Mike Roberts 
Chasing Greatness [EPUB ebook] 
26.2 Ways Teaching Is Like Running a Marathon

Whether you’re teaching a class or running a race, Chasing Greatness is your road to success

’Mike’s analogy, comparing teaching to running a marathon, is spot on. Not only does teaching require great endurance, it is something, much like running a marathon, that you never quite master. Both require dedication, sacrifice, and perseverance to succeed.’

–DEAN KARNAZES, marathoner and author

“Roberts does a wonderful job of weaving together the challenges of teaching and the hard earned lessons that come with running many miles over a long period of time. You’ll read this book and be inspired to do more in both your running life and your classroom!’

–ADAM WELCOME, educator, marathoner, and author 

Veteran teacher and marathoner brings you strategies to succeed at both challenges

After twenty years of teaching and more than fifty marathons, Mike Roberts is still chasing greatness. Now, he shares his experiences, while showing you, teacher and/or marathoner, how to run the most enriching race of your life.

Chasing Greatness helps teachers and runners:

• Commit to excellence


• Overcome stress


• Set goals


• Pace yourself


• Find greatness all around you


• Get your second wind


• Find balance


• Discover the right tools


• Overcome the desire to quit


• Gain wisdom


• And 16.2 more strategies to perform at your best

Learn from the best teachers and runners

A Utah English Teacher of the Year and longtime competitive marathoner, Mike Roberts is connected to some internationally-recognized educators and runners. He punctuates each Mile of Chasing Greatness with a teacher/runner profile, in which these renowned authorities answer hard questions that bear out the strategies that Roberts shares.

Grab Chasing Greatness now, and teach and run like never before.