David RichmanAn entrepreneur, author, public speaker, athlete, and philanthropist, David Richman uses the lessons learned in his life to enrich and inspire others. As a former sedentary, over-weight, smoker, David knew that he needed to focus not on what others wnted out of him, but on what he wanted out of life. With his first book, â oeWinning in the Middle of the Pack, â David discussed how to get more out of ourselves than ever imagined. Over the last 15 years, David has completed over 50 triathlons, including 15 Ironman-distance triathlons (2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike, 26.2-mile run), more than 50 runs longer than marathon distance, including several 24-hour runs, running 85 miles in Mexico in the heat of the summer, and ran four consecutive marathons (104 miles) from Santa Barbara to Manhattan Beach. In Cancer: The Queen of Emotional Chaos â " Fifteen Remarkable Stories, One 5,000-Mile Bike Ride, David introduces us to fifteen unique, evocative, relatable people, whose diverse and wide-ranging experiences shed light on the human experience and emotions related to the trauma of cancer. Told through personal, insightful narratives, these stories delve deep into the psyche so that we can all learn how to better navigate the emotions that accompany intense trauma. David was born in Miami and has since been a Southern California resident. He has twins in college and a wife who are as aspirational and driven as their father. Read More Read Less