For the Love of the Grind

“Refreshing and inspiring. Hall’s story will appeal to readers looking for faith-based memoirs or anyone looking for a story about resilience and never giving up on your dreams.” –Booklist

“A story of resiliency’s path to triumph. Sara’s true grit and grind is on display to show what it takes to write yourself into American distance running history.” –Deena Kastor, Chicago and London Marathon Winner, 2004 Olympic bronze medalist

“Sara has always been a fierce competitor, and in her book, she shows us the vulnerability of searching for success. For The Love Of The Grind is a must read for everyone. Not only is it funny and relatable, but you will walk through Sara’s journey like you are running stride by stride with her. I am so impressed by the epic life she has lived with the purpose to serve others.” –Meb Keflezighi, Boston and NYC Marathon Champion, Olympic Silver medalist

“Sara’s story reveals the heart of a champion and the strength of a mother. I’ve always admired her as an athlete, but this memoir shows the depth of her grit, grace, and unwavering faith. For the Love of the Grind is a beautiful reflection on what it means to keep showing up.” –Allyson Felix, 7x Olympic Gold medalist

“Having always used storytelling to motivate myself to achieve my goals, Sara’s story of passion, belief and purpose left me on the sidelines cheering. With her deep determination, true grit, incredible work ethic and amazing accomplishments, Sara brings you right along with her during a career that continues to inspire.” –Joan Benoit Samuelson, 1984 Olympic marathon gold medalist

“A fascinating account of Sara’s experiences running–often outside the typical lanes. She inspires with her resilience in motherhood and in sport. I couldn’t put it down.” –Molly Huddle, 2x US Olympian and coauthor of How She Did It

“What I have always admired in Sara is her courage, resilience, and honesty.This book gives an unfiltered insight into the mindset and journey that helped Sara become one of the best American distance runners. It’s a must-read for anyone wanting an up close view of how one woman’s commitment to her family, faith, and running lead her to remarkable achievements.” –Emma Coburn, 2016 Olympic Bronze medalist

“Sara Hall has had the best and longest career in American running, but she has also faced crushing disappointments. In her candid, gripping memoir, she wrestles with the big questions: What is victory? What is failure? What is a life well-run? She maintains a relentless pace through devotion to her husband, her four adopted Ethiopian daughters, and her charity work. With all that, who needs an Olympic uniform?” –Amby Burfoot, 1968 Boston Marathon winner and author of First Ladies of Running

“Messy. Painful. Beautiful. That’s what chasing a dream really looks like, and that’s exactly what Sara Hall gives us in For the Love of the Grind. A brutally honest, deeply moving book about what it takes to pursue something meaningful. Sara has provided the much-needed antidote to the modern highlight reel. It’s a masterclass on developing resilience and pursuing excellence in not just sport, but life.” –Steve Magness, Author of Do Hard Things

“She has become a powerful example of how resilience–built from pushing through years, even decades, of setbacks–can reap unexpected rewards. She spent most of her career outside of the spotlight–always excellent but rarely the best. In her sport, success is often measured by making the Olympics; Ms. Hall never has. She spent much of her career in the shadow of her record-setting husband. Through it all, she was always out there training: steadily, quietly, unglamorously…And she successfully integrated other parts of her life into her career: Since she adopted four daughters in 2015, she has taken more than 27 minutes off her marathon time… [but] she runs the same now as she did in high school: explosively.” –Lindsey Crouse, New York Times (2020)

“Her career is notable for its duration. Hall has appeared in every Olympic Trials since 2004, either on the track or in the marathon, or both.” –Runners World (2024)

“Hall’s trajectory seems to defy the norm–almost as if she is just getting started…Hall sees her age as an advantage. It’s given her a certain amount of wisdom. It’s liberated her, too–she never feels like she has something to lose by taking chances, whether in training or during a race. And that makes her a threat on every starting line.” –Women’s Running (2021)

Sara Hall is a professional runner with over twenty years of competitive experience. She has been nationally ranked for nearly three decades and is married to American marathoner Ryan Hall. Sara is also a mom to four daughters adopted from Ethiopia. She currently resides in Flagstaff, Arizona with her family.

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