Discover a distance dynasty when you run with the Lumberjacks.
Running Up the Mountain chronicles a collegiate dynasty a half century
in the making. Northern Arizona University is situated in the altitude
mecca of Flagstaff, which has become a training ground for the greatest
runners in the world. Yet, as a remote outpost with no traditional
powerhouse credentials, momentum built steadily before exploding over
the past decade until NAU became the preeminent distance-running team in
the country. Authored by Matt Baxter, a three-time cross country
All-American who was integral to NAU's first three national
championships, and Ron Mann, a Hall of Fame coach who is the
longest-tenured in program history, the book authentically captures
NAU's humble origins and growing pains, culminating in an intimate
insider's perspective of the explosive success of the past decade that
will delight running fans. Running Up the Mountain is a moving
portrait of an elite squad with colorful characters fighting to remain
at the summit of their sport, amid the pressure of intense rivalries and
the jarring impact of COVID-19. From quaint beginnings to national
champs, grit and commitment remain the defining feature...when you're
running with the Lumberjacks.
