Smile, or You're Doing It Wrong: A Journey from Rock Bottom to Redemption - Paperback

by Andy Glaze (Author)

Author Biography

Ultrarunner Andrew Glaze has completed some of the world's toughest endurance races, including the 300-mile Arizona Monster, Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc, Cocodona 250, and countless hundred-milers. Known for his consistency and love of pushing limits, Andy had maintained a streak of running at least a hundred miles every week for 289 consecutive weeks, and his mantra, ""Smile, or you're doing it wrong"" captures the joy he brings to even the hardest miles. When he's not on the trails, Andy serves as a battalion chief with the La Verne Fire Department in Southern California, where he has built his career around leadership, service, and resilience. His story of transformation from an anxious, unhealthy lifestyle to becoming a firefighter and one of the most consistent ultrarunners alive continues to inspire hundreds of thousands who follow his journey on Instagram, TikTok, and Strava. He lives in Redlands, California, with his wife, Lauren, and their three children.