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On the morning of December 22, 2005, hard-driving athlete and hardened firefighter Matt Long was cycling to work through Manhattan in the early morning when he was struck by and sucked under a 20-ton bus making an illegal turn. The injuries he sustained pushed him to the brink of death. Miraculously, more than 40 operations and months later, Matt was able to start his recovery. In spite of the severity of his injuries, Matt found the psychological consequences of the accident nearly as hard to process. He would no longer be able to compete at the highest level. He might never compete again.
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In the 18 months before the accident, he had taken the field in more than 20 events, including several triathlons and marathons, and had qualified for running’s most prestigious race, the Boston Marathon. After the accident, his doctor told him he’d be lucky if he could even walk without a cane.
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If you’ve ever been sidelined by injuries … if you know what it’s like to watch the pack pass you by … if you’ve lost sight of your personal finish line … if you simply need a strong shot of resolve to get yourself back up to pace … then this is the un-put-downable story you need. Click Here!
Searingly emotional and incredibly honest, The Long Run is the account of Matt’s determined fight through fear, despair, loneliness, and intense physical and psychological pain, as he constantly strives to reclaim the life he once had. This gritty and gripping book 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 — a brutal, gimpy 7 1/2-hour journey through the five boroughs.
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Matt’s embrace of the running community and insistence on competing in the marathon has inspired many, turning him into a symbol of hope and recovery for untold numbers of others.
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