The true story of a high school cross country team that went from obscurity to becoming the fastest squad the country, and perhaps the world, has ever seen, called āinspiring and entertainingā (Jerry Schumacher) and āa deliciously rich taleā (Neal Bascomb).
When Sean Brosnan arrived at Newbury Park High School in 2016, their cross country team hadnāt so much as qualified for a California state championship in twenty-five years. Brosnan himself had never coached high schoolers, though he was no stranger to the sport. A collegiate All-American, he had spent years trying to chase his ambitions of becoming a professional runner, along the way learning from some of the most successful coaches in the country.
From day one at Newbury Park, Brosnan made a promise: Give me your total commitment and Iāll give you a state championship in four years. He did them one better: Brosnanās runners would take an unprecedented three consecutive national championships, smashing records, winning Division I scholarships, and representing their country in the Olympics.
With expert insights and a deep love for the sport, Sean Brosnanās Beyond Fast offers a riveting chronicle of that journey. Tracing Newbury Parkās early successes, their heartbreaking missteps, and the winding road that would lead them to running glory, he tells a story of guts, sacrifice, and determination. By turns heartbreaking and exhilarating, it reminds you that the only limits that matter are the ones you set for yourself.
The true story of a high school cross country team that went from obscurity to becoming the fastest squad the country, and perhaps the world, has ever seen, called āinspiring and entertainingā (Jerry Schumacher) and āa deliciously rich taleā (Neal Bascomb).
When Sean Brosnan arrived at Newbury Park High School in 2016, their cross country team hadnāt so much as qualified for a California state championship in twenty-five years. Brosnan himself had never coached high schoolers, though he was no stranger to the sport. A collegiate All-American, he had spent years trying to chase his ambitions of becoming a professional runner, along the way learning from some of the most successful coaches in the country.
From day one at Newbury Park, Brosnan made a promise: Give me your total commitment and Iāll give you a state championship in four years. He did them one better: Brosnanās runners would take an unprecedented three consecutive national championships, smashing records, winning Division I scholarships, and representing their country in the Olympics.
With expert insights and a deep love for the sport, Sean Brosnanās Beyond Fast offers a riveting chronicle of that journey. Tracing Newbury Parkās early successes, their heartbreaking missteps, and the winding road that would lead them to running glory, he tells a story of guts, sacrifice, and determination. By turns heartbreaking and exhilarating, it reminds you that the only limits that matter are the ones you set for yourself.