First run 15 milesīarely completing his grueling first run with the company and encouragement of his father, that day marked the beginning of his epic running career filled with failures (dropping out of the London Olympic Games), exceptional breakthroughs, and competing at the highest level-representing the United States at the 20 Olympic Games.

But following that urge introduced him to his life’s purpose for the first time: running. As a boy who loved basketball, football, and dreamed of playing professional baseball, a 15-mile run at 7,000 feet was more than a challenge. When he was only 13 years old, Hall felt a desire he’d never had before-to run the 15 miles around his neighborhood lake.

In his new book, Run the Mile You’re In: Finding God in Every Step, Ryan reveals how he got his unlikely start in running, both the “why” and the secret to the success of his 20-year athletic career, and encourages others to run their own races with confidence. Olympic athlete and American record holder in the half marathon Ryan Hall hasn’t always loved running.

Having dreamed of playing professional baseball, one small decision changed the course of his life. Ryan Hall talks about Run The Mile You’re In

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