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<b>"You cannot fail to be inspired by Abdi's story, an authentic tale by someone who clearly cherishes running and life."</b> - <i>Gary Lough, distance coach and former pro runner</i><br> <br> <br> <br> <i>Abdi's World</i> is a quirky place where the only American distance athlete to qualify for five Olympics shares the stories that shaped his enduring love of running and his laid-back approach to life.<br> <br> <br> <br> Abdi Abdirahman arrived in Tucson, Arizona as a teenager when his family escaped civil war in their home country of Somalia. How the "Black Cactus," as he is affectionately known, stumbled upon a career as one of the world's most durable and beloved track and road racers of the 21st century is a story of resilience, commitment, and respect for friends and competitors alike--told here in a guide that is part life lessons, part training tips, part autobiography, and all Abdi.<br> <br> <br> <br> He has traveled the globe and shared his <i>joie de vivre</i> at every stop, showing a magician's ability to balance work and play that anyone young or old, in or out of running, could learn from to live a more meaningful life.<br> <br> <br> <br> Enter <i>Abdi's World</i> to join him on his insightful journey--and see what happens when you meet his stride.