“Success means having the courage, the determination, and the will to become the person you believe you were meant to be.” — George Sheehan.
“Success means having the courage..." - George Sheehan
George A. Sheehan (November 5, 1918 — November 1, 1993) was a physician, senior athlete and author best known for his writings about the sport of running.
George Sheehan
George A. Sheehan (November 5, 1918 — November 1, 1993) was a physician, senior athlete and author best known for his writings about the sport of running. His book, “Running & Being: The Total Experience,” became a New York Times best seller.
He was a track star in college, and later became a cardiologist like his father. He served as a doctor in the United States Navy in the South Pacific during World War II on the destroyer USS Daly (DD-519).
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He married Mary Jane Fleming and they raised twelve children. He continued to write while struggling with prostate cancer. His last book, Going the Distance, was published shortly after his death.
For a different view of George Sheehan, read the book “Chasing the Hawk” by Andrew Sheehan. Written by his son, it’s an interesting view of what he was like as a father, husband and family man. It’s not nearly as pretty as his public perception would lead you to believe.
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