Now Available for Preorder!
Ashley’s memoir, The Long Run Home, is equal parts adventure, legacy, and call to action, proving the toughest terrain often leads us back to where we belong—and the truths that set us free.
Raw and inspiring, The Long Run Home is a memoir of resilience, belonging, and the joy found in turning pain into purpose. The story of one woman with a mission to run 3,288 miles solo across America for her mother and the disease that was crippling her.
Ashley Schneider’s life at sea seemed idyllic—belaying rock walls and leading surf lessons, with friends in every port. She wasn’t seeking a reason to confront the pain she carried from her mother’s disease. Then, an ordinary three-mile run in Barcelona called her home with an audacious idea to make a difference, trading her cruise-ship uniform for running shoes and a borrowed motorhome.
Schneider ran through blistered feet, heat exhaustion, and doubt as she completed 125 consecutive marathons from San Francisco to New York—raising funds and awareness for MS research while testing the reaches of human strength, courage, and heart. The Long Run Home is equal parts adventure, legacy, and call to action, proving the toughest terrain often leads us back to where we belong—and the truths that set us free.
Advance Praise
Robin Arźon
VP of Fitness Programming at Peloton, NYT Best Selling Author, Ultramarathoner
2013 MS Run the US Relay Runner
“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
Amanda Gersh
Author, Editor, Creative Strategist
“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
Ashley Schneider is president and founder of MS Run the US, which has raised over $4 million to date for multiple-sclerosis research and support. In 2010, she ran 3,288 miles—125 marathons in 190 days—from California to New York to raise money to fight the disease that threatened her mother and family. Today she leads America’s Longest Relay Run, inspiring hundreds of athletes and thousands of donors each year in the fight against MS. Ashley is a leader, speaker, and mentor–helping people take action by turning pain into purpose and ideas into a plan.
Now Available for Preorder!
Ashley’s memoir, The Long Run Home, is equal parts adventure, legacy, and call to action, proving the toughest terrain often leads us back to where we belong—and the truths that set us free.