{"product_id":"stupid-fast-matt-balleza-9798300825980","title":"Stupid Fast: A Runner's Story","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis ain't your feel-good running story.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eIt's a story for anyone who's ever stepped up to the starting line and felt that crazy sensation of butterflies and dread.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Stupid Fast\" shatters the mold of typical sports novels, taking you on a raw and unflinching journey through the highs and lows of a high school cross country team battling for victory. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePaul Stafford is the prodigious protege of a coach whose name is synonymous with greatness. With dreams of glory and a heart full of ambition, Paul's every stride is driven by the pursuit of excellence. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen their legendary coach suddenly departs, Paul begins to unravel, pushing himself to the brink of self-destruction - and the team, once inseparable, is torn apart by clashing ambitions. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEnter Coach Cal, a newcomer with unconventional methods, and Felix, the lightning-fast transfer who threatens to dethrone Paul as the team's star. As rivalries ignite and secrets simmer, a dark cloud looms overhead in the form of a school doping scandal. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWeaving together the drama of high school life and the romance of running, Stupid Fast is a mesmerizing story of guts and glory, where the pursuit of perfection is a double-edged sword. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIf you're looking for a story that challenges expectations and grapples with the dark side of ambition, lace up your shoes and prepare for an unforgettable run.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Matt Balleza\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798300825980\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/21\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 258\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.62lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.58d","brand":"Matt Balleza","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46401694073087,"sku":"9798300825980","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_7f01d41a-4ade-453f-a90d-bf9cb5521b47.jpg?v=1733888387","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/stupid-fast-matt-balleza-9798300825980","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}