Boston Bound

A 7-Year Journey to Overcome Mental Barriers and Qualify for the Boston Marathon

By: Elizabeth Clor

Narrated by: Elizabeth Clor

Have you ever wanted something so badly that your own mind became your biggest obstacle?

Elizabeth Clor wanted nothing more than to qualify for the prestigious Boston Marathon. Dead-set on achieving this goal, she found herself bound up in a vicious cycle of perfectionism and anxiety that thwarted her at every turn, despite making significant gains in her physical abilities over seven years. Boston Bound is the story of how Elizabeth discovered that her own brain was the culprit, and explains the steps she took to completely overhaul her mindset about her running and her life.

For anyone seeking to realize their full potential, physically or otherwise, this story provides specific tools and a useful framework to identify and remove mental roadblocks.

©2016 Elizabeth Clor (P)2023 Elizabeth Clor

Raw, real, riveting

Clor’s honesty and transparency in her journey is inspiring for those searching for more insights on their path to Boston. Perfect for those who seek faster times per mile and truly love the science of running. Her journey is unique and offers a lot of data points for runners to understand when it comes to the mental and physical challenges involved with getting that elusive BQ time.

Inspiring Read

In what can be a solo sport it’s always inspiring to hear others stories on their journey. A great reminder that running really is about the process and overcoming yourself with each mile we run.

Great book - relatable!

I have been following the author on Instagram and finally got around to reading this book! I really enjoyed it and felt like it was very relatable, as I have experienced some of the same challenges in my running journey and in life. I definitely recommend to anyone who is looking to overcome challenges and enjoys an uplifting story with a happy ending!

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Don’t read. Waste of time. No real “overcoming” story. It was a lot of whining