{"product_id":"hard-things-marc-hopkins-9798901742426","title":"Hard Things","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eHard Things\u003c\/em\u003e, Marc Hopkins takes readers on a journey through the grueling Bigfoot 200-mile ultramarathon and, more importantly, through the uncharted terrain of his inner landscape. What begins as a personal challenge to prove his worth becomes a profound odyssey of self-discovery as he navigates the punishing trails of the Cascade Mountains and the deeply ingrained patterns that have shaped his life. From scorching desert to freezing river crossings, from hallucinations to moments of startling clarity, Marc's physical journey mirrors his emotional one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs he pushes his body beyond what seems humanly possible, Marc confronts the truth about why he runs-not merely to demonstrate endurance, but to escape the anxiety that has chased him since childhood. With each punishing mile, he unravels the complex relationship dynamics, family patterns, and personal struggles he's spent a lifetime avoiding, revealing the strength he's always projected as both his greatest asset and his heaviest burden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHard Things\u003c\/em\u003e is a powerful memoir about what it means to be authentically strong, vulnerable, and worthy of love. For anyone who has ever doubted themselves, it offers a gripping, inspiring testament to perseverance, self-discovery, and the truth that the hardest trails aren't always measured in miles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Marc Hopkins\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798901742426\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Atmosphere Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/16\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 210\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.55lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.48d","brand":"Marc Hopkins","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48588525666559,"sku":"9798901742426","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_717ec941-b057-4e2a-86dd-120fd5bb5812.jpg?v=1780175409","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/hard-things-marc-hopkins-9798901742426","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}