Given To Fly: An Improbable Story of Triumph, Tragedy, and Realization at the Western States 100

by Brian T. Morrison

252 pages, Paperback

Published April 9, 2026

Reviews

[Andrea · Rating 5 out of 5]

Page turner from start to finish.

[Collin Crow · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wild story about victory, defeat, and the unwavering courage to finish what you started! Brian is funny, relatable, and one hell of a determined athlete. The story flows well and is hard to put down at points. The tragedy that occurred for him is heartbreaking but I believe he comes back stronger and recognizes there’s more to life than races and running. That the real “winning” is the people and life you surround yourself with

[Maria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book! Am I interested in running? No. Am I interested in ultra running? Also no. However, this story was captivating! I devoured this book. The author showed as much passion, mental strength and grit, as he showed vulnerability. I was emotional in several instances as if I were there seeing his journey myself. Thank you for sharing your story. 5 stars!!

[Maura McCulloch · Rating 5 out of 5]

An honest, thoughtful exploration of what drives someone to strive for excellence in an extreme sport — and what sustains someone through the devastating blows that can come with high stakes competition. I couldn’t put it down!

[Tony · Rating 5 out of 5]

Incredible story.