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For the Love of the Grind
Sara Hall shares the story of her record-breaking career and her unconventional path to motherhood via adoption, all while battling insecurities, injuries, and doubters.
Sara Hall has been a fixture atop American distance running for more than two first as a national high school champion, then as an NCAA star at Stanford University, and later, as the only pro runner to ever win U.S. titles in the mile and the marathon. She's held the American record in the half marathon, clocked the fastest marathon in the U.S. by a woman aged 40 or older, and represented her country in multiple World Championships.
But success has never come easy. Fear of failure set in during high school. In college, Sara competed through a results-obsessed culture that carried into her professional career. She battled anxiety and imposter syndrome, alongside outside pressure to quit the sport and instead devote herself to supporting her husband, Olympic marathoner Ryan Hall, and later, her kids. Yet Sara never gave up on the dream of reaching her potential.
Fueled by faith, family, and an unbridled love of exploring her limits, Sara has proven the doubters wrong at every turn. When she and Ryan adopted four daughters from Ethiopia, motherhood only made her faster, running personal bests year after year and landing on podiums at the world’s most competitive races. Along the way, she discovered that choosing love over fear allowed her to take risks. She let go of results and embraced the pursuit of excellence instead.
For the Love of the Grind is a love letter to running, and the story of Sara’s growth as an athlete, wife, and mom. Through her unflinching honesty and keen introspection, readers will be inspired to chase their dreams, to reimagine what might still be possible, and to embrace their own love of the grind.
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Published April 21, 2026
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Engaging and inspiring - not just for runners.
As a fellow runner (though firmly a member of the turtle club - and not just compared to Sara Hall), this memoir was a must-read for me. What I didn't anticipate was *just* how good it would be.
In her memoir For the Love of the Grind, Sara pens a love letter to running, but also looks back on her decades-long career with refreshing candor - celebrating incredible successes while also acknowledging the near-misses, the doubts, and the pressures that come with competing at such a high level. She also shares openly about her life with her husband, Ryan Hall, and their four daughters adopted from Ethiopia. In particular, her willingness to engage thoughtfully with the complexities of international adoption felt both important and refreshing.
If you've followed Sara's career, it's no surprise to see how central her faith has been to her journey. But what stood out to me was how openly she reflects on her own growth over time, including her evolving relationship with that faith and her willingness to question parts of her evangelical background. That honesty adds real depth to what could otherwise have been a more straightforward sports memoir.
The audiobook, narrated by Sara herself, is an absolute treat. She is humble and gracious, but also full of humor, honesty, and optimism. There's an ease to her narration that makes the listening experience feel personal - like hearing these stories directly from her on a long run.
Throughout the entire memoir, Sara comes across as likable, thoughtful, and genuinely grateful - for her career and everything she has achieved professionally, for her family, and for the opportunities she's had. That sense of perspective makes this an incredibly enjoyable, engaging, and often inspiring listen, not just for runners.
I'll definitely be cheering for Sara even more going forward.
Many thanks to Macmillan Audio for providing me with an ARC via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
"For the Love of the Grind" is slated to be released on April 21, 2026.
As a fellow runner (though firmly a member of the turtle club - and not just compared to Sara Hall), this memoir was a must-read for me. What I didn't anticipate was *just* how good it would be.
In her memoir For the Love of the Grind, Sara pens a love letter to running, but also looks back on her decades-long career with refreshing candor - celebrating incredible successes while also acknowledging the near-misses, the doubts, and the pressures that come with competing at such a high level. She also shares openly about her life with her husband, Ryan Hall, and their four daughters adopted from Ethiopia. In particular, her willingness to engage thoughtfully with the complexities of international adoption felt both important and refreshing.
If you've followed Sara's career, it's no surprise to see how central her faith has been to her journey. But what stood out to me was how openly she reflects on her own growth over time, including her evolving relationship with that faith and her willingness to question parts of her evangelical background. That honesty adds real depth to what could otherwise have been a more straightforward sports memoir.
The audiobook, narrated by Sara herself, is an absolute treat. She is humble and gracious, but also full of humor, honesty, and optimism. There's an ease to her narration that makes the listening experience feel personal - like hearing these stories directly from her on a long run.
Throughout the entire memoir, Sara comes across as likable, thoughtful, and genuinely grateful - for her career and everything she has achieved professionally, for her family, and for the opportunities she's had. That sense of perspective makes this an incredibly enjoyable, engaging, and often inspiring listen, not just for runners.
I'll definitely be cheering for Sara even more going forward.
Many thanks to Macmillan Audio for providing me with an ARC via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
"For the Love of the Grind" is slated to be released on April 21, 2026.
April 20, 2026
I received an ARC of For the Love of the Grind from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for my honest review.
In this very readable memoir, elite runner Sara Hall shares the story of her life as a wife, mom, and runner. Hers is a running family, as she is married to Ryan Hall, who holds American records for the full and half marathons. When he retired from long distance running, he became Sara's coach, helping her chase her dreams well into her 40s. I found her journey and her struggles very relatable, even as a recreational runner. She shares her trials as a parent raising 4 girls while training as a full time athlete. She leans into her faith for strength, but that evolves throughout the book and becomes less prominent in her story. Overall, this was one of the best running memoirs I have read. Her journey continues, though, so stay tuned...
In this very readable memoir, elite runner Sara Hall shares the story of her life as a wife, mom, and runner. Hers is a running family, as she is married to Ryan Hall, who holds American records for the full and half marathons. When he retired from long distance running, he became Sara's coach, helping her chase her dreams well into her 40s. I found her journey and her struggles very relatable, even as a recreational runner. She shares her trials as a parent raising 4 girls while training as a full time athlete. She leans into her faith for strength, but that evolves throughout the book and becomes less prominent in her story. Overall, this was one of the best running memoirs I have read. Her journey continues, though, so stay tuned...
April 29, 2026
This one is very much up my alley, as I'm interested in running, Christian faith, and adoption. It was fun to get an inside glimpse into the mind of an elite athlete, to read about how you strategize a marathon if you're trying to win rather than just finish 🤣, and the ups and downs of relationship with a sponsor. I really admire how Sara lives her life and how she trains and races, and it was a pleasure to read about all of it.
April 19, 2026
Sara’s overall story is very interesting, but this book was a bit of a struggle for me. I learned a lot about running and the preparation it takes, the adoption of her daughters was beautiful, but the overall flow and story of the memoir was a bit disjointed. Respectfully, Sara and Ryan are very rooted in their faith, but it felt like it was brought up a bit too much. Her persistence to succeed especially after being deemed “too old” to compete was really great.
