Jesus on the Track
It's official: Jesus on the Track: A Christian Athlete's Guide to Handling Hard Days, Building Mental Toughness, and Growing in Faith is now available in both Kindle and paperback on Amazon — readable in whichever format fits your life.
The Kindle version launched three weeks ago as a #1 New Release in Short Christian Devotionals. As of today, Monday, April 27, 2026, the paperback joins it on the same Amazon page, with a format selector so you can choose either edition.
The book is short by design — four chapters, three reflection questions per chapter, a closing prayer, and a team discussion guide. Readable in one sitting. But the core idea at its center has taken me a lifetime of coaching and competing to understand fully.
Hard days are not accidents — they are invitations.
The shift that changes everything — for athletes, coaches, and anyone who has ever wanted to quit but kept going anyway — is learning to stop complaining and start offering. That transformation, grounded in two thousand years of Christian teaching and proven on the track, is what this book is about.
This book is for you if you are an athlete navigating a tough season, a coach who wants to lead your team toward something deeper than just winning, or a parent looking for a faith conversation that starts somewhere real.
Available now on Amazon — Kindle ($4.99) or paperback ($9.99): Order Jesus on the Track on Amazon
The book has had a meaningful start on Amazon. The next step that helps most now is reader reviews. If you've had a chance to read any of it, a few sentences on the Amazon page would mean a lot.
Blessings, Coach Larry Weber Philippians 4:13
What Readers Are Saying — Jesus on the Track
"An easy read with practical and faith-based lessons for runners and life." — Amazon Customer, Verified Purchase, Five Stars
"Faith-filled guidance that can be applied to all areas of life. You can become resilient and strong through your difficulties." — ValC, Verified Purchase, Five Stars.
"Great read for Christian runners. Prayers, scriptures, and reflections are included." — Sarah Lowe, Verified Purchase, Five Stars.
"Balances deep spiritual wisdom with practical real-world application. It carries a heavy impact. It would make an amazing gift for an athlete in your life." — Amazon Customer, Five Stars.
"My eleven-year-old picked it up the night before a middle school track meet. On the way home, she said — I just wanted to quit, but I got to thinking about what I read in Coach Weber's book, so I offered up the pain, and I kept running." — Kindle Customer, Verified Purchase, Five Stars.
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Blessings, Coach Weber Philippians 4:13
Mile Three Update on May 9, 2026: My new book, Mile Three, was released this week. Today, it reached #1 among all running books in America. Thank you to my readers for supporting this book!
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MILE THREE REVEALS HOW ADVERSITY SHAPES CHARACTER, RESILIENCE, AND LIFELONG SUCCESS IN YOUNG ATHLETES
Larry Weber combines coaching experience, athlete stories, and research to explore how difficult moments build stronger, more resilient teenagers.
New York, NY, May 27, 2026 — In his inspiring new book, Mile Three: How the Hardest Part is What Builds the Best Kids, veteran coach Larry Weber explores the life-changing lessons hidden within the most difficult moments young athletes face. Drawing from more than fifteen years of coaching experience and thirteen Washington State Cross Country Championships, Weber presents a compelling perspective on how adversity, discipline, and perseverance shape not only successful athletes, but strong and capable adults.
Centered around the story of a pivotal race involving standout teenage runner Catelin King, the book examines how moments of struggle often become defining turning points in personal growth. Weber expands beyond sports performance to address the deeper emotional and character development that takes place when teenagers learn to push through disappointment, fear, fatigue, and failure. Combining personal stories with practical coaching insights and scientific research, the book introduces readers to the Five Formations developed through cross country running: Courage, Discipline, Resilience, Humility, and Unity.
Weber wrote the book to encourage parents, coaches, educators, and athletes to rethink the role hardship plays in shaping young people. Supported by findings from a long-term Swedish study tracking nearly two million teenagers, the book explores the connection between physical endurance, mental toughness, emotional development, and long-term success later in life. Weber also introduces practical frameworks, including the Level 10 Mental Toughness system and the Five Commitments, offering actionable guidance for adults seeking to mentor and encourage teenagers effectively.
Mile Three is expected to resonate with parents concerned about resilience in today's generation, coaches dedicated to meaningful mentorship, and athletes striving to understand their identity beyond competition. The book emphasizes that the most important outcomes in youth sports are not trophies or rankings, but the character, confidence, and perseverance developed through difficult experiences.
Larry Weber is a respected coach, mentor, and 2026 Washington State Cross Country Coaches Hall of Fame inductee known for developing athletes both on and off the course. Throughout his coaching career, his athletes have gone on to serve as military leaders, engineers, researchers, firefighters, and community mentors. Through Mile Three, Weber shares the lessons learned from years of coaching young people through adversity, growth, and transformation.
For review copies, interview requests, or additional information, visit coachweber.org and complete the contact form. Inquiries are reviewed personally by Coach Weber. To ensure a timely response, please provide complete details regarding your request, publication or organization, address, and intended use. Incomplete submissions may not receive a reply.
Initial Reviews
"A roadmap for life. I will read it again and again." — ValC
"The lessons extend far beyond running. I have seen firsthand that what is in this book is exactly what he brings to his athletes every single day." — Heather, parent of two JPII athletes.
"A masterpiece. Don't let this book pass you by." — Rick.
"I wish I had this guide when I started my coaching career." — Steve.
You can read the full reviews at the link below. If any of this connects with you, the book is there waiting. If it has already meant something to you, an honest Amazon review helps another parent or coach find it. That is the whole ask.
Mile Three Book and full Book Reviews on Amazon
Mile Three: How the Hardest Part is What Builds the Best Kids
Blessings, Coach Weber Philippians 4:13