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Marathons of the World

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Marathon runners, prospective runners, and followers of marathon races will value this photo-illustrated guide to 50 of the world's best marathons. Each marathon is given its own detailed description, which includes--

  • A rating for comparative difficulty
  • An expert analysis of the course
  • The time year when it takes place
  • Specifics on when and how to enter
  • Course-specific training tips

    Just a small sampling of the marathons described include--

  • In the U.S. and Canada: Boston, New York, Washington, Toronto, Niagara Falls
  • In Australia and New Zealand: Auckland, Sydney, the Australian Outback
  • In Asia: Tokyo, Beijing, the Great Wall of China
  • In Europe: Rome, Hamburg, Frankfurt, London, Amsterdam, Madrid, Athens, Venice

    . . .as well as races in the Caribbean islands, Africa, