In celebration of Meb Keflezighi’s 10 year anniversary of his 2014 Boston Marathon victory, we will be featuring a Celebration of Meb, highlighting and sharing an aspect of Meb’s life on and off the track and roads leading up to the 2024 Boston Marathon on Monday, April 15. We are thankful to both Meb and Hawi (Meb’s brother and agent) for their partnership on this feature.
To be a two-time New York Times best-selling author and writer is truly amazing. Being an immigrant who learned English as a second language, and with my main profession having been running, it is so humbling that I have the opportunity to inspire others through my words in these books. Lots of credit to my co-writers Dick Patrick and Scott Douglas for making these great and successful projects to work on.
Meb Keflezighi
First published in 2010 with Run to Overcome, Meb has written three books, each with their own unique narrative around different aspects of his life.
Run to Overcome
Run To Overcome is Meb’s first New York Times bestselling book which tells his incredible story, from his difficult childhood in conflict-ridden Eritrea to his challenging journey to becoming the first marathoner to win an Olympic Medal, the New York City Marathon, and the Boston Marathon.
“Meb’s early years in Eritrea were very similar to mine in Ethiopia. His family’s journey ultimately landed him in the United States at a young age. Meb has utilized the support and resources around him to get the most out of his God-given talent and has gone one to become one the best distance runners in U.S. history. Meb is someone I respect and admire, not only for his achievements but also for his character.” – Haile Gebrselassie
Purchase an autographed copy of Run to Overcome
Meb for Mortals
Meb for Mortals was conceived in the weeks after Meb’s historic win at the 2014 Boston Marathon, which captured international headlines not just for the courageous front-of-the-pack performance that took Meb to victory but also for the fact that he completed this magnificent run just two weeks before his 39th birthday.
This book is now an essential guide for everyday runners, providing in-depth advice on training, nutrition, and mental strength, along with step-by-step photographs demonstrating how to perform the drills, core exercises and recovery habits Meb uses in his own training regimen.
Purchase an autographed copy of Meb for Mortals
26 Marathons
Meb provides another New York Times Bestseller with 26 Marathons: What I’ve Learned About Faith, Identity, Running, and Life From Each Marathon I’ve Run. Meb shares his lessons on life, family, faith, and running through a reflection on each of the 26 marathons he’s run in his storied career.
When Meb ran his final professional marathon in 2017 (New York City), it marked the end of an extraordinary distance-running career. Meb’s legacy is forever cemented. His last career marathon was also his 26th, and each came with its own unique challenges, rewards, and outcomes. Join Meb through every hill, bend, and unexpected turn of events that made each marathon an exceptional learning experience and fascinating story.
26 Marathons offers wisdom Meb has gleaned about life, family, identity, and faith, in addition to tips about running, training, and nutrition. He shares how runners of all levels can apply the lessons he has learned to their own running and lives.
Purchase an autographed copy of 26 Marathons
Check back each day between now and April 15 for the continuation of the 26 Days of Meb.
Day 2: Becoming a Champion at San Diego High School | Day 4: Four-Time Olympian
