen to have run marathons you have the bonus of vicariously experiencing the glory and pain in the Sahara, Inca Trail, and so many other places. Fun book. Read it!
WOW! I was able to travel the world with NO money, NO pain, and in the comfort of my home...while you, MADDOG, had to do all the work, endure all kinds of pain, show perseverance like no other, & spend all kinds of money! Such an AMAZING journey you, & your wife, Nicole, have been enjoying for many years. Your book certainly brought to life many parts of the world that I knew very little, if anything, about. Not to mention all of your MANY accomplishments & WORLD RECORDS, while touring/running the world! You are truly a GLOBAL RUNNER, John Wallace, & I'm so very proud & honoured to call you my cousin! If I were only 30 years younger, you might have inspired me to become a runner too, but think I'll just stick to golfing! lol
"Only as high as I reach can I grow,
Only as far as I seek can I go,
Only as deep as I look can I see,
Only as much as I dream can I be."
I just finished John Wallace's "Global Runner", and I feel he has done such a great job, the least I can do is encourage potential readers to go for the book! I have been a runner, but I feel this recounting of the author's adventures will appeal to any person, any age.
Global Runner gives an accurate picture of the culture, topography, accommodations, language and travel conditions in every one of the countries in which the author has planned for and run a marathon. Some accounts are covered in as litle as two pages. Others are covered in greater detail. The author has run marathons in places not really recognizable as countries, at altitudes as high as 17,000 feet, in sub-zero conditions, and in blazing dry desert, but doesn't seem to over dramatize in his description. This is not a book about a super athlete, or
about super-human accomplishments. It is about a man driven for a lifetime to continue to build on an accumulation of travels and efforts and personal committment. His eight world records are not based on being faster, stronger or better, but on enduring and sharing, and on recording in detail while still fresh in the mind.
This is more than a legacy to be treasured by grandchildren. It is a well written account of the world travels and endurance efforts of a man who didn't realize he had real writing talent!
"I planned to read only a few chapters of interest to me but the marathon adventures were so interesting and funny that I couldn't put the book down. Maddog's marathon adventures are good reading for runners and world travelers." Amazing journey!
Wonderful read for anyone that wants to get in touch with their marathon spirit. Maddog does a wonderful job documenting the multitude of marathons he has completed in a very engaging way. I loved reading about the challenges he has overcome to continue this fantastic running career. Great read!
This easy to read, fun book describes the adventures of Maddog as he runs marathons in over 100 countries all over the world. Gives you a good feel for customs and the cultures he visits. I am a runner but don't think you need to be a runner to enjoy this book. You feel like you are traveling along as he shares both his successes and his setbacks. It is hard to put down!
Global Runner was a fun book about a marathoner’s adventures while pursuing his passion in the different countries. I’m not an avid reader but I couldn’t put it down. The chapters are manageable and report only the most notable experiences in 47 of the 100 countries covered by this book. I especially enjoyed his Inca Trail Marathon, Peru, where he describes trying to get back down the ice and snow covered narrow steps of a pyramid and his Everest Marathon, Nepal, where he captures your complete attention describing trying to run in freezing temps and high altitudes. Oh, and of course, the Sahara Marathon, Algeria, trying to run up bad-ass-hills in knee deep energy sucking sand. Congrats MADDOG.
John, MadDog Wallace has been a running buddy since his days in Dallas running with the Brook Bach Rock. I attribute my marathon PR to his philosophy Pain is only temporary, memories are forever. John, Dr Dick and I ran the White Rock Marathon together till 18 when my hamstring locked. Dr Dick went on but John stayed with me. He had me run backwards, sideways, short strides, long strides. At the next split he said "that was a 715. You can do this the rest of the race and achieve a PR". I told him he was full of ...., he wouldn't go ahead and I kept struggling. I remember vividly at 21 miles I said I can't stand the pain anymore he responded with the now famous line on page 121 "Pain is only temporary - memories are forever". He was right!! I learned that day who or what MadDog was but I only experienced it that once. John is able to summon MadDog at will.
I followed John's adventures real time through his Trip Reports of every marathon (go to his website and read them!). In reading the book you will find two stories simultaneously told. Marathon running and Travel Guide, an honest and blunt travel guide. John does not sugar coat.
There is plenty of material for a follow up book in which I hope he answers my burning question. What did you wish for in Taktshang Goemba sacred cave in Bhutan (pg 252)?
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