Steve Pitt is a magazine writer, outreach worker, author and editor of Canadian children’s books as well as a stay at home parent.
Running to Extremes is an inspirational book about extreme runner Ray Zahab. Ray was always the last to be picked for team games. Eventually, he quit trying and as he got older, he took up smoking and drinking. But after his grandfather and uncle died, and his father suffered a stroke, Ray realized he had to take charge of his life.
Ray gave up his destructive habits and started looking for new challenges. When he read about the 160-km Yukon ultramarathon, he knew he had to give it a try. Everyone thought he was crazy. Ray had never even run in a regular marathon.
One ultramarathon quickly led to another and Ray now combines his zeal for the race with a passion for fundraising.
Meet Steve Friday, November 18, from 7:30-9:00pm
