The Lola Papers: Marathons, Misadventures, and How I Became a Serious Runner

A simple request for training advice turned into a year of high-intensity coaching, unexpected adventure, unlikely friendships, and the realization that life, like the marathon, isn’t about the finish line. It’s about what you learn along the way.

Through the journal of Lola, a nom de plume created to embody the spirit of all runners, author Amy Marxkors chronicles her journey into the strange world of distance running—and the surprising self-discoveries she makes along the way. From blown w...