A biography of a young cancer patient with an artificial leg who determined to run 5300 miles across Canada in his own Marathon of Hope in order to raise money for cancer research.
a hidden tribe, superathletes, and the greatest race the world has never seen
McDougall, Christopher
2009
Recounts the author's experiences with the reclusive Tarahumara Indians, whose techniques allow them to run long distances with ease, and describes his training for a fifty-mile race with the tribe and a number of ultramarathoners.
Nancy's friend is set to run in a Chicago marathon but the top runner in the race has received numerous death threats. If Nancy does not catch up to the truth, at least one marathoner could end up dead in her tracks.
A biography emphasizing the running career of the woman who overcame many personal and professional hurdles to compete as a marathon runner in the 1984 Olympic Games.
Describes the history of ultramarathons and highlights eight of the most exhausting modern-day races including The Torturous 26, The Ironman Triathlon, and The Nanisivik Midnight Sun Ultra.
Molly is shocked to learn that her twin sister Robin, a world-class runner, has had a heart attack and may never regain consciousness, and while the rest of her family seems to be crumbling, Molly is left to make the big decisions.