When Andi Abderahaman made the 2020 Olympic team, he made history.
Abdi had made his fifth Olympic team.
We will be reviewing his book, but now you have an opp to Pre order what I believe a fun book about a remarkably successful athlete’s career!!
“Abdi’s World: Lessons on Life, Running, and Fun From a Five-Time Olympian” is due out in July 2021. Preorder now to reserve your copy!
Abdi’s World is a quirky place where the only American distance athlete to qualify for five Olympics shares the stories that shaped his enduring love of running and his laid-back approach to life.
Abdi Abdirahman arrived in Tucson, Arizona, as a teenager when his family escaped civil war in their home country of Somalia. How the “Black Cactus,” as he is affectionately known, stumbled upon a career as one of the world’s most durable and beloved track and road racers of the 21st century is a story of resilience, commitment, and respect for friends and competitors alike–told here in a guide that is part life lessons, part training tips, part autobiography, and all Abdi. He has traveled the globe and shared his joie de vivre at every stop, showing a magician’s ability to balance work and play that anyone young or old, in or out of running, could learn from to live a more meaningful life.
Enter Abdi’s World to join him on his insightful journey–and see what happens when you meet his stride.
“Abdi is one of the most inspiring and decorated distance runners in the United States today, but also the most fun to be with at the races. He is a natural storyteller and a gritty performer, so put this book on your summer reading list for both motivation and entertainment.” -Deena Kastor, Olympic medalist and American record holder, marathon; New York Times bestselling author of Let Your Mind Run
