An inspiring, at times funny, and at times heartbreaking read.” —Iowa Governor Terry Branstad and Lieutenant Governor Kim Reynolds A marathon a day, every day, for 40 days. 40 Days is a brutally honest and inspiring story about Steve’s historic 40-day, 1,037-mile run around Lake Michigan. Averaging a marathon a day, every day, Steve shares his account of the challenges, both mental and physical, that tried their best to stop him from completing his historic lap. Steve’s is also a story of dedication and determination, love and loss, and living in the moment. And most importantly, it’s an amazing story of what can happen when you push yourself further than you ever thought was possible.