<DIV><I>Second Wind</I> is the story of an unlikely athlete and an unlikely heroine: Cami Ostman, a woman edging toward midlife who decides to take on a challenge that stretches her way outside of her comfort zone. That challenge presents itself when an old friend suggests she go for a run to distract her from the grief of her recent divorce. Excited by the clarity of mind and breathing space running offers her, she keeps it up ? albeit slowly ? and she decides to run seven marathons on seven continents; this becomes Ostman's vision quest, the thing she turns to during the ups and downs of a new romance and during the hard months and years of redefining herself in the aftermath of the very restrictive, religious-based marriage and life she led up until her divorce. Insightful and uplifting, <I>Second Wind</I> carries the reader along for the ride as Ostman runs her way out of compliance with the patriarchal rules about ?being a woman” that long held her captive and into authenticity and self-love. Her adventures ? and the personal revelations that accompany them ? inspire readers to take chances, find truth in their lives, and learn to listen to the voice inside them that's been there all along. </DIV>