Reviews
Speaking
“I believe that storytelling is one of the most powerful tools we have. It heals, it connects, it galvanizes. The Long Run Home will do all of that and more. It reminds us that our hardest moments can become our most profound chapters, and that the road, while long, is also lined with grace.”
Robin Arźon
VP of Fitness Programming at Peloton, NYT Best Selling Author, Ultramarathoner
2013 MS Run the US Relay Runner
Podcasting
“Ashley’s story is a masterclass in what happens when belief meets action. In 2010, I supported her run across America because I believed in the power of one voice to make a difference. What she’s built since—a nonprofit and movement captured in a compelling and beautifully written memoir—is inspiring. This book is for anyone who’s ever asked, ‘Can I really do this?’ The answer is yes. You are strong enough to do anything.”
Montel Williams
Veteran, MS Advocate, and Emmy Award Winning Television Host
“Guts, grit, heart. Easy words to say, but few among us put ourselves to such a grueling test as Ashley Schneider has. The Long Run Home is a roadmap back to youthful audacity, but told by a wise woman with many miles of successful fundraising and nonprofit leadership to her name. Gorgeously written, this memoir is also a love letter from a daughter to a mother, in the vein of Refuge by Terry Tempestt Williams and Wild by Cheryl Strayed. Read it if you run. Read it if you don’t. Just read it.”
Amanda Gersh
Author, Editor, Creative Strategist
Amazon
“Ashley’s story is something that stays with you long after you finish the final page. Running across America is impressive in itself, but when you learn about the trials and tribulations of getting from California to New York in an RV, it goes from impressive to unforgettable. When you mix in Ashley’s motivation to honor her mother’s fight with multiple sclerosis, the book becomes a moving testament to love and the power of purpose. I was hooked on this book from the first page, inspired by Ashley’s grit, determination, and love behind every mile. This book is a powerful reminder that we really can do hard things.”
Trenni Casey
Sports Anchor and Reporter, NBC Boston
2025 MS Run the US Relay Runner
“As an ultrarunner living with MS, I finished this book feeling more resolute, inspired to take on audacious challenges even when the path is unclear. Ashley writes with honesty and vulnerability, opening a window into how MS impacts a family. The miles are real, the heat is punishing, and the love is steady. Her determination sparked MS Run the US and has inspired countless others. This book carries that spark forward, inviting each of us to choose purpose, move with hope, and keep going.”
Matt Knaggs
Running With MS Group Founder, Keynote Speaker, MS Advocate
2024 MS Run the US Relay Runner
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