How I Qualified for the Olympic Trials: the Training Log of Dan Harper - Softcover

Harper, Dan

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798622201240

Publisher: Independently published, 2020

Synopsis

In his first book, How I Qualified for the Olympic Trials: the Training Log of Dan Harper, medical student Dan Harper documents the intense training and lifestyle changes that helped him achieve a sub-2:19:00 marathon performance. Representing over a decade of hard work, this accomplishment established Dan among the United States’ best long-distance runners. Contained within this account are specifics related to his workout assignments, mileage breakdown, nutrition plan, and race results. Serious endurance athletes will appreciate the detail and passion with which Dan describes his incredible journey. Many readers will also find his story motivating and inspirational.

About this title

About the Author

Dan Harper was born in Chicago, Illinois and grew up in the nearby suburb of Naperville. After graduating from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2012, Dan set his sights on the seemingly impossible goal of qualifying for the U.S. Olympic Marathon Team Trials. Dan's long personal journey toward this dream, and his eventual success, inspired him to share his story with other dedicated, highly ambitious runners from around the country. Currently, Dan is a fourth-year student at Rush Medical College and, despite a completely new set of priorities, he continues to set aside some time each day for running.

From the Back Cover

How did an unsponsored athlete with mediocre running talent qualify for the United States Olympic Marathon Team Trials?

Medical student Dan Harper describes himself as a good-but-not-great runner throughout high school and college. Despite some modest successes, he graduated from MIT without any truly noteworthy athletic accomplishments. Failing to earn All-American status within the NCAA Division III system motivated Dan to continue his career post-collegiately with a new and highly ambitious goal. He was determined to gain entry into the U.S. Olympic Marathon Team Trials, which would require completing a marathon in under 2:19:00.

This book chronicles Dan's passionate journey as he meticulously prepares for and eventually accomplishes his long-time dream. Ultimately a story about perseverance, readers will find Dan's incredibly-detailed account informative and perhaps inspiring.

Dan's personal triumph is an honest testament to what average talent can accomplish with enough self-belief, dedication, and sacrifice.

From the Inside Flap

How I Qualified for the Olympic Trials: the Training Log of Dan Harper takes readers inside the mind and training of an elite marathoner. Learn about Dan's physical and mental exploits as he prepares for his greatest athletic challenge yet. An absolute must-have for the dedicated runner!

Edition details

• Publisher: Independently published
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798622201240
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 179