Review: Meb For Mortals by Meb Keflezighi
At the recommendation of a friend (and Amazon), during summer 2016 I picked up a copy of Meb For Mortals: How To Run, Think, And Eat Like A Champion Marathoner by Meb Kflezighi. From everything I have seen on Twitter and at major running events, Meb is a charismatic and inspiring athlete, and an individual deeply dedicated to his faith and to bringing out the best in others.
The book itself is divided into chapters centered around goal setting, training, racing, stretching, recovering, and cross-training among their subjects. In each chapter, Meb provides details into his routine and regimen, and then offers a series of dos and don’ts around the subject area for the reader to consider. I personally love the fact that Meb starts the book by talking about goals and having the mental preparation in place for wanting to improve. I’ve personally become a strong proponent of the philosophy that unless we have a clear vision of where we want to go and why, we are highly unlikely to persevere or to put in the effort needed to get there.
Are you a runner? Are you looking to get stronger, faster, better, and more fit for your next race? Meb’s book and the series of exercises he recommends may be a good tool to get you there, but only if you are willing to put forth the effort. I recommend Meb’s book because it is clear that he is not recommending anything that he hasn’t done—in fact, he’s recommending things specifically because he’s seen these activities demonstrate benefit in his own life. Give Meb’s book a read, and hopefully I’ll see you out running this year!