{"product_id":"given-to-fly-an-improbable-story-of-triumph-tragedy-and-realization-at-the-western-states-100-paperback","title":"Given To Fly: An Improbable Story of Triumph, Tragedy and Realization at the Western States 100 - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBrian T. Morrison\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn June 2006, Brian Morrison ran the race of his life at the legendary Western States 100-almost.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor nearly one hundred miles through the brutal heat of California's Sierra Nevada, Morrison ran stride for stride with the sport's greatest champion, chasing what seemed impossible: victory at the world's most iconic ultramarathon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThen, within sight of the finish line, everything fell apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn one of the most dramatic moments in the history of the Western States Endurance Run, Morrison collapsed on the track just 250 meters from victory. What followed was confusion, controversy, and heartbreak that would ripple through the ultrarunning world for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGiven to Fly is the unforgettable story behind that moment-and the life that followed it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith humility, honesty, and two decades of perspective, Morrison reflects on ambition, mentorship, public failure, and the fragile line between triumph and disaster. Along the way, he explores the friendships, music, and community that helped him find his footing again after the most devastating day of his athletic life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut this isn't just a story about a race.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's a story about resilience, redemption, and the realization that the most meaningful victories often happen long after the finish line disappears.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 252\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.57 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 17, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44588566544519,"sku":"9798995462446","price":20.47,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/27K5Qd6d0m9798995462446.webp?v=1778579247","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/given-to-fly-an-improbable-story-of-triumph-tragedy-and-realization-at-the-western-states-100-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}