You Don't Have to Run a Marathon, But You Can if You Want : Transforming Running Expectations

Have you ever run a marathon? If you have ever mentioned to someone that you are a runner, you have likely been asked this very question. When the answer is no, it can lead to confusion and almost awkward conversations. You Don't Have to Run a Marathon, But You Can if You Want explores the motivations, benefits, risks, goals, and joys of running, regardless of your racing distance. While sharing her own running journey, Ellen Greear conducts interviews along the way with recreational, professional, and Olympian elite runners to help define what it means to be a real runner. Decide for yourself what, if any, race is the right one for you.