This crash survivor turned athlete tells his story -- and answers questions -- at Web chat Friday

Matt Long inspires awe. The New York City firefighter and Ironman athlete made a remarkable recovery from a traumatic injury. But how? Find out at this Web chat.

Bring your questions to this online discussion Friday at 9 a.m. PST with Long, author of “The Long Run: A New York City Firefighter’s Triumphant Comeback from Crash Victim to Elite Athlete.”

If you want some background, here’s what a Runner’s World story says in a profile of Long.

Then bring your own questions to the online chat.