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Boston Marathon: The First Century of the World's Premier Running Event
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Boston Marathon: The First Century of the World's Premier Running Event
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by Tom Derderian
Sales Rank : 510352
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Paperback: 634 pages
Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers; 2nd edition February 1996
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0880114797
ISBN-13: 978-0880114790
Product Dimensions:
9 x 6 x 1.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
Product Description
Take a fascinating look at the personalities and passions of the runners as well as the history and evolution of the Boston Marathon in this centennial race edition.
Publisher Description
"I heard about the Boston Marathon as I was growing up in Kenya, and Tom’s book gave me a better understanding of all those who have run before me. It makes my victories here even more special."
Cosmas Ndeti Three-time Boston Marathon Champion Boston Marathon Men’s Record Holder, 2:07:15
"The Boston Marathon is my favorite race and I appreciate Tom’s ability to capture the whole atmosphere. I loved reading this book."
Uta Pippig Two-time Boston Marathon Champion Boston Marathon Women’s Record Holder, 2:21:45
"Boston Marathon definitively recounts the rich story of this great sporting event. Derderian has captured the essence of the Boston Marathon and its place in running history."
Guy L. Morse Race Director Boston Athletic Association Boston Marathon
"What readers can take away from Derderian’s book is a real sense of challenge and history that is the Boston Marathon."
Rob de Castella Former Boston Marathon Record Holder
"Compelling. Derderian’s sensitivity to human detail has transformed a good and necessary book into a transcendent, thought-provoking one."
Kenny Moore Senior Writer Sports Illustrated
"The definitive racing history of the Boston Marathon."
Amby Burfoot Executive Editor, Runner’s World 1968 Boston Marathon winner
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