The Long Run

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

By: Matthew Long, Charles Butler

Narrated by: Matthew Del Negro

Length: 8 hrs and 40 mins

Publisher's summary

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

Outstanding and Motivating!

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

Excellent book and so inspiring. So great to listen to while out for a bike ride or a run.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Yes, the blackest points in his life and how he managed to crawl back up and keep trying.

Could not stop listening

Where does The Long Run rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Inspiring, shows if you have a dream, desire then nothing can stop you achieving it

What does Matthew Del Negro bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Captured you and just drew you in

Inspiring story

Motivating story that reminds us not to give up in the face of hard times. Very easy leasning.

Wow

Fantasy! Thank you for sharing your amazing story! In the midst of marathon training, I listened to Mattie long share his road to run again! My kids enjoyed it too!

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!

The Inspiration From This Book Is Monumental!

This is a read that will provide so much inspiration for anyone that chooses to go on an amazing journey!

Motivational!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Matty Long - He is amazing and full of inspiration.

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

Stop complaining & get moving!

Any additional comments?

Don't read this if you want to stay a couch potato. This motivated me to sign up for a marathon, so look out if you listen to it. The possibilities are endless.

Incredible Story

I really felt the author poured his soul into writing this. You couldn't help be moved by the end of this book. I'm running my first marathon at age 34 in a few weeks and I'll be thinking of Matt's story as I trudge thru my first experience with the marathon struggles.

Loved it!

It makes me want to start training again... If he can do it, so can I!

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.