Running All Over the World - by Anthony L Copeland-Parker (Paperback)

About the Book

"Faced with the unthinkable... there was nothing left to do but run! Both in their fifties, Anthony L. Copeland-Parker and his partner, Catherine, received life-changing medical diagnoses: he needed a heart-valve replacement and she had early-onset Alzheimer's. Knowing the uncertain path ahead, the ex-pilot with a passion for vistas and logistics, and a woman so though she walked a half-marathon in the Australian Outback mere weeks after breaking her ankle, let their experience as endurance athletes lead them to a new approach. Selling their home, and retiring from their jobs, they became nomads -- running marathons and half-marathons all over the world. Beginning as a blog, Anthony L. Copeland-Parker's Running All Over the World is an offbeat story of life and love, recounting the trials and tribulations during the couple's years as nomads -- from Atlanta to Antarctica and back again. Part travelogue, part medical memoir, journey with them through the exotic locales of Madagascar, Bhutan, and the Great Wall of China, while experiencing the day-to-day realities of living out of a suitcase. Follow the five-plus years of flying, running, walking, sailing, and sightseeing, where Tony and Cat tested the physical and mental limits of their bodies... and finished every race hand-in-hand"--Back cover.

Book Synopsis

Part travelogue/part medical memoir, Running All Over the World is an offbeat story of one couple's decision to live nomadically, running marathons and traveling the globe, after they received the life-changing medical diagnoses of Early Onset Alzheimer's and heart-valve complications.

Review Quotes

"Catherine and Tony are an inspiration to anyone who faces adversity during their running career. It has been our distinct pleasure to present them with the coveted Inspiration award for their courage and tenacity. It has been a joy to get to know them through our travels with the RunningCruise.com. We are privileged to call them friends."-John, "The Penguin," Bingham and Coach Jenny Hadfield

"We at AlzAuthors.com are in awe of Tony Copeland-Parker and his journey with his beloved Cat. Running All Over the World is their amazing love story. Anyone who reads this book will be inspired to continue to keep their loved ones engaged in activity, pushing past currently accepted limits that memory impairment may place on the lives of those impacted. We all continue to learn from Tony and Cat through each new blogpost about their lives continuing their path together."-AlzAuthors

"If you are fortunate to know Cat and Tony, you know they are two of the most uniquely special people you will ever meet. Dedicated, Inspiring, Loving and Persistent are the words frequently used when their friends are describing them. After sharing adventures with these two global nomads in Antarctica, Bhutan, South Africa, & Patagonia, I am a proud lifelong member of their fan club. Thankfully for those who have not had the pleasure of meeting Cat and Tony; now is your chance to hear their story, to share in their global adventures and to be inspired. Running All Over the World, Our Race Against Early Onset Alzheimer's will make you a fan too!"-Jeff Adams, President of Marathon Tours & Travel

"This is a must read book for anyone who has Alzheimer's or has relatives who are dealing with it in any way. It's an invitation to hope and have faith while staying active and fit. I highly recommend it."-Jeff Galloway, American Olympian and the author of Galloway's Book on Running