Running with Raven: The Amazing Story of One Man, His Passion, and the Community He Inspired

In 1975 Robert Raven Kraft made a New Years Resolution to run eight miles on Miamis South Beach each evening. Over 125 000 miles and seven hurricanes later he has not missed one sunsetand he has changed the lives of thousands who have run with him. From all fifty states and over 85 countries across all age groups and backgrounds people come to run with Raven. In the process they find friendship inspirationand a nickname. Among them is author Laura Lee White Lightning Huttenbach who has logged over a thousand miles of Raven Runs. Here she explores the stories of dozens of others about why they started running with Ravenand why they keep coming back. Raven is a legend of the running world and his story is an invaluable reminder that the journey means little without the connections forged along the way. Raven left an indelible impression upon me as he has countless others. Raven long may you run. --Dean Karnazes New York Times bestselling author of Ultramarathon Man An inspiring tale of unbreakable discipline and one-of-a-kind endurance. Gerald Posner New York Times bestselling author of Miami Babylon Ravens tale of perseverance understanding and courage will inspire anyone.- Publishers Weekly