Abdi's World The Black Cactus on Life, Running, and Fun |
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| Author:
| Abdirahman, Abdi
Schrag, Myles |
| Foreword by:
| Farah, Mo |
| ISBN: | 978-1-7331887-9-1 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2021 |
| Publisher: | Soulstice Publishing, LLC
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $9.99 |
Book Description:
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Abdi's World is a quirky place where the only American distance athlete to qualify for five Olympics shares the stories that shaped his enduring love of running and his laid-back approach to life. Abdi Abdirahman arrived in Tucson, Arizona, as a teenager when his family escaped civil war in their home country of Somalia. How the "Black Cactus," as he is affectionately known, stumbled upon a career as one of the world's most durable and beloved track and road racers of the 21st century...
More DescriptionAbdi's World is a quirky place where the only American distance athlete to qualify for five Olympics shares the stories that shaped his enduring love of running and his laid-back approach to life. Abdi Abdirahman arrived in Tucson, Arizona, as a teenager when his family escaped civil war in their home country of Somalia. How the "Black Cactus," as he is affectionately known, stumbled upon a career as one of the world's most durable and beloved track and road racers of the 21st century is a story of resilience, commitment, and respect for friends and competitors alike-told here in a guide that is part life lessons, part training tips, part autobiography, and all Abdi. He has traveled the globe and shared his joie de vivre at every stop, showing a magician's ability to balance work and play that anyone young or old, in or out of running, could learn from to live a more meaningful life. Enter Abdi's World to join him on his insightful journey-and see what happens when you meet his stride.