An insightful tour of an intense athletic world unknown to most.ampamp160Kirkus Reviewsampamp10Looking at life through the lens of this unique sporting community journalist and veteran marathon runner John Trent draws a direct line between the mentors companions and challenges from the trail and the paths we all face in Running Toward Life.ampamp10When covering the 100Mile Western States Endurance Run as a pace runner John found himself running 38 miles after joining his friend Joe Baninburg at the 62mile mark. That day would see temperatures soar to 104 degreesstill the hottest day ever recorded at the Western States Endurance Runampamp8211but it would also ignite his love for the ultra running sport and the lifeaffirming code of compassionate care these competitors live by.ampamp10The mindset that helps ultra runners commit to such an arduous journey is one that John found can also help anyone overcoming challenges in life off the trail too.