Smile, or You're Doing it Wrong

A Journey from Rock Bottom to Redemption

De: Andy Glaze

Narrado por: Andy Glaze

Ultrarunner Andy Glaze has spent years moving through landscapes that test the limits of the human body—hundred-mile races, multi-day marathons, mountains and deserts that demanded everything. But the toughest endurance challenge Andy faced wasn’t found in any of those miles, it was in rebuilding a life shattered by addiction, institutional abuse, and a childhood full of chaos. This is the unfiltered story of how a kid fell hard but got back up even harder.

From a wilderness rehab program where kids hiked for days without food, to a “therapeutic” boarding school run by predators, Glaze survived places that were meant to break people. But this isn’t just a story about the wreckage. It’s about what comes after.

Firefighting. Fatherhood. Finding peace on trails where every step hurts like hell but heals something deeper. Because the difference between a life ruled by fear and a life guided by possibility comes down to one simple act: taking the first step.

This memoir is about endurance in its rawest form: the endurance to keep moving forward even when it feels impossible, to rebuild a life one step at a time, and to discover that sometimes the only way through the darkness is to keep going—and smile, or you’re doing it wrong.

©2025 Andrew Glaze (P)2025 Andrew Glaze

Very powerful story!

I have been following Andy on social media for years, I never knew what drove him, what made him tick! His story is as amazing as is running feats!

it's so easy to judge a book by it's cover.... Don't.

Admittedly, seeing an "influencer" put out a book has been a red flag for me in the past. I took a chance because Andy seems like a real person and I really try not to be so cynical. I made a lot of assumptions about him that were so untrue and wrong. I guess I owe him an apology. Sorry, Andy! It's too easy to get it wrong when the whole story you have in your head is based on social media feeds. I just got through the part with his dog "moose". ooofff. had me bawling on my run. 😭 looking forward to the rest of the book.

Amazing Listen

This audiobook had me laughing and crying so many times throughout it. Andy did a fantastic job at narrating and it felt so personal with his voice, almost like he was just telling a story. His story really changed my perspective of my running and what it means to be able to move your body and I feel like a new person after listening. I’ve already recommended this book to everyone in my family and most of my friends. Can’t wait to be able to get my hands on a physical copy. Thank you for sharing your story Andy!!!!

Thank you, Andy 🫶🏻

I am truly so glad that Andy decided to narrate this book himself. The raw emotion, the beautifully inspiring story, I’m sure I will listen to this book over and over again. Thank you, Andy.

Long Run fuel and fuel for the soul

What an incredible journey of perseverance from a humble man. From the start of the story to the finish line it's a rollercoaster of lows and highs filled with every emotion. I've been running for 2 years and on my runs I have listened to almost every ultra runners journey. They all share demons and struggles that define who they are and what lead them to running. Andy's story stands out to me for his willingness to turn his struggles into action by helping others and have such a positive outlook on life after multiple hurdles. I won't share any spoilers but this is definitely worth the listen. Thanks for sharing your journey Andy!