Given To Fly: An Improbable Story of Triumph, Tragedy, and Realization at the Western States 100
Language: English
Published by Independently published, 2026
- Softcover
- Used
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- Title
- Given To Fly: An Improbable Story of Triumph, Tragedy, and Realization at the Western States 100
- Author
- Morrison, Brian T.
- Publisher
- Independently published
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- Good+
- Book Type
- Book
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 13
- 9798251459678
"The scene of Brian Morrison collapsing in the final steps of winning the Western States 100 is something that stays with you forever. Here was human heartbreak on full display in front of a cheering crowd. But the mystery of what exactly happened has always been in my mind. Given to Fly tells the story in gripping detail. It is a stirring, page-turning tale that you simply won't believe. Yet it's all true."
-Dean Karnazes, New York Times best selling author & 12x Western States 100 finisher
In June 2006, Brian Morrison literally raced himself into the ground. This is the story of one of the most infamous moments in the history of ultramarathon racing.
For nearly one hundred miles through the brutal heat of California’s Sierra Nevada, Morrison ran against the greatest ultrarunners in the world as he chased victory at the Western States 100.
The race of his life unraveled within sight of the finish. Less than 300 meters from victory, Morrison collapsed repeatedly from exhaustion. His crew helped him across the finish line, resulting in a disqualification despite crossing twelve minutes ahead of eventual winner Graham Cooper.
Given to Fly is the unforgettable story behind that moment and the life that surrounded it. This is a true story about ambition, failure, redemption, perseverance, friendship, and enduring love.
Featuring a foreword by Ben Gibbard of Death Cab for Cutie and stories alongside legendary runners including Hal Koerner and Scott Jurek, this story goes far beyond a race report. Throughout the book, Morrison weaves in his love of Pearl Jam and the profound impact the band has had on his life. He describes, with vulnerability, the relationships that shaped him into a runner capable of racing to the brink of victory at the sport's most iconic event.
This is a story of redefining failure. With twenty years of hindsight, Morrison realizes that the most devastating moment of his life was a tremendous gift.
Perfect for readers of:
- Running memoirs
- Trail running and ultra-running
- Endurance sports
- Inspirational sports biographies
- Stories of resilience and perseverance
- Krissy Moehl, legendary ultrarunner and author of Running Your First Ultra
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