Running All Over the World

When Anthony L. Copeland-Parker and his partner Catherine were in their fifties, they learned that he needed a heart-valve replacement, and she had early-onset Alzheimer's. Their past experience as endurance athletes lead them to react accordingly—to sell their home, retire from their jobs, and become nomads, running marathons and half-marathons all over the world. Anthony L. Copeland-Parker’s Running All Over the World began as a blog written during his travels, a nonfiction account of his five-plus years of flying, running, walking, sailing, and sightseeing with his partner Catherine—from Atlanta to Antarctica and back again. Part travelogue and part medical memoir, Anthony’s writing transports readers to exotic places like Madagascar, Bhutan, and the Great Wall of China while providing a look at the day-to-day realities of living out of a suitcase. Running All Over the World is an offbeat story about life and love, recounting the trials and tribulations of an ex-pilot with a passion for vistas and logistics and a woman so tough she walks a half-marathon in the Australian Outback mere weeks after breaking her ankle. During their years as nomads, Anthony and Catherine tested the physical and mental limits of their bodies and finished every race hand in hand.

About the Author :
Anthony L. Copeland-Parker was a professional pilot/manager for thirty-seven years—the last twenty-seven with United Parcel Service—where he managed pilots and flew B757/767-type aircraft all over the world. When he retired, he began writing his blog, RunningwithCat.com. Since then, he and his partner Catherine have traveled to eighty-two different countries. They have run at least a half-marathon in thirty-five countries and on all seven continents, and they currently outside of Atlanta, GA.

Review :
"Catherine and Tony are an inspiration to anyone who faces adversity during their running career. It has been our distinct pleasure to present them with the coveted Inspiration award for their courage and tenacity. It has been a joy to get to know them through our travels with the RunningCruise.com. We are privileged to call them friends."-John, “The Penguin,” Bingham and Coach Jenny Hadfield “We at AlzAuthors.com are in awe of Tony Copeland-Parker and his journey with his beloved Cat. Running All Over the World is their amazing love story. Anyone who reads this book will be inspired to continue to keep their loved ones engaged in activity, pushing past currently accepted limits that memory impairment may place on the lives of those impacted. We all continue to learn from Tony and Cat through each new blogpost about their lives continuing their path together.”-AlzAuthors "If you are fortunate to know Cat and Tony, you know they are two of the most uniquely special people you will ever meet. Dedicated, Inspiring, Loving and Persistent are the words frequently used when their friends are describing them. After sharing adventures with these two global nomads in Antarctica, Bhutan, South Africa, & Patagonia, I am a proud lifelong member of their fan club. Thankfully for those who have not had the pleasure of meeting Cat and Tony; now is your chance to hear their story, to share in their global adventures and to be inspired. Running All Over the World, Our Race Against Early Onset Alzheimer’s will make you a fan too!"-Jeff Adams, President of Marathon Tours & Travel "This is a must read book for anyone who has Alzheimer’s or has relatives who are dealing with it in any way. It’s an invitation to hope and have faith while staying active and fit. I highly recommend it."-Jeff Galloway, American Olympian and the author of Galloway’s Book on Running