About 100 Miles to Destiny

     100 years have passed since Paris last hosted an Olympic games. 2024 Summer Olympiad arrives and elite athletes from around the world will once again assemble in a sundry of athletic events from archery to greco-roman wrestling, The XXXIII Olympiad commences this July. The Western States 100 Mile Trail Run, a Mecca for ultrarunners, will be held this June, as 400+ runners continue their preparation for a personal battle against time and distance. Mountainous terrain, heat and a plethora of obstacles await each participant, requiring runners of all abilities to negotiate and overcome. 

      The novel, "100 Miles to Destiny," a unique work of fictional literature, describes many topics and events associated with the XXIII Olympiad, hosted by the City of Angels. Many of the characters depicted in the story are based on individuals the author met throughout his global travels during the 1980's. The reader experiences the Western States Trail through the eyes of an international cadre of competitors and embarks on a journey that encompasses many nationalities; Their history, culture, language and ideology, plus politics, religion, relationships, and of course running, are topics fully explored and presented in this unprecedented work of historical fiction.

     One hundred sixty-two athletes representing the nations of the world have assembled at the base of Squaw Valley (The Palisades) to compete in an inaugural Olympic event: A foot race of 100 miles over the mountainous terrain of the Western Sierra Nevada. The runners, who represent different nationalities competing in the race, will take the reader on an unforgettable journey. Much more than simply a book on sport, the story encompasses the personal and professional lives of the amateur athlete.The Western States Trail is the site of their journey where each athlete will take you on his personal quest for glory and ultimately, his quest for Olympic gold. 

 If interested in purchasing a copy of the novel, please contact the author at wmccarthy@100milestodestiny.com . The cost of the book is $10 per copy, plus $8 shipping and handling or two copies can be purchased for $20; Price includes shipping. In addition, when purchasing multiple copies a combined discount is available.