Tony Reed Prefers Running Shoes Over Insulin

"Running Shoes Are Cheaper Than Insulin"

Runner, author, and CPA Tony Reed is 1 of only about 225 people in history who have ever run a marathon on all seven continents! He has inspired runners and non-runners all over the world. He is considerably one of the most important runners we have in America today. Why? His life represents a tradition that doesn’t currently exist among the majority of people of color in America; and his example has sparked a running movement with African-Americans all across America. This movement has been aided not only by his personal achievements, but also by the organization he co-founded, The National Black Marathoners Association.

In 2008 his book Shoes Are Cheaper Than Insulin: Marathon Adventures on All Seven Continents was published. This book highlights his, “25 years of stories . . . about running marathons around the world.” This book is another great contribution to the sport of running and a testament to its’ profound impact on the life of a human being.

Here are a few articles that talks about Tony Reed’s historic achievement of becoming the first black American to complete 7 marathons on 7 Continents:

Cool Running, First Black Runner Finishes Seven Marathons on Seven Continents 

Runner's World, Changing the Face of Distance Running