The Official Site of M. Troy Salisbury - author, urban planner, and marathon runner with a purpose.
THE BOOK
A memoir with sweat, sarcasm, and a shocking number of awkward race photos. Follow Troy’s journey through injury, imposter syndrome, and finding the confidence to keep showing up—even when it would've been easier to quit.
THE JOURNEY
From shin splints and self-doubt to medals, mistakes, and marathons. This isn’t a tale of elite athleticism—it’s a story for anyone who’s ever signed up for something and thought, “Wait… what did I just agree to?”
THE WHY
This isn’t a guide to running faster—it’s a reminder that even the most amateur of us can grow stronger through struggle, find meaning in momentum, and laugh a little along the way.
“Resilience isn’t about bouncing back. It’s about moving forward — even when the wind is against you.”
— M. Troy Salisbury
About M. Troy Salisbury
M. Troy Salisbury is a hazard mitigation and resilience manager, a professor at the University of South Florida, and a five-time marathoner. For more than 25 years, he’s served communities through planning, emergency response, and public leadership.
When he’s not running toward storms — literally or metaphorically — Troy enjoys life with his wife of 26 years, Jennifer, and their two goldendoodles, Elvis and Zoey.