It's Not a Sprint: Lessons of Faith and Endurance on the Marathon of Life
ISBN: 9781763772045
Publication Date: November 2024
Author: Stephanie Walters
When life feels like a marathon, how do you find the strength to keep running the race?
'It’s Not a Sprint' is the story of couch-potato-turned-ultrarunner, Stephanie Walters.
From the highs of crossing the finish line of a gruelling 150-kilometre race in the Simpson Desert to the valleys of life’s deepest struggles, Stephanie candidly shares the challenges that have tested her faith: type 1 diabetes, divorce, miscarriages, injuries, anxiety, depression, and alcohol addiction.
'It’s Not a Sprint' offers hope and encouragement to anyone feeling weary on the race of life.
‘Steph provides us with an entertaining, highly personal, and inspiring account of her life, set against a backdrop of running, type 1 diabetes, and her ever-present faith. A must-read for anyone seeking motivation to tackle large challenges against the odds.’
Tim Oberg - Founder of Parkrun Australia
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'It’s Not a Sprint' is more than a book! It is a beautiful invitation into life, finding and trusting God, and how to experience life despite the challenges it throws at us. This beautiful book, a real and raw share, will be a blessing to anyone who reads it. Let’s go live this one amazing God-given life, at our pace. Life is not a sprint! Thank you for writing this life inspiring, life changing book, Stephanie!’
Dr Monica Devanand - Business Growth and Transformation Coach, Author, and Speaker
‘Steph’s story is an inspiring journey through her early life and young adulthood living with type 1 diabetes—and overcoming hurdle after hurdle. As an exercise physiologist, I often view physical activity as the ultimate life and health enhancer. Steph has shown that it takes a balance of physical fitness, mental health, love, faith, family support, and inspiration. It’s impossible to read her memoir and not feel inspired. It goes to show you that life is definitely best approached as a marathon — whether you have diabetes or not.’
Sheri Colberg, PhD - World-leading expert in diabetes and exercise, and author of thirteen books