Running Up the Mountain: Northern Arizona Altitude, Lumberjack Attitude, and the Building of a Distance Dynasty

NAMED BEST SPORTS/RECREATION BOOK OF 2023 BY THE NEW MEXICO–ARIZONA BOOK AWARDS
“An inspirational and intimate story well told.”–Pete Pfitzinger, two-time Olympian
“NAU and Flagstaff represent our sport at its best.”–Meb Keflezighi, 2014 Boston Marathon winner

In a remote Arizona mountain town more than half a century ago, a collegiate dynasty was born. Northern Arizona University learned about excellence in the altitude mecca of Flagstaff, a training ground for generations of legendary runne...