Taking Life in Stride: Stories from the man who led 200 Canadians to world records

Harvey Mitro has been running for 45 years. Originally from Sarnia, ON he was a standout mid-distance competitor, winning provincial and national medals, breaking 4 minutes for the mile, and representing Canada on the global stage. Last year he published his first book, Taking Life in Stride.

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Mitro’s world has been shaped by his experiences in the sport. He learned to trust his instincts when he charged an aggressive dog that tried to attack him while on a run. He befriended Danny Kassap, the young refugee from Congo who won the Toronto Waterfront Marathon before his tragic and untimely death. And he organized two world records of the daunting 100 x 1 mile relay, both of which have stood for 25 years. In Taking Life in Stride, Mitro shares memoirs from his 4 decades in the world of Canadian running that embody the strength and beauty of our community.