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©2026
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xix, 252 pages ; 23 cm
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In The 27th Mile, Dimity McDowell reflects on the challenges of ending a long-standing athletic practice and redefining personal identity afterward. After being advised by a physician to stop running due to health concerns, McDowell confronts the physical and emotional implications of giving up a sport that shaped her career, self-image, and daily life. Drawing on her experiences as a former contributing editor at Runner's World and cofounder of Another Mother Runner, she combines personal narrative with accounts from other runners and insights from experts. The book explores how athletes cope with injury, illness, or chronic pain that prevents continued participation in their sport and offers guidance for navigating life after competitive or recreational running