{"product_id":"too-small-to-win-ron-martin-9798992233223","title":"Too Small to Win: How a Small-Town Team Beat All Odds in One of the Greatest Underdog Stories in the History of Sports","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou wouldn't think a tiny place like Caldwell, Ohio-a village with three traffic lights and a population under 2,000 in the Appalachian foothills --would become a cross country hotbed. But in the 1980's, a group of determined young runners from this small rural town, defied the odds, fought their way to the top, and went on to be recognized as the best high school boys cross country team in America.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTheir journey to greatness wasn't solely based on athleticism. It was fueled by teamwork, commitment to excellence, challenging terrain, mental toughness, and the fearlessness to race against schools 10 times Caldwell's size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eToo Small to Win\u003c\/em\u003e you'll discover the true story of the Caldwell High School boys' Cross country team's improbable rise from 1983 through 1986 - the beginning of a dynasty. You'll learn about the exhilarating highs and heart-wrenching lows of their unforgettable race for greatness and the legacy they left behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe underdog story is recounted by Coach Ron Martin and the runners who have carried the lessons they learned in cross country into their personal and professional lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book also includes Coach Martin's 10 \"keys to success\"- those factors that were critical to the team's remarkable progress.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis David-vs.-Goliath tale of triumph over adversity reminds us that size and circumstances alone do not determine our outcomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDon't miss this gripping tale of perseverance, grit, and triumph that will leave you awestruck and inspired!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ron Martin, Randy Lowe\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798992233223\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Caldwell 6 Pack LLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/31\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 208\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.63lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d","brand":"Ron Martin","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46907426144511,"sku":"9798992233223","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_d9a2e9fc-f550-40aa-9abc-750b1e38628c.jpg?v=1748773300","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/too-small-to-win-ron-martin-9798992233223","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}