Beyond Fast: How a Renegade Coach and His Unlikely High School Team Revolutionized Distance Running

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Synopsis
The true story of a high school cross country team that went from obscurity to becoming the fastest squad the country, and perhaps the world, has ever seen, called &“inspiring and entertaining&” (Jerry Schumacher) and &“a deliciously rich tale&” (Neal Bascomb).When Sean Brosnan arrived at Newbury Park High School in 2016, their cross country team hadn&’t so much as qualified for a California state championship in twenty-five years. Brosnan himself had never coached high schoolers, though he was no stranger to the sport. A collegiate All-American, he had spent years trying to chase his ambitions of becoming a professional runner, along the way learning from some of the most successful coaches in the country. From day one at Newbury Park, Brosnan made a promise: Give me your total commitment and I&’ll give you a state championship in four years. He did them one better: Brosnan&’s runners would take an unprecedented three consecutive national championships, smashing records, winning Division I scholarships, and representing their country in the Olympics. With expert insights and a deep love for the sport, Sean Brosnan&’s Beyond Fast offers a riveting chronicle of that journey. Tracing Newbury Park&’s early successes, their heartbreaking missteps, and the winding road that would lead them to running glory, he tells a story of guts, sacrifice, and determination. By turns heartbreaking and exhilarating, it reminds you that the only limits that matter are the ones you set for yourself.
Copyright:
2025

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
288 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781668204405
Related ISBNs:
9781668204382
Publisher:
Atria Books
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Copyrighted By:
Sean Brosnan
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Sports, Biographies and Memoirs
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Bookshare Staff
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