Fuel For My Journey : A Memoir About Running Marathons Post Cardiac Surgery

by Dhananjay Yellurkar

In this inspiring memoir, Dhananjay Yellurkar brings to life the old adage about mind over body and shares his story of becoming the rare person who has run full marathons across six continents post his heart attack and open-heart surgery. His transformative journey from being a breadwinner in his mid-40s, struggling to deal with the aftermath of a major surgery to becoming a passionate long-distance runner is written in a breezy yet captivating style. From the challenges of training regularly on the streets of Mumbai, running marathons in New York City, Berlin, Paris and Gold Coast, donning the cap of a pacer at Mumbai, running an adventure marathon in the savannahs of South Africa to completing one of the toughest marathons in Antarctica, the reader is immersed in a mesmerizing journey of a former non-athlete that is filled with a spirit of grit, tenacity and hope.  
Dhananjay’s story of a strong comeback and rediscovery is underlined by the values that the marathons have taught him – courage, discipline, honour, humility, kindness, faith and patience. His decade-long tryst with long-distance running provides a fascinating glimpse into the immense potential of a human body, which when pushed to its limits can demonstrate amazing results. Above all, it takes you into the mind of a marathoner whose only aim is to become a better version of himself.

192 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 14, 2022

Reviews

[Neha · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75...it's an easy to read memoir about coming back from heart bypass surgery to become a long distance runner... as someone with an autoimmune condition I relate to it well, as well as the glimpses into financial planning for intl races- very important. I just feel intrigued as I see a lot of these running memoirs written by men with their wives providing staunch support. as a female, back of the pack ultra runner- running is largely a singular adventure for me because of lack of interest from my family.

[Ashutosh SHUKLA · Rating 3 out of 5]

A fairly easy read about experience of Dhananjay Yellurkar who suffers a heart attack and goes through a metamorphosis to transform his life and health. It’s an extremely motivating to read his experience and the rare feat that he achieved during a later stage of life.

[Abhishek Shetty · Rating 5 out of 5]

A powerful memoir about how a life threatening incident inspired one man to make running a lifestyle choice.