📚 SPRINTING THROUGH SETBACKS is Available Now! 👟
The book and workbook from track sprinter Micha Powell are out today!
When Commonwealth Games gold medalist Micha Powell wrote her memoir-slash-workbook titled Sprinting Through Setbacks: An Olympian’s Guide to Overcoming Self-Doubt and Imposter Syndrome, her goal was to inspire the next generation of young women going after their biggest goals on the track and beyond.
Micha is a world-class Canadian Olympic sprinter specializing in the 400m, currently running for New Balance. She is also a 2022 Commonwealth Games gold medalist. Born in Montreal to three-time Olympian Rosey Edeh and Long Jump World Record Holder Mike Powell, athletics is a part of her DNA.
Her book, co-authored with longtime author (and runner) Molly Hurford, showcases stories from Micha’s decade of professional racing experience, including vulnerable stories of growing up in the shadow of two Olympian parents, navigating injury, and finding the courage to embrace an Olympic mindset.
“I’m thrilled to share my story about how I accomplished my goals while overcoming setbacks and self-doubt as an Olympic athlete,” says Micha. “I want people to take away from this book that it’s not a linear path to success and embrace the imperfect journey to triumph and use that resilience to accomplish their big goals in life.”
After a tough time at Track & Field Trials in Montreal this past weekend, narrowly missing the Finals for the 400m but with a strong semi-final for the 200m, Micha has her sights set on fully recovering from a hip injury while finishing the season strong.
Stay tuned for online giveaways, IRL runs + readings in the Toronto area happening in the fall, and make sure you check out our Strong Girl Summer Reading Challenge! (Micha’s book is a great one to read for inspiration.)
You can also check out the accompanying workbook, Sprinting Through Your Setbacks, which takes the journal prompts at the end of each chapter in Sprinting Through Setbacks to the next level so readers and writers can really dive in and learn about themselves, set goals, and be prepared for their next big dream!