Thank you NetGalley and St. Martins Press for this eARC!
Thank you NetGalley and St. Martins Press for this eARC!
May 4, 2026
I have admired Sara since she was a high school super star. I devoured this book and so appreciated her openness and honesty about balancing motherhood and work and how hard that can be and how selfish it can make you feel. I also loved her going into her journey with her faith and describing how it evolved over time. Sara is an absolute inspiration in both life and running and I will continue to root for her. Just this past December I sat with my daughter, an 8-year-old budding runner, as we cheered Sara on at the CIM marathon, and I thought to myself, how cool is it that I have been cheering for this gal for over 25 years and she is still absolutely crushing it!?!
April 12, 2026
This memoir is an honest and raw retelling of Sara's running journey and career through her teenage years, newlywed stage, her faith journey and becoming a mother ❤️ Her grit and determination to live her life with faith and love shining through every aspect of her world was truly inspiring. As a runner myself I found myself captivated by Sara's journey through various races, trials and injuries throughout her career.
Sara Hall is such a b*d*ss runner & this memoir has me ready to lace up my shoes again 💪
Sara Hall is such a b*d*ss runner & this memoir has me ready to lace up my shoes again 💪
April 27, 2026
Sara Hall had a successful rerunning career, even if she never was able to be on an Olympic team, whether in the marathon or the 10,000 meter run, which was the event for which stride to qualify in 2024. The ups and downs of her career are captured in her memoir which covers a lot of different topics.
The most interesting topic of the book has to be when she and her husband Ryan decided to adopt four sisters in Ethiopia. Part of Sara’s Christian upbringing that she felt strongly about honoring was to help the poor. During one of their many overseas trips for competition or training (Ryan was a world class runner as well) they decided to pursue adoption and saw these four girls. Sara’s description of everything she and her daughters have gone through while Sara was running and raising the girls in a new land was very inspiring.
Her memories of her running career - from high school to Stanford to turning professional to the Olympic trials - make for good reading as well. Despite her many injuries, she always seemed to not only stay positive but she always seemed to find a way to overcome any adversity. Her coaches, especially Ryan, always helped her maintain that determination. Overcoming these injuries, as well as periods of anxiety and obsession over results, made for an inspiring sports story as well.
These are just a few topics and examples of what I liked about this memoir. It felt honest - not too much bravado but not too much self- criticism either. Sara Hall’s story is one that many readers will enjoy, not just sports fans or runners.
I wish to thank St. Martins Press for providing a copy of the book via NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are solely my own.
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The most interesting topic of the book has to be when she and her husband Ryan decided to adopt four sisters in Ethiopia. Part of Sara’s Christian upbringing that she felt strongly about honoring was to help the poor. During one of their many overseas trips for competition or training (Ryan was a world class runner as well) they decided to pursue adoption and saw these four girls. Sara’s description of everything she and her daughters have gone through while Sara was running and raising the girls in a new land was very inspiring.
Her memories of her running career - from high school to Stanford to turning professional to the Olympic trials - make for good reading as well. Despite her many injuries, she always seemed to not only stay positive but she always seemed to find a way to overcome any adversity. Her coaches, especially Ryan, always helped her maintain that determination. Overcoming these injuries, as well as periods of anxiety and obsession over results, made for an inspiring sports story as well.
These are just a few topics and examples of what I liked about this memoir. It felt honest - not too much bravado but not too much self- criticism either. Sara Hall’s story is one that many readers will enjoy, not just sports fans or runners.
I wish to thank St. Martins Press for providing a copy of the book via NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are solely my own.
https://sportsbookguy.blogspot.com/20...
April 23, 2026
Highly relatable 🏃🏼♀️ 🫶🏻
April 29, 2026
Going in, I didn't know what to expect out of For the Love of the Grind. But I'm glad I read it as I got a heartfelt and inspiring story of a runner who preserved through the stages of life, running or otherwise, eventually learning how to love the grind.
Sara starts the story in 2020, when she's trying to keep herself at race shape despite the world in a perpetual years long lockdown. But she goes back to her childhood, reflecting on how running was in her veins from early on, meeting her husband Ryan Hall, going pro, and motherhood, breaking records, and running past 40. Her career path wasn't easy with injuries, less than favorable finishes, not having a team around her, and other setbacks, but the running life brought her joy with her experiences, and provided motivation to many around her, with optimistic determination, is looking forward to what's next.
I do like that Sara isn't shy to talk about her spiritual beliefs throughout the book, having been raised in an evangelical Christian home and while she still considers herself as a Christian, she has since altered her beliefs throughout her adulthood. This also guided her idea that service isn't just missionary trips, but about joy. It's part of the reason why she decided to eventually adopt four Ethiopian girls after spending time running in the running favorable country. I learned a bit more about this country and how some aspects are not pretty at all.
I did catch the couple of times Sara's path runs into fellow runner Keira D'Amaro, who's around her age, and it was interesting to see the same events from a different POV, like in the 2024 Olympic trials where Keira DNF'ed and Sara finished 5th. I also recommend Don't Call it a Comeback by Keira, though her book has more self-help elements than this one.
I love that Sara reads the audiobook, as it brought an extra depth to the experience of listening to the author read her own words with humility and grace, but still optimistic. In a way, it was saying to me "embrace the grind, it brings it's own rewards".
Highly recommended for anyone interested in reading about a runner who's stayed in the game longer than most, and I'll be keeping track of Sara.
*I received an ARC from Netgalley and Macmillan Audio. All opinions are my own.*
Sara starts the story in 2020, when she's trying to keep herself at race shape despite the world in a perpetual years long lockdown. But she goes back to her childhood, reflecting on how running was in her veins from early on, meeting her husband Ryan Hall, going pro, and motherhood, breaking records, and running past 40. Her career path wasn't easy with injuries, less than favorable finishes, not having a team around her, and other setbacks, but the running life brought her joy with her experiences, and provided motivation to many around her, with optimistic determination, is looking forward to what's next.
I do like that Sara isn't shy to talk about her spiritual beliefs throughout the book, having been raised in an evangelical Christian home and while she still considers herself as a Christian, she has since altered her beliefs throughout her adulthood. This also guided her idea that service isn't just missionary trips, but about joy. It's part of the reason why she decided to eventually adopt four Ethiopian girls after spending time running in the running favorable country. I learned a bit more about this country and how some aspects are not pretty at all.
