- Paperback: 128 pages
- Publisher: Puffin Canada (Aug 30 2011)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0143179675
- ISBN-13: 978-0143179672
- Product Dimensions: 20.8 x 13.2 x 1 cm
- Shipping Weight: 136 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #41,259 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Ray Zahab was always the last to be picked for team games. Eventually, he quit trying and as he got older, he took up smoking and drinking. But after his grandfather and uncle died, and his father suffered a stroke, Ray realized he had to take charge of his life.
Ray gave up his destructive habits and started looking for new challenges. When he read about the 160-km Yukon ultramarathon, he knew he had to give it a try. Everyone thought he was crazy. Ray had never even run in a regular marathon.
One ultramarathon quickly led to another and Ray now combines his zeal for the race with a passion for fundraising.
About the Author
Steve Pitt is a children's author and magazine writer whose non-fiction book Rain Tonight: A Tale of Hurricane Hazel (Tundra) was shortlisted for the Silver Birch Award.
Ray Zahab continues to race, as well as speak around the world. He is a member of the board of directors of Ryan's Well Foundation, a representative of Spread the Net, and founder of impossible2Possible.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Not so crazy after all,
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This review is from: Running To Extremes (Paperback)
A great book that gives you a look into the mind of an ultra runner. Ray's outlook and determination show's that you really can do anything you set your mind to while at the same time giving you an appreciation of the physical and mental toughness required to participate in an event that can take days to complete in conditions many people would hesitate to drive in much less run. Truly inspirational.
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