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Back-of-Pack Ultrarunner's Tale

Nowhere Near First

by Cory Reese

Audiobook Narrated by Cory Reese 6 hrs and 48 mins

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Cory Reese brings refreshing honesty to the world of ultrarunning with this collection of humorous and heartfelt essays. Rather than focusing on podium finishes and personal records, he celebrates the middle-of-the-pack experience—the blisters, the doubts, and the sheer absurdity of running 100 miles through the wilderness.

Through tales of race-day disasters, questionable decisions, and unexpected moments of joy, Reese captures what draws ordinary people to extraordinary challenges. His self-deprecating wit and genuine warmth shine through as he explores why crossing the finish line matters far more than where you place. This is a love letter to the stubborn souls who keep running long after the winners have gone home, and a reminder that the greatest adventures often happen nowhere near first place.