I did catch the couple of times Sara's path runs into fellow runner Keira D'Amaro, who's around her age, and it was interesting to see the same events from a different POV, like in the 2024 Olympic trials where Keira DNF'ed and Sara finished 5th. I also recommend Don't Call it a Comeback by Keira, though her book has more self-help elements than this one.
I love that Sara reads the audiobook, as it brought an extra depth to the experience of listening to the author read her own words with humility and grace, but still optimistic. In a way, it was saying to me "embrace the grind, it brings it's own rewards".
Highly recommended for anyone interested in reading about a runner who's stayed in the game longer than most, and I'll be keeping track of Sara.
*I received an ARC from Netgalley and Macmillan Audio. All opinions are my own.*
April 27, 2026
As a runner, it's fascinating to hear the story of an elite level runner like Sara Hall. In For the Love the Grind, Sara shares her running story which not surprisingly goes back to young years. What was surprising is she didn't plan to be a professional runner while in college and her level of persistence after graduating from college. Sara simply isn't willing to stop moving toward a goal. So interesting to see her results of the Boston Marathon earlier this month after reading her story.
This memoir also provides details about her relationship with her husband Ryan (also an elite runner), her four adopted children and her faith. Also, the locations were she lived and trained and the reasons why were fascinating.
Details about her sponsor Asics, running shoes in general and specific runs were fascinating. In particular, the part about hosting Olympic trials in the afternoon so that the event could be televised is madness. Sure, media coverage is important. More important is the health of the runners that would be more taxed in the heat of the afternoon.
The audiobook is read by Sara which adds to the listening experience.
My gratitude to Macmillian Audio for a complimentary audiobook copy of the author. I was not required to post a review and all opinions expressed are my own.
This memoir also provides details about her relationship with her husband Ryan (also an elite runner), her four adopted children and her faith. Also, the locations were she lived and trained and the reasons why were fascinating.
Details about her sponsor Asics, running shoes in general and specific runs were fascinating. In particular, the part about hosting Olympic trials in the afternoon so that the event could be televised is madness. Sure, media coverage is important. More important is the health of the runners that would be more taxed in the heat of the afternoon.
The audiobook is read by Sara which adds to the listening experience.
My gratitude to Macmillian Audio for a complimentary audiobook copy of the author. I was not required to post a review and all opinions expressed are my own.
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May 3, 2026I have previously decided that I don't rate memiors, but if I did, this would be 5 stars.
I'm encouraged, challenged & inspired by Sara's story & I cried more times than I'd like to admit while reading this.
Highly recommend this book to anyone who even kinda likes running :)
I'm encouraged, challenged & inspired by Sara's story & I cried more times than I'd like to admit while reading this.
Highly recommend this book to anyone who even kinda likes running :)
April 7, 2026
I love a runner memior, but this one was NOT for me. I was immediately turned off by the constant mentions of god after only one quick mention of faith in the book’s description and I almost DNFd at 30% when she mentioned a super predatory/scammy church, but I STILL wanted to read about her running career. And while I’ve never had an interest in motherhood, I wanted to learn about their adoption journey, especially while she emphasized the giving & generous side of her Christianity over her strict upbringing.
BUT, this book felt full of holes and eventually not inspirational at all. They brought home FOUR adopted Ethiopian girls and she continued to leave for long trips, lots of training, and multiple boujee vacations (queue “Ryan & I headed to an EXPENSIVE DESTINATION with “friends” (instead of daughters)). I dunno. I loved that Sara pointed out that shaming her as a woman for her decisions would be garbage as a man/father would not be judged the same, but I did feel turned off just the same. These girls had suffered trauma and it just felt really unhealthy. And, while I don’t really know what sponsored runners make, the finances of adopting 4 daughters and neither parent having traditions jobs simply seemed wild.
I appreciate the grit of runners, hence why I’ve read so many runner memoirs, but I didn’t find Sara inspirational. Her narrative fluctuated between nonchalant “I simply had faith” “I just let my body feel it” to fierce “I had no fear of failure” and I couldn’t decide if she was confident or a mess or finding excuses in shoes she couldn’t wear, injuries, or other people doping.
This just felt inconsistent. I don’t know if Sara became who she planned to become initially. I don’t really know what “giving” she’s doing… what good she’s doing for all the underprivileged people she observed in her youth. I felt like I was on a journey with her, but I’m just not sure if this was the most well-thought-out or articulated.
IN MY OPINION, obviously. I hate to diss a memoir, I hate to judge at all. I was raised in a strict Christian household and I myself am a runner. I had high hopes for all of this overall, but it felt like a mess to me and I’m, sadly, unimpressed.
I did really love Sara and Ryan’s relationship. I love that she pushed back on patriarchal norms and that Ryan fully supported her. That was refreshing, especially considering their upbringings.
3 stars for writing a book at all- for having passion and grit and a voice, I just wish this would have been better fleshed-out.
BUT, this book felt full of holes and eventually not inspirational at all. They brought home FOUR adopted Ethiopian girls and she continued to leave for long trips, lots of training, and multiple boujee vacations (queue “Ryan & I headed to an EXPENSIVE DESTINATION with “friends” (instead of daughters)). I dunno. I loved that Sara pointed out that shaming her as a woman for her decisions would be garbage as a man/father would not be judged the same, but I did feel turned off just the same. These girls had suffered trauma and it just felt really unhealthy. And, while I don’t really know what sponsored runners make, the finances of adopting 4 daughters and neither parent having traditions jobs simply seemed wild.
I appreciate the grit of runners, hence why I’ve read so many runner memoirs, but I didn’t find Sara inspirational. Her narrative fluctuated between nonchalant “I simply had faith” “I just let my body feel it” to fierce “I had no fear of failure” and I couldn’t decide if she was confident or a mess or finding excuses in shoes she couldn’t wear, injuries, or other people doping.
This just felt inconsistent. I don’t know if Sara became who she planned to become initially. I don’t really know what “giving” she’s doing… what good she’s doing for all the underprivileged people she observed in her youth. I felt like I was on a journey with her, but I’m just not sure if this was the most well-thought-out or articulated.
IN MY OPINION, obviously. I hate to diss a memoir, I hate to judge at all. I was raised in a strict Christian household and I myself am a runner. I had high hopes for all of this overall, but it felt like a mess to me and I’m, sadly, unimpressed.
I did really love Sara and Ryan’s relationship. I love that she pushed back on patriarchal norms and that Ryan fully supported her. That was refreshing, especially considering their upbringings.
3 stars for writing a book at all- for having passion and grit and a voice, I just wish this would have been better fleshed-out.
