- Hardcover: 224 pages
- Publisher: Hutchinson; illustrated edition edition (7 April 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0091797144
- ISBN-13: 978-0091797140
- Product Dimensions: 21.6 x 13.8 x 3.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 573,381 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'If you want to win something, run 100 metres. If you want to experience something, run a marathon' - Emil Zatopek. The "London Marathon" salutes 25 years of the London Marathon by exploring the incredible physical and mental challenge that lies at the very heart of marathon running. It begins with the author standing on the start line at Blackheath for the very first London Marathon in March 1981. And, it ends 26 miles and 25 years later, as the author emerges, still running, past Buckingham Palace and on through the miles and memories to the finish. From the legend of Pheidippides and the mystery of Spiridon Louis - who won the first modern Olympic marathon in 1896 - to the agony of Paula Radcliffe, reduced to tears on the long road to Athens more than a century later, this is a story of dreams, pain, struggle and achievement. The courage and the craziness of the characters who for 25 years have run the streets of London, have turned this race into the greatest marathon in the world. The "London Marathon" is a testament to their endeavour, and to the spirit that leads them each spring to tackle their own suburban Everest. This is their story.
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A history of the London Marathon from the author of the critically acclaimed 3:59.4: The Quest to Break the Four Minute Mile. Published to coincide with the 2005 London Marathon.
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Format:Hardcover
This book is brilliant, I couldn't put it down once I started and loved every minute of it. It focuses on The London Marathon and how it developed into the great race it is today, as well as looking at the start of the marathon as an event and other aspects of marathon running in general. It was immensely readable and had some great photo plates as well. This is highly recommended indeed.
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Format:Hardcover
I ran my first London Marathon last year(2008) and this book reminded me how much effect the Marathon had on my life and how much effect it has and still does on many other ordinary people's life's.
John Bryant gives a great insight in to what feels like to run a London Marathon and what pain and joy everyone who runs it goes though.
Each chapter gives a different insight into different aspects of the race from the fun raisers to the professional athletes.
John also provides a fountain of knowledge about the race and the origins of the Marathon distance itself.
The book is also full of some great pictures from different marathons between 1981 and 2005 and includes one from the very first marathon when two athletes crossed the line at the same time.
The book made me feel very proud about my own Marathon run and helped bring back all the special memories I have of the day.
If you have never run a marathon I encourage you to read this book and I guarantee by the end you will feel inspired to run your own marathon one day.
A special read about a very special event.
John Bryant gives a great insight in to what feels like to run a London Marathon and what pain and joy everyone who runs it goes though.
Each chapter gives a different insight into different aspects of the race from the fun raisers to the professional athletes.
John also provides a fountain of knowledge about the race and the origins of the Marathon distance itself.
The book is also full of some great pictures from different marathons between 1981 and 2005 and includes one from the very first marathon when two athletes crossed the line at the same time.
The book made me feel very proud about my own Marathon run and helped bring back all the special memories I have of the day.
If you have never run a marathon I encourage you to read this book and I guarantee by the end you will feel inspired to run your own marathon one day.
A special read about a very special event.
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21 Jan 2011
Format:Hardcover
This book is brilliant, I couldn't put it down once I started and loved every minute of it. It focuses on The London Marathon and how it developed into the great race it is today, as well as looking at the start of the marathon as an event and other aspects of marathon running in general. It was immensely readable and had some great photo plates as well. This is highly recommended indeed.
Feel free to check out my blog which can be found on my profile page.
Feel free to check out my blog which can be found on my profile page.
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