17 Runs

By Garnet Morris & Olivia Chadwick

Olivia Chadwick—a young mother and self-critical personal trainer—first met insurance magnate Garnet Morris at 6 am on a winter morning in Saskatoon, Canada. Chadwick's task was to help prepare Morris for the grueling,100-mile Kananaskis relay, but she had reservations—about his coachability as well as her ability to reach him while juggling her own professional, familial and maternal struggles.

Through mutual hesitations, their seasons-long training schedule led to profound and unexpected conversations. As it turned out, the coach needed coaching on self-esteem and self-forgiveness—as well as someone to believe in her as she rebuilt her own strength.

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In 17 Runs, co-authors Chadwick and Morris chart the course of their unique camaraderie around initial differences and toward mutual transformation. Through their challenging push-pull, they tell a story that’s a testament to the renewing power friendship can have on our lives, businesses and ability to love.

Full of entrepreneurial wisdom on overcoming limitations, 17 Runs is a self-development story like no other. By turns motivational, amusing and heartbreaking, it is a must-read for anyone who needs coaching on how to run toward a life they truly choose.

About the Authors

Garnet Morris is an entrepreneur with over 40 years of experience in the insurance industry. With only a high school education, he founded The Targeted Strategies Group (TTSG), the premier Canadian brokerage firm dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and their families protect, preserve, and optimize their net worth through life insurance policies. At the age of 40, he transformed his health by losing 130 pounds, after which he became passionate about personal fitness, self-development, and lifelong learning. Morris was born and raised in small towns in Saskatchewan and currently resides in Vancouver, British Columbia. 17 Runs is his first book.

Olivia Chadwick, MSc in Kinesiology, is a mental performance coach, certified exercise physiologist, podcaster, speaker, and founder of Movement Medicine—a groundbreaking coaching practice featuring an integrated team of world-class leaders in exercise science. She is the host of She Knew Better, a podcast dedicated to showcasing guests who offer expert and compassionate advice to help us overcome life’s challenges, navigate mistakes and setbacks, and elevate our potential. Chadwick resides in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. 17 Runs is her first book.

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ISBNs:

978-1964377407 (Paperback)
978-1964377414 (Hardcover)

Genre:

Memoir
Survival
Medical
Inspirational
Friendship

Themes:

Resilience (finding strength in the face of overwhelming odds)
Hope (holding on through moments of uncertainty and fear)
Friendship and the transformative power of human connection
Faith (leaning on spirituality and belief during crises)
Identity and the journey of redefining self after life-changing medical experiences

FAQs:

Q: What is 17 Runs about?
A: 17 Runs is the powerful memoir of Garnet Morris, co-written with Olivia Chadwick, chronicling his remarkable survival after being struck by a car and enduring 17 reconstructive surgeries. It’s a story of resilience, determination and the will to keep moving forward against impossible odds.

Q: Who are Garnet Morris and Olivia Chadwick?
A: Garnet Morris is a survivor, entrepreneur and motivational figure who turned tragedy into triumph by rebuilding his life step by step. Olivia Chadwick is a writer mental performance coach, certified exercise physiologist, podcaster, speaker and founder of Movement Medicine.

Q: What makes this memoir different from other survival stories?
A: 17 Runs doesn’t just document physical recovery—it reveals the emotional and psychological battles that accompany trauma, while also highlighting themes of faith, perseverance and the transformative power of mindset.

Q: Who would enjoy reading 17 Runs?
A: Readers drawn to true stories of resilience, recovery, inspiration and overcoming adversity will be especially moved by Garnet’s journey. It’s also an encouraging read for anyone facing hardship or seeking motivation to push through life’s challenges.