April 25, 2026
I really wanted to love this and there were parts of it I did really appreciate and identify with as someone who loves to "grind" in all aspects of life but it felt kinda all over the place. It wasn't all in chronological order so a story would be told at one part of the book from way later in her life and then we'd go back in time and eventually make it back to the same story it felt like but in a confusing way. I definitely respect Sara's commitment to running and I am feeling very grateful that I am not an elite athlete myself lol
February 19, 2026
Sara has balanced her faith, marriage, motherhood and an insanely long professional running career like an expert and it is a treat to see into the mind of such a dedicated and talented mother runner.
I am absolutely the exact target audience for this book (a Christian mother who loves long distance running) and so if you’re anything like me I’m sure you’ll love it too.
Thank you to St. Martin’s Press for the advanced copy.
I am absolutely the exact target audience for this book (a Christian mother who loves long distance running) and so if you’re anything like me I’m sure you’ll love it too.
Thank you to St. Martin’s Press for the advanced copy.
April 23, 2026
First off thank you NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for my honest review!
This was a solid 3.75 rounded up to a 4.
This is an honest glimpse into Sara Hall’s life as a professional runner balancing faith, motherhood, and competition. I appreciated her authenticity, she’s open about her relationship with God, her identity as an athlete and parent, and the reality that progress isn’t linear, even at the elite level. I did not realize just how strong her relationship with God would play in her memoir and think it is important to be aware of as that may not resonate with all readers.
As a runner who lives in Eugene, I really enjoyed the local references and mentions of runners like Shalane Flanagan and Des Linden, it added a personal layer for me to be able to picture where she was running.
The first third of the book is a relatively repeat it I’ve cycle of train, race, get injured, recover, repeat. Some of the strongest moments come later in the book, particularly her evolving relationship with her daughters and her reflections on perseverance. Her adoption journey is thoughtfully approached, and I respected the way she maintained her children’s privacy while still sharing meaningful insight. Her gratitude for the people who supported her career is another standout theme.
That said, the book feels uneven. The structure is often disjointed, with abrupt transitions and timeline jumps that make it hard to stay grounded. Many moments feel surface-level when they could have been more fully explored, especially around adoption and parenthood. There are also a few phrasing choices that I felt were distracting or didn’t sit quite right.
There are still meaningful takeaways, particularly around love, resilience, and the importance of community in chasing long-term goals. While it didn’t go as deep as I hoped, it’s a solid read for runners or anyone drawn to stories of perseverance and faith.
This was a solid 3.75 rounded up to a 4.
This is an honest glimpse into Sara Hall’s life as a professional runner balancing faith, motherhood, and competition. I appreciated her authenticity, she’s open about her relationship with God, her identity as an athlete and parent, and the reality that progress isn’t linear, even at the elite level. I did not realize just how strong her relationship with God would play in her memoir and think it is important to be aware of as that may not resonate with all readers.
As a runner who lives in Eugene, I really enjoyed the local references and mentions of runners like Shalane Flanagan and Des Linden, it added a personal layer for me to be able to picture where she was running.
The first third of the book is a relatively repeat it I’ve cycle of train, race, get injured, recover, repeat. Some of the strongest moments come later in the book, particularly her evolving relationship with her daughters and her reflections on perseverance. Her adoption journey is thoughtfully approached, and I respected the way she maintained her children’s privacy while still sharing meaningful insight. Her gratitude for the people who supported her career is another standout theme.
That said, the book feels uneven. The structure is often disjointed, with abrupt transitions and timeline jumps that make it hard to stay grounded. Many moments feel surface-level when they could have been more fully explored, especially around adoption and parenthood. There are also a few phrasing choices that I felt were distracting or didn’t sit quite right.
There are still meaningful takeaways, particularly around love, resilience, and the importance of community in chasing long-term goals. While it didn’t go as deep as I hoped, it’s a solid read for runners or anyone drawn to stories of perseverance and faith.
April 22, 2026
I thought Sara had a beautiful voice and presence in this memoir. She was honest about her struggles while still honoring her internal moral compass. She mentioned Eric Liddel several times, and she truly DOES remind me of him.
The way she speaks of fellow athletes and people is refreshing. It is clear that she is well-grounded and knows exactly who she is and what she believes. She makes decisions with confidence, and her relationship with God is vital to her authentic sense of self. This clarity carries over into her writing; while many memoirists struggle to connect with their past selves, Sara is exceptionally clear in her voice during each stage of her life. She wrote about who she was at the time, showing how she evolved alongside her environment and life choices.
During their adoption journey, she faced and acknowledged her own white privilege, and the love she and Ryan have for their daughters is obvious. She failed so many times and I admired her ability to shelve her own struggles and go straight into parenting her girls. She has an incredibly admirable drive to continuously learn and grow, advocating for herself and her family with deep conviction.
I loved reading about her runs and races. I found myself holding my breath with her and smiling as she had fun and found joy in running. As a non-competitive runner, I enjoyed hearing how hard she worked, how she responded to challenges, and how she maintained a sense of whimsy even in the middle of a race.
She ended the book with her daughters’ accomplishments, which is a beautiful touch that would move any parent. I read this book shortly after seeing pictures of Sara and her daughter, Hana, running the Boston Marathon together, which served as the most incredible ending. Sara took first place in the masters division and was there to great Hana when she finished!
The way she speaks of fellow athletes and people is refreshing. It is clear that she is well-grounded and knows exactly who she is and what she believes. She makes decisions with confidence, and her relationship with God is vital to her authentic sense of self. This clarity carries over into her writing; while many memoirists struggle to connect with their past selves, Sara is exceptionally clear in her voice during each stage of her life. She wrote about who she was at the time, showing how she evolved alongside her environment and life choices.
During their adoption journey, she faced and acknowledged her own white privilege, and the love she and Ryan have for their daughters is obvious. She failed so many times and I admired her ability to shelve her own struggles and go straight into parenting her girls. She has an incredibly admirable drive to continuously learn and grow, advocating for herself and her family with deep conviction.
I loved reading about her runs and races. I found myself holding my breath with her and smiling as she had fun and found joy in running. As a non-competitive runner, I enjoyed hearing how hard she worked, how she responded to challenges, and how she maintained a sense of whimsy even in the middle of a race.
She ended the book with her daughters’ accomplishments, which is a beautiful touch that would move any parent. I read this book shortly after seeing pictures of Sara and her daughter, Hana, running the Boston Marathon together, which served as the most incredible ending. Sara took first place in the masters division and was there to great Hana when she finished!
