The Race: Run Like A Champion
FOREWORD: I first met Sammy Tippit a little over thirty years ago when he was inspiring a generation of young people across America. He continues to motivate people today to fulfill their potential in life. He presents us with an incredible challenge in his latest book, The Race. I readily understood the pain, agony, and victory in his story of running the course of the original Greek marathon.  While Governor of Arkansas, I quit digging my grave with a knife and fork and took up running and lost more than 100 pounds. Since then, I ve realized there is a great health crisis in America. As a people, we need the inspiration, motivation, and discipline to make lifestyle choices that place us on the road towards health. Sammy Tippit provides such inspiration and motivation in The Race. His story of a bout with cancer and his decision to run the original Greek marathon shows the way to overcoming life s great adversities. It s laced with testimonies from some of America s great athletes. Yet, this book is much more than a tutorial on running. It s about life and how an ordinary person can live as a champion.  Sammy Tippit intertwines running principles with biblical truths that show the way to personal renewal, strength and character development. Reading his words and sensing his excitement, you will want to run well The Race. He provides practical insights to running and living from men like Ryan Hall, America s great marathoner. The book is deeply spiritual, very practical, and extremely helpful.  It s filled with exciting stories and life lessons that will enable you to run The Race and run it well. --Gov. Mike HuckabeeI never fail to come away inspired after hearing or reading something from Sammy Tippit. The Race is no exception. You ll be challenged and refreshed if you let its message reach your soul. --Jerry B. Jenkins - Co-Author of the Left Behind seriesI was gripped from the first word of The Race! If you are a sports fan, a God fan, or just a fan of living the life you were meant to live, you are going to love this book. Even better, you will be changed by it. You will run! --Dr. John Avant, Senior Pastor - First Baptist Church, West Monroe, Louisiana