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In the Running: Stories of Extraordinary Runners from Around the World
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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In the Running: Stories of Extraordinary Runners from Around the World
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Phil Hewitt
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:304 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129 |
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| Category/Genre | True Stories
Marathon and cross-country running |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781849538862
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| Classifications | Dewey:796.42 |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Octopus Publishing Group
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| Imprint |
Summersdale Publishers
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| Publication Date |
8 September 2016 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
Running isn't a hobby, it's a way of life. Runners run to be the best they can be, to challenge who they are, to inspire others and to champion their cause. From the woman who ran for three and a half days without sleep, to the 61-year-old man who broke records in an 875-km ultramarathon, this collection of unforgettable stories will inspire anyone who s ever pounded the pavement to keep on running and enjoy every minute of this liberating sport.
Author Biography
Phil Hewitt is group arts editor for Sussex Group Newspapers. His books include Chichester Remembered, Chichester: Then and Now, Gosport: Then and Now and Keep on Running: The Highs and Lows of a Marathon Addict (ISBN: 978 1 84953 236 5).
Reviews"A fascinating look at the limits of human endurance--informative, inspiring, but above all entertaining." --Kate Mosse, author, Labyrinth
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