April 21, 2026
As soon as I heard this was a memoir about running, I knew I had to pick it up. When I started running over 10 years ago, the first race I conquered was a half marathon, and even though I’ve only done a handful of those and some smaller runs since, it’s always been something I’ve loved. The past few years have pulled me away from it, but I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel—and this book honestly made me miss it even more.
Sara’s stories about running, her challenges, growth, and achievements were so motivating. I loved getting a glimpse into the life she’s built—traveling the world doing what she loves, alongside her husband who shares that same passion. Their faith is such a strong, steady presence throughout her journey, and you can feel how grounding it is for her. Hearing about their family—especially adopting four sisters from Ethiopia—and the realities of balancing parenting, passion, and personal goals felt incredibly real and inspiring. It’s not just about running—it’s about doing what you love, pushing yourself, and leaning on the people around you.
Sara’s stories about running, her challenges, growth, and achievements were so motivating. I loved getting a glimpse into the life she’s built—traveling the world doing what she loves, alongside her husband who shares that same passion. Their faith is such a strong, steady presence throughout her journey, and you can feel how grounding it is for her. Hearing about their family—especially adopting four sisters from Ethiopia—and the realities of balancing parenting, passion, and personal goals felt incredibly real and inspiring. It’s not just about running—it’s about doing what you love, pushing yourself, and leaning on the people around you.
March 28, 2026
As a long time runner of the marathon and half marathon distance I was pumped to be sent a widget of Sara Halls FOR LOVE OF THE GRIND from St Martin’s Press.
In general, I can’t really imagine rating a memoir less than 5 stars, as it’s a person story about their life, and even if it wasn’t for me it wouldn’t feel great to me critiquing that, BUT I had the pleasure of listing to the audiobook narrated by Sara Hall herself and I can honestly say I was captivated and so interested.
The book was raw, honest, inspiring and truthfully I was surprised by how moved I was. I knew / suspected I would be inspired by Sara’s running journey, but I didn’t expect to be so inspired and moved by her life and who she is as a person. I was brought to tears many times and so happy I picked it up.
I will say as well, as an ex-religious person I don’t usually gravitate to people of faith that speak openly and readily about their faith, but Sara’s words didn’t feel preachy or pushy to me.
While I do think a runner will enjoy reading Sara’s memoir best, it was well written and included a lot more than just running talk, so if you like memoirs you should definitely pick it up!
I primarily listened to the audiobook narrated by Sara Hall which was sent to me by Macmillan Audio - thank you!
In general, I can’t really imagine rating a memoir less than 5 stars, as it’s a person story about their life, and even if it wasn’t for me it wouldn’t feel great to me critiquing that, BUT I had the pleasure of listing to the audiobook narrated by Sara Hall herself and I can honestly say I was captivated and so interested.
The book was raw, honest, inspiring and truthfully I was surprised by how moved I was. I knew / suspected I would be inspired by Sara’s running journey, but I didn’t expect to be so inspired and moved by her life and who she is as a person. I was brought to tears many times and so happy I picked it up.
I will say as well, as an ex-religious person I don’t usually gravitate to people of faith that speak openly and readily about their faith, but Sara’s words didn’t feel preachy or pushy to me.
While I do think a runner will enjoy reading Sara’s memoir best, it was well written and included a lot more than just running talk, so if you like memoirs you should definitely pick it up!
I primarily listened to the audiobook narrated by Sara Hall which was sent to me by Macmillan Audio - thank you!
April 27, 2026
I love a marathoner memoir so of course I had to hit request when I saw this one pop up on NetGalley. As an agnostic, I knew that this book may not be for me as I know the Halls are open with their relationship with God. While I understand it is her memoir and her truth to tell however she wanted, I felt like it was balanced out well and people who have different views will not feel put off by that side of her story. As one of the long standing names in the marathoning world for over 2 decades, it was really cool to see Sara’s whole story told. I did not realize how often she struggled with injury or bad race day conditions and it was a pretty inspiring read.
Thanks so much to St Martin’s Press for the opportunity to get to read this early.
Thanks so much to St Martin’s Press for the opportunity to get to read this early.
April 29, 2026
I was so excited for this one but it fell a little flat for me. I really enjoyed learning Sara’s journey through running in high school to college and a successful career. I respect that the Hall family leans heavily into their faith but it made it hard for me to connect with them. The book takes us through the highs and lows of her running career but I was hoping for more than relying on faith. Even so it wasn’t a bad read and I did find Sara and her running career to be inspiring!
April 30, 2026
Complicated feelings about this! I appreciate that Sara didn’t shy away from the selfishness inherent in professional running - and yet that reality made for, at times, an uncomfortable listen. Relatedly, I think she did more telling than showing about the impact that had on her family, which left me wanting more while also understanding her desire to respect her kids’ privacy. I’m also not a religious person so I was simultaneously curious about and skeptical of her deep faith (skepticism amplified by my googling of her church and education about some of its problematic teaching). All in all, some interesting tension throughout the book.
Separately, I heard that Sara declined a ghost writer and I think there were times where that was obvious — and the book would have benefited from a sharper pencil.
Separately, I heard that Sara declined a ghost writer and I think there were times where that was obvious — and the book would have benefited from a sharper pencil.
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April 28, 2026I fell in love with Sara and her grittiness reading this book. During this year’s Boston marathon, I happened to finish at the same time as her daughter and caught a glimpse of Sara’s big smile upon seeing Hana. It made me feel even more connected with her as I read this. Loved!
May 1, 2026
This book is difficult to rate. Hall lets you in a bit, but something still feels rather "surface." As a lifelong runner, I have experienced all the emotions she describes well, and I know this is a running book, but what was the rest of her life like?
April 25, 2026
Happy Pub Week to Sarah Hall! I am a sports enthusiast and a runner at heart. I love a memoir and Sarah has knocked it out of the park with this one.
I loved reading about her story of successes and struggles, and the power of perseverance. So inspiring!
As a woman in my 40s who is still actively running (okay, trying…) it was so inspiring to read about her toeing the line in her 40s against the world’s best and giving them a run for their money.
I also deeply loved her walk with faith and her husband, their relentless pursuit of building their beautiful family- and I loved that Sarah and her daughter just ran Boston together this week!!
Highly recommend this memoir if you enjoy running, sports, women who don’t give up, and overcoming obstacles.
I loved reading about her story of successes and struggles, and the power of perseverance. So inspiring!
As a woman in my 40s who is still actively running (okay, trying…) it was so inspiring to read about her toeing the line in her 40s against the world’s best and giving them a run for their money.
I also deeply loved her walk with faith and her husband, their relentless pursuit of building their beautiful family- and I loved that Sarah and her daughter just ran Boston together this week!!
