A runner dreams of visiting his friend in Rio de Janeiro, exploring the beautiful hills of the city the way he knows best – with his trusty red running shoes. But before he can make the trip – disaster! An injury brings his training to a halt and gives him the dreaded 'injury blues'. As every runner knows, overcoming an injury is an athlete's greatest challenge. What should a runner do when they can no longer run?With charming, pastel illustrations and an endearing hero, this book is the perfect pick-me-up for anyone facing the injury blues, to help them on the road to recovery. A story of resilience, perseverance, and the joy of running!Proceeds from the sale of this book go to Freedom from Torture, a charity that provides therapy and rehabilitation to people ho survived torture to heal, and feel safe and strong again. Dan Schlesinger is a former world class runner and the illustrator of the Japanese edition of Harry Potter, with well over 20 million copies sold.