This episode shares my experience at the Boston Marathon. I was surprised to be able to go there as an invited athlete. I was hoping for an amazing race, but it was much more challenging than I had expected.

Was cannibalism truly a practice of the past, or is it still taking place? This episode is the story of a vacation excursion that took a dark turn. This is a reading from Ascend: Inspiration for the Adventure of Life by Matthew Messner. www.mattmessner.com

Our goal is to finish well. There is something to learn from a perfect race. I have only run a few perfect races in my life, and one was when I was in 10th grade at the Oregon State track and field championship. Run the race to win! This podcast is based on my book, "Ascend - Inspiration for the Adventure of Life". You can get your copy today at www.mattmessner.com.

Steve Prefontaine, the greatest distance running in U.S. history, was dead. Yet his legacy, as my hometown hero, made me a better runner and a better person. This podcast includes a reading of select chapters from Ascend: Inspiration for the Adventure of Life. www.mattmessner.com