Highly recommend this memoir if you enjoy running, sports, women who don’t give up, and overcoming obstacles.
February 25, 2026
I love a good running memoir, and this was no exception. One thing I appreciate about Sara Hall is her consistent determination to show up and see what happens. The number of races she completed through many ups and downs is inspiring, and it’s so cool to hear about her PRs and goals she’s accomplished even into her late 30s/early 40s.
Outside of running, it was cool to learn about how she and Ryan adopted their four girls all at the same time, without having ever been parents before. What an incredible change to their life and journey that they took!
I appreciated the faith aspects of the book as well. At the beginning it felt a little cheesy or prescriptive at times, but I think that the books outlines her faith at each stage - the black and white bold faith of a teenager that evolves into a faith that is less prescriptive or cookie cutter, which I think was important.
Overall, I enjoyed this book and would recommend it if you enjoy running memoirs.
Thanks to Goodreads Giveaways for the advanced reader copy; this was my first time receiving an ARC book!
Outside of running, it was cool to learn about how she and Ryan adopted their four girls all at the same time, without having ever been parents before. What an incredible change to their life and journey that they took!
I appreciated the faith aspects of the book as well. At the beginning it felt a little cheesy or prescriptive at times, but I think that the books outlines her faith at each stage - the black and white bold faith of a teenager that evolves into a faith that is less prescriptive or cookie cutter, which I think was important.
Overall, I enjoyed this book and would recommend it if you enjoy running memoirs.
Thanks to Goodreads Giveaways for the advanced reader copy; this was my first time receiving an ARC book!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I respectfully have a hard time rating someone's story low, as it is there story and it is pretty bold to put your story on paper for the world to see, so even if I do not necessarily enjoy the persons views/thoughts --My one exception was the McGurdy girl's bio--I could not stomach that one--ANYWAY
Sara Hall's story seemed like the perfect read for me as a runner myself--not fast or a marathoner, just someone who LOVEs the running high, Running is the time I destress, I plan out my day, rck out to my 00's pop music or be engrossed in a audiobook, I love being outside and just enjoying God's creation.
So the blurb a runner + faith, it for sure got my attention. I really enjoyed learning about Sara's origin story of how she got into running, meeting her husband nad her growing faith. I wish I could say that as she continued to unfold her story, it became very slow and repetitive. I struggled to understand her cycle of terrible injuries only to push herself to the brink of another injury. all while adopting 3 young girls from Africa. This was a wonderful thing she and her husband did, and yes they sounded like they provided so well for those girls. She also mentions how important her faithis to her, but oh bboy ALARM bells...I had my first red flag alert go off when she described her wedding t her husband and how she was to submit to him and was questioning this. I won't go down a bunny trail of why wives submit to their husbands, but it is not this archaeic domineering relationship that the current culture seems to think, actually it is women compliment their husband, and come along side him, but he is the leader because he protects us women. See more: https://michellelesley.com/tag/wives-...
But sadly I saw her turn to the likes of Bethel Church--a "church" that preaches a false doctrine. "Bethel promotes extra-biblical revelation, modern-day apostles and prophets, Word of Faith theology, and spiritual practices not rooted in Scripture"-(Jenkins)
Bill Johnson promotes extra-biblical revelation over Scripture (Dreaming with God, p. 49).
Bethel teaches Jesus temporarily ceased to be God (When Heaven Invades Earth, p. 79).
They affirm modern-day apostles and prophets (NAR theology).
Grave soaking practices documented (Christianity Today, 2016).
Healing guaranteed theology (The Supernatural Power of a Transformed Mind, p. 127). (Jenkins)
Do yourself a favor and look more into this,it is frightening all the things these "church" endorses. Do not be fooled !
But I cannot hold that against her book and she can choses to believe that. I am simply rating this low because of her continuous battle to run and it seemed like that was her main priority. I did not book this book down and feel inspired like you should when reading a memoir, or at least moved.
She did amazing things to support her adopted girls
Sara Hall's story seemed like the perfect read for me as a runner myself--not fast or a marathoner, just someone who LOVEs the running high, Running is the time I destress, I plan out my day, rck out to my 00's pop music or be engrossed in a audiobook, I love being outside and just enjoying God's creation.
So the blurb a runner + faith, it for sure got my attention. I really enjoyed learning about Sara's origin story of how she got into running, meeting her husband nad her growing faith. I wish I could say that as she continued to unfold her story, it became very slow and repetitive. I struggled to understand her cycle of terrible injuries only to push herself to the brink of another injury. all while adopting 3 young girls from Africa. This was a wonderful thing she and her husband did, and yes they sounded like they provided so well for those girls. She also mentions how important her faithis to her, but oh bboy ALARM bells...I had my first red flag alert go off when she described her wedding t her husband and how she was to submit to him and was questioning this. I won't go down a bunny trail of why wives submit to their husbands, but it is not this archaeic domineering relationship that the current culture seems to think, actually it is women compliment their husband, and come along side him, but he is the leader because he protects us women. See more: https://michellelesley.com/tag/wives-...
But sadly I saw her turn to the likes of Bethel Church--a "church" that preaches a false doctrine. "Bethel promotes extra-biblical revelation, modern-day apostles and prophets, Word of Faith theology, and spiritual practices not rooted in Scripture"-(Jenkins)
Bill Johnson promotes extra-biblical revelation over Scripture (Dreaming with God, p. 49).
Bethel teaches Jesus temporarily ceased to be God (When Heaven Invades Earth, p. 79).
They affirm modern-day apostles and prophets (NAR theology).
Grave soaking practices documented (Christianity Today, 2016).
Healing guaranteed theology (The Supernatural Power of a Transformed Mind, p. 127). (Jenkins)
Do yourself a favor and look more into this,it is frightening all the things these "church" endorses. Do not be fooled !
But I cannot hold that against her book and she can choses to believe that. I am simply rating this low because of her continuous battle to run and it seemed like that was her main priority. I did not book this book down and feel inspired like you should when reading a memoir, or at least moved.
She did amazing things to support her adopted girls
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
For the Love of the Grind by Sara Hall
Memoir
Audiobook narrated by the author
Publishing date April 21,2026
When I heard this book was coming out, I already had several books on my TBR shelf that needed to be reviewed. I was really busy and a bit overwhelmed. However, that didn't stop me from asking a copy of this book because I was so excited to read Sara Hall's memoir. Also, my beloved Meb Keflezighi says "a must read" - and I love his books too, so of course I must read it!
