With his historic win at the 2014 Boston Marathon, San Diegan Meb Keflezighi cemented his legacy as one of the great long-distance running champions. Runners wanted to know: How did someone two weeks shy of his 39th birthday – who had only the 15th best time going into the race and years of injuries and setbacks – run his personal best and become the first American man to win Boston since 1983? In conversation with Luis Cruz, Keflezighi talks about it all Tuesday, April 28 at La Jolla’s Sherwood Auditorium, 700 Prospect St. In his book “Meb for Mortals: How to Run, Eat and Think Like a Champion Marathoner,” Keflezighi reveals his complete training program in which he instructs everyday runners how to put into practice the training, nutritional and mental principles that have guided him through his long career. Whether you’re a longtime marathoner or looking to become a regular runner, this book shares the secrets of a champion athlete who wasn’t born a champion but became one through hard work, discipline and a set of guiding principles all runners can use to improve, enjoy and stay on the track as long as possible.
MEB FOR MORTALS: Tuesday, April 28, 7 p.m., Sherwood Auditorium, 700 Prospect St. $21.59 to $31.59. (858) 454-0347.