Abdi's World by Abdi Abdirahman
Abdi's World 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. 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. He has traveled the globe and shared his joie de vivre 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. Enter Abdi's World to join him on his insightful journey--and see what happens when you meet his stride.MO FARAH was born in the Somali capital of Mogadishu in 1983. He lived in Djibouti as a child before going to England at the age of eight. Mo struggled at first because of the language barrier, but Alan Watkinson, a PE teacher at Feltham Community College, saw his promise as a runner and persuaded him to join Borough of Hounslow Athletics Club. Mo became a professional athlete after attending St Mary's Endurance Performance and Coaching Centre in Twickenham. He won gold in the 10,000m at the 2012 London Olympic Games, making him the first British athlete to do so.
He then went on to win the 5000m to become, in the opinion of Dave Moorcroft, the finest male distance runner Britain has ever seen. Mo was awarded the CBE in the 2013 Honours List. He and his wife Tania, as well as their three kids Rhianna, Aisha, and Amani, live in Portland, Oregon.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781733188784 |
| ISBN 10 | 1733188789 |
| Title | Abdi's World |
| Author | Abdi Abdirahman |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Soulstice Publishing |
| Year published | 2021-10-14 |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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