Wherein we are Athlete On Fire.

And talking Lost in Space, 99 Problems, American Skin, writing, running, The 27th Mile, and so on.  

We are CCLaP Podcast 100.

Which means we get to talk Orphans, Lost In Space, I AM, The 27th Mile, FOUR FATHERS, and KICKSTARTER among other things. We also get to talk about a number of writers we quite love. And we are very appreciative for all of it. Word.

Please file under Ray Charbonneau, Amby Burfoot, and TBWCYL, Inc. spokesperson Ben Tanzer talking The 27th Mile with Wicked Local.

Yes, that Amby Burfoot. It's a childhood fantasy come to life, or print, or something. Crazy honored we are to even be in the same article with him, much less the collection itself. We are also thinking you might want to take a look, yes, maybe, cool. Excerpt? Awesome. Wicked awesome really. 

“I hope the book makes a little money [for The One Fund],” he [Burfoot] said. “But what is significant is the way that Ray gathered everyone together, the way that everyone acquiesced and enthusiastically agreed to be a part of the project. It’s just sort of a showing of how united runners are in our efforts to celebrate those who have been there for us for so long.”

"If you are a runner, this book is a must have." The 27th Mile (not to mention "The Long Haul") gets some Oregon Live love. And likes it. A lot.

So very cool this. Terrific book. Terrific cause. And quite lovely for The 27th Mile to not only get some love, but for "The Long Haul" by TBWCYL, Inc. spokesperson Ben Tanzer get singled-out. Word. Excerpt? Cool.

"The stories are not Boston specific either, another personal favorite of mine are the stories contributed by Ben Tanzer, specifically "The Long Haul". Tanzer talks about the realization that real life got in the way and his long run was getting slower, and he talks about the day he finally realizes he could get faster, that he was not trying hard enough. He takes you through one trip on that long haul as he gets his speed and time back. As a mid-pack runner who has gone through some of her own issues with real life, I love how he puts his life in perspective and uses runners around him on that run to push him faster."

We are The 27th Mile.

It is quite an honor to be one of the contributors to the awesomely stellar The 27th Mile anthology. All proceeds go to the The One Fund Boston, so please do buy a copy, share the links, tell your friends and family, all of it. Because while doing so just might change your life, it will certainly change the lives of others. Thanks.

This. Happening. Massive Coolness.

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