Sara Hall is a professional long distance runner, a very well-known athlete in the sport along with her husband, Ryan Hall, a former professional long-distance runner himself and now her coach. Besides impressive running records, they are also known to have adapted four older orphan sisters from Ethiopia. As an athlete, I understand what it takes to train, just to compete. It is very time-consuming and exhausting. I cannot imagine doing it professionally while trying to raise four foreign children (I mention foreign, because they have to adjust to American culture, including language, school system, and food while going through teenage drama).
At the beginning, I just knew Ryan and Sarah Hall as elite runners. Because of their outspoken Christian faith, they seemed evangelical and far from me. As the years go by though, I encountered Sara's social media posts showing her positive and supportive attitude for her fellow athletes and family, even when I'd imagine she must have been disappointed by the race results. Years go by and she still shows up to toe at the start line. She is now over 40 year old and still compete. The title puzzled me at first, "for the love of the grind" - and who does? All marathon runners, at one point or another, had to put up with the grind, and such as the daily life as well. Everyday isn't paradise, in fact it might be kinda hard, but keep on showing up every day and maybe a good life would reward you.
Here is a book written by someone who has not cared about social conventions and didn't waver, including her life-long contract with a Japanese sponsor Asics while many others signed with Nike. Her resolution and stability in life is awe-inspiring. Of course, her career and personal life would not be possible without her husband's support. I would love to read Ryan Hall's memoir next, in hope to inspire unconventional gender-roles to support female athletes.
The audiobook was narrated very well by the author. There are some sections in the book I felt unnecessary while other sections I wanted to know more about, so there was a bit of unbalance for me personally - still a good book. I couldn't put it down and finished it in two days. I would recommend!
An advance copy of this audiobook was provided courtesy of NetGalley and Macmillan Audio. Opinions stated herein are my own. Thank you!
Memoir
Audiobook narrated by the author
Publishing date April 21,2026
When I heard this book was coming out, I already had several books on my TBR shelf that needed to be reviewed. I was really busy and a bit overwhelmed. However, that didn't stop me from asking a copy of this book because I was so excited to read Sara Hall's memoir. Also, my beloved Meb Keflezighi says "a must read" - and I love his books too, so of course I must read it!
Sara Hall is a professional long distance runner, a very well-known athlete in the sport along with her husband, Ryan Hall, a former professional long-distance runner himself and now her coach. Besides impressive running records, they are also known to have adapted four older orphan sisters from Ethiopia. As an athlete, I understand what it takes to train, just to compete. It is very time-consuming and exhausting. I cannot imagine doing it professionally while trying to raise four foreign children (I mention foreign, because they have to adjust to American culture, including language, school system, and food while going through teenage drama).
At the beginning, I just knew Ryan and Sarah Hall as elite runners. Because of their outspoken Christian faith, they seemed evangelical and far from me. As the years go by though, I encountered Sara's social media posts showing her positive and supportive attitude for her fellow athletes and family, even when I'd imagine she must have been disappointed by the race results. Years go by and she still shows up to toe at the start line. She is now over 40 year old and still compete. The title puzzled me at first, "for the love of the grind" - and who does? All marathon runners, at one point or another, had to put up with the grind, and such as the daily life as well. Everyday isn't paradise, in fact it might be kinda hard, but keep on showing up every day and maybe a good life would reward you.
Here is a book written by someone who has not cared about social conventions and didn't waver, including her life-long contract with a Japanese sponsor Asics while many others signed with Nike. Her resolution and stability in life is awe-inspiring. Of course, her career and personal life would not be possible without her husband's support. I would love to read Ryan Hall's memoir next, in hope to inspire unconventional gender-roles to support female athletes.
The audiobook was narrated very well by the author. There are some sections in the book I felt unnecessary while other sections I wanted to know more about, so there was a bit of unbalance for me personally - still a good book. I couldn't put it down and finished it in two days. I would recommend!
An advance copy of this audiobook was provided courtesy of NetGalley and Macmillan Audio. Opinions stated herein are my own. Thank you!
Review of advance copy received from Goodreads Giveaways
I received a copy of this memoir in a Goodreads giveaway in exchange for my honest review.
As a long time runner who has idolized Sara Hall for many years, I was thrilled to receive an early release ARC of her memoir. This memoir is as gutsy and gritty as her running is, as she gives readers a deeply honest and vulnerable side of her quest for success, not just in her professional running career, but as a wife, mother, woman of faith and as someone with an internal desire to serve the underprivileged and marginalized populations. What I learned of Sara Hall is that she is relentless in her desire for achievement in all areas of life, which has in turn led to many struggles for her, but one thing she has going for her is she is never willing to accept defeat, pushing herself to the absolute limit, many times in ways that have possibly hurt her. It was no surprise to me that she came back stronger after some injuries, likely due to some forced time off.
I was deeply moved by not only her work ethic, but could see her as a real person in this book because she was so up front about her struggles, her feelings of failure, her feelings of guilt and selfishness at times, but also about her continued optimism and belief in herself. Her career has seen a lot of let downs and unachieved goals, portrayed so emotionally that it actually brought me to tears at times, but she continues to push the envelope into her 40s.
Coming off of just reading her husband Ryan Hall's book, also a highly successful and decorated, now retired, professional runner, it was also interesting to understand and read the dynamics between the two and their unconventional family from both perspectives.
This was a wonderful read as someone else who runs, but I do not think it will appeal to those who do not. She recaps a lot of training and racing, which I found extremely interesting and sometimes tension filled, but I suspect it will bog down and disinterest those who are not heavily into the sport nor follow other professional runners. Because one thing is for sure, Sara Hall lives, breathes, eats, sleeps and dreams of running at all times. There is not enough other stuff in the book to captivate non-runners. But I highly recommend this to those who love the sport.
As a long time runner who has idolized Sara Hall for many years, I was thrilled to receive an early release ARC of her memoir. This memoir is as gutsy and gritty as her running is, as she gives readers a deeply honest and vulnerable side of her quest for success, not just in her professional running career, but as a wife, mother, woman of faith and as someone with an internal desire to serve the underprivileged and marginalized populations. What I learned of Sara Hall is that she is relentless in her desire for achievement in all areas of life, which has in turn led to many struggles for her, but one thing she has going for her is she is never willing to accept defeat, pushing herself to the absolute limit, many times in ways that have possibly hurt her. It was no surprise to me that she came back stronger after some injuries, likely due to some forced time off.
I was deeply moved by not only her work ethic, but could see her as a real person in this book because she was so up front about her struggles, her feelings of failure, her feelings of guilt and selfishness at times, but also about her continued optimism and belief in herself. Her career has seen a lot of let downs and unachieved goals, portrayed so emotionally that it actually brought me to tears at times, but she continues to push the envelope into her 40s.
