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All in Stride by Johanna Garton


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Johanna Garton's "All in Stride," a work of creative non-fiction that tells the intertwined stories of Elvin Kibet and Shadrack Kipchirchir, two Kenyan runners who immigrated to the United States to pursue their athletic dreams. The text discusses their journeys from rural Kenya to elite athletic programs at American universities and their experiences navigating the world of professional running, immigration, and the U.S. Army's World Class Athlete Program (WCAP). The text also explores the challenges of being a female athlete in the military, the cultural and social factors that contribute to Kenya's success in long-distance running, and the broader issues of race, gender, and opportunity within the realm of sports.

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