The Extra Mile is a memoir written by ultramarathoner Pam Reed, describing her journey from a small-town runner to an accomplished athlete who has completed some of the world’s most challenging races. The book details her upbringing in Arizona, her early running career, and her eventual transition to ultrarunning. She describes her passion for the sport, her mental and physical preparation for races, and the highs and lows of competing in grueling events like the Badwater Ultramarathon and the Spartathlon. Throughout the book, Reed emphasizes the importance of persistence, determination, and a positive mindset in achieving one’s goals. She also shares personal anecdotes about her family, friendships, and experiences along the way. Overall, The Extra Mile is an inspiring and engaging read for runners and non-runners alike, encouraging readers to push their limits and strive for excellence in any pursuit.

• The Extra Mile

• One Woman’s Personal Journey to Ultrarunning Greatness
• By: Pam Reed
• Narrated by: Coleen Marlo

One year after her astonishing victory at the Badwater Ultramarathon, Pam Reed again made distance running history when she braved the hottest weather in years – 135 degrees – to successfully defend her title. How does this 100-pound mother and stepmother of five muster the endurance and courage for the 28-hour climb from the hottest desert floor on Earth to the shadow of the continental United States’ tallest point?

In The Extra Mile we watch this ultramarathon champion seek balance in her life as a wife, mother, athlete, and entrepreneur. With astonishing candor she tells of her 15-year-long battle with anorexia. And she helps us to understand her passion for ultrarunning – to discover how far the human body can be pushed.

Loved getting a book from female ultra perspective considering I have two daughters. I highly recommend.

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