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

"Amy Marxkors’ The Lola Papers are amazingly insightful and thought-provoking."—John L. Parker, Jr., author of Once A Runner and Again to Carthage

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. Through the journal of Lola, a nom de plume created to embody the spirit of all runners, Amy Marxkors chronicles her journey of self discovery...