Coming off of just reading her husband Ryan Hall's book, also a highly successful and decorated, now retired, professional runner, it was also interesting to understand and read the dynamics between the two and their unconventional family from both perspectives.
This was a wonderful read as someone else who runs, but I do not think it will appeal to those who do not. She recaps a lot of training and racing, which I found extremely interesting and sometimes tension filled, but I suspect it will bog down and disinterest those who are not heavily into the sport nor follow other professional runners. Because one thing is for sure, Sara Hall lives, breathes, eats, sleeps and dreams of running at all times. There is not enough other stuff in the book to captivate non-runners. But I highly recommend this to those who love the sport.
April 27, 2026
The Best Book I have Read in 2026
There is something rare about a book that does not just tell a story, but makes you feel like your own story matters more after reading it. For the Love of the Grind is one of those books and easily one of the best I have read in a long time. Sara Hall has an ability to bring readers into her world of professional running while still making every page deeply relatable. Whether she is writing about elite racing, the London Marathon, Olympic Trials, or records broken, she never loses sight of the human side of the sport. Her reflections on motherhood, adoption, marriage, ambition, goal setting, and faith come together in a way that feels both personal and universal.
I have followed Sara for years, but this book gave me a new perspective on her journey. What stood out most is how real and raw her story is. She does not shy away from the highs or the lows. The message of resilience is written throughout the pages and makes this book extremely hopeful.
What surprised me most was how seen I felt while reading it. There were moments where I stopped and thought, she is significantly faster and competing at a level I will never reach, and yet that is exactly how I feel sometimes. That kind of connection is rare. It is the mark of both a great writer and someone deeply in tune with herself and others.
My copy is filled with underlines, notes written in the margins, and page numbers recorded on the back cover so I can return to the passages that stood out most. One of my favorite quotes, “We hope our ‘ceiling’ becomes their ‘floor’,” has stayed with me, especially when I think about what I hope for my kids. It captures so much about legacy, growth, and the purpose behind the grind.
The grind itself is worth it. Sara shows that being competitive does not mean losing humility or hope, because these are qualities that sustain a long, meaningful career and life.
This is an empowering read for runners, parents, dreamers, and anyone navigating their own version of the grind. It is about chasing big goals, holding onto faith, and continuing to fly forward even when the path is not clear.
I will not be able to recommend this book enough. It is early in the year, but this might be my favorite read of 2026.
There is something rare about a book that does not just tell a story, but makes you feel like your own story matters more after reading it. For the Love of the Grind is one of those books and easily one of the best I have read in a long time. Sara Hall has an ability to bring readers into her world of professional running while still making every page deeply relatable. Whether she is writing about elite racing, the London Marathon, Olympic Trials, or records broken, she never loses sight of the human side of the sport. Her reflections on motherhood, adoption, marriage, ambition, goal setting, and faith come together in a way that feels both personal and universal.
I have followed Sara for years, but this book gave me a new perspective on her journey. What stood out most is how real and raw her story is. She does not shy away from the highs or the lows. The message of resilience is written throughout the pages and makes this book extremely hopeful.
What surprised me most was how seen I felt while reading it. There were moments where I stopped and thought, she is significantly faster and competing at a level I will never reach, and yet that is exactly how I feel sometimes. That kind of connection is rare. It is the mark of both a great writer and someone deeply in tune with herself and others.
My copy is filled with underlines, notes written in the margins, and page numbers recorded on the back cover so I can return to the passages that stood out most. One of my favorite quotes, “We hope our ‘ceiling’ becomes their ‘floor’,” has stayed with me, especially when I think about what I hope for my kids. It captures so much about legacy, growth, and the purpose behind the grind.
The grind itself is worth it. Sara shows that being competitive does not mean losing humility or hope, because these are qualities that sustain a long, meaningful career and life.
This is an empowering read for runners, parents, dreamers, and anyone navigating their own version of the grind. It is about chasing big goals, holding onto faith, and continuing to fly forward even when the path is not clear.
I will not be able to recommend this book enough. It is early in the year, but this might be my favorite read of 2026.
May 1, 2026
"Sara Hall has been a fixture atop American distance running for more than two decades: first as a national high school champion, then as an NCAA star at Stanford University, and later, as the only pro runner to ever win U.S. titles in the mile and the marathon. She's held the American record in the half marathon, clocked the fastest marathon in the U.S. by a woman aged 40 or older, and represented her country in multiple World Championships. But success has never come easy. Fear of failure set in during high school. In college, Sara competed through a results-obsessed culture that carried into her professional career. She battled anxiety and imposter syndrome, alongside outside pressure to quit the sport and instead devote herself to supporting her husband, Olympic marathoner Ryan Hall, and later, her kids. Yet Sara never gave up on the dream of reaching her potential."
WOW, I don't even know where to start with this one. First, her giving her glory to God for everything 🥹 I love that the absolute most. She heard from God that Ryan (her husband, but then just another college runner) would be the man that she married. She also carried the verse Colossians 3:23 with her basically everywhere, which is "Whatever you do, work at with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men." She knew she felt some time of way looking for the approval of others through her running and said "it felt freeing to think of doing it just for God alone."
She also chronicles her and her husband's journey to adopt their four girls from Africa & all the intricacies that were involved with that. It was just such a beautiful testament that she always gave everything to God, the glory, the failures, the triumphs, EVERYTHING. I loved reading her story & it was such a great reminder to me as well, to always give God the glory, no matter what!
Thank you NetGalley, the publisher, and of course the author herself for my copy of this digital ARC! All opinions are my own and my review reflects as such. 🏃🏼♀️✝️
WOW, I don't even know where to start with this one. First, her giving her glory to God for everything 🥹 I love that the absolute most. She heard from God that Ryan (her husband, but then just another college runner) would be the man that she married. She also carried the verse Colossians 3:23 with her basically everywhere, which is "Whatever you do, work at with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men." She knew she felt some time of way looking for the approval of others through her running and said "it felt freeing to think of doing it just for God alone."
She also chronicles her and her husband's journey to adopt their four girls from Africa & all the intricacies that were involved with that. It was just such a beautiful testament that she always gave everything to God, the glory, the failures, the triumphs, EVERYTHING. I loved reading her story & it was such a great reminder to me as well, to always give God the glory, no matter what!
Thank you NetGalley, the publisher, and of course the author herself for my copy of this digital ARC! All opinions are my own and my review reflects as such. 🏃🏼♀️✝️
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