{"product_id":"262-tom-brubaker-9781960024657","title":"26.2: Occasional Marathoner, Everyday Christian: A User's Guide","description":"\u003cb\u003eRegarding Running\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI am not a coach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI am not a trainer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI am not an expert.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eI know what works for me, and I train for my marathons accordingly. If you plan to run, seek out a proper training regimen or consult a professional. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eRegarding Christianity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI am not ordained.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI have not studied philosophy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI am not a leader in my church.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eI'm just an ordinary, average guy who considers himself a middle-of-the-pack Christian.\u003cbr\u003eI run, but I do not consider myself a Runner. To me, being a Runner is a lifestyle-subscribing to magazines devoted to running, following industry trends, adopting the latest running technology, and otherwise immersing oneself in the world of running. There's nothing wrong with that, and I respect the lifestyle, but that's just not me.\u003cbr\u003eSo why do I run?\u003cbr\u003eMy goal for any marathon is simply to finish the race-to survive running 26.2 miles. I run marathons because they require me to focus on a specific task, both physically and mentally. I consider myself a middle-of-the-pack marathoner-an average guy who finishes somewhere in the middle of the overall group of runners.\u003cbr\u003eThe purpose of this book is to offer personal reflections while remaining relatively neutral. I hope it resonates with people from all walks of life-non-Christians, new Christians, and established Christians alike.\u003cbr\u003eSome of the analogies in this book may fall short, so please remember that I'm just an average guy who runs unimpressive marathons and lives what I consider a middle-of-the-pack Christian lifestyle.\u003cbr\u003eIf you are considering either challenge-running a marathon or following Christ-I hope you find some wisdom in these pages. If you've already taken up either challenge, I hope this book offers you fresh perspectives on what you've accomplished and where you're headed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Tom Brubaker\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1960024655\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781960024657\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e True Potential\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/06\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 178\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.38d","brand":"Tom Brubaker","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48440201412863,"sku":"9781960024657","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_2cca4bd1-ac99-45a8-934d-4539819b8765.jpg?v=1777180856","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/262-tom-brubaker-9781960024657","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}