A Father's Odyssey: 75 Marathons in 75 Days

by Terry Hitchcock, Peter Jessen, Jeff Turner

What would you do if your soulmate died, you lost your job, and you found yourself with your three young children depending on you alone? For most, it would be a struggle to survive, let alone "keep it together." Even putting one foot forward every day would become an epic act of bravery. One man defied these very circumstances, and managed to do much more than just survive in the years following his wife's death.Terry Hitchcock, age 57 at the time, ran 75 consecutive marathons in 75 consecutive days. He travelled over 2,000 miles to bring awareness to the financial and emotional hardships faced by single parents and their children - everyday heroes who run quiet, yet extraordinary, daily marathons.Terry Hitchcock proved that impossible is only a word.A Father's 75 Marathons in 75 Consecutive Days will inspire you to remember that achieving what you are called to do is always possible.A documentary following Terry's experience, My A Story of Five Million Footsteps (The Terry Hitchcock Story) narrated by Academy Award winner Billy Bob Thornton, was completed in June 2009. My Run - A Story of Five Million Footsteps (The Terry Hitchcock Story) Documentary - completed June 2009 Producer/ Tim VandeSteeg Mark Castaldo Production Indiewood Pictures in association with Destiny Pictures Billy Bob Thornton (Academy Award Winner) Music Steve Horner Kim Pederson English

Genres: Nonfiction

241 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

About the author

Against all odds on the highways of America, Terry Hitchcock, in 75 days, carved his name into the history books as perhaps one of the most famous long distance runners of our time by running the equivalent of a marathon each day for 75 consecutive days over 2,000 miles. An only child raised by his grandparents, Terry rose from valleys of discouragement and despair to the pinnacles of success. Today, he is on his way to becoming one of the most popular motivational speakers in the United States."

Reviews

[Sandra McLeod · Rating 5 out of 5]

Once I opened this book, I couldn't put it down! It was an inspiring read on so many levels: the author's passion for his cause (helping single parents and their children), his refusal to give up his dream in spite of the "impossible" nature of his dream (75 marathons in 75 consecutive days), his dedication to his family, and his positive attitude and overall perseverance. This is a story not only of endurance and faith but also a story of two marathons: the one he ran and the one he lived. If heroes are ordinary people who accomplish extraordinary things, then Terry Hitchcock is most definitely a hero! Highly Recommended!

[Tracy R. · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was not exactlly what I expected from this book. It's a nice story about a father and son who ran from Minnesota to Atlanta just before the 1996 Olympics to rise awarnes for single parent families. It's a truely touching story. However I was thinking that this was some one that had ran 75 actual marathons in 75 days. Terry's accomplishment does count since he did run atleast 26.2 miles every day but on a much longer journey as opposed to actual races on 75 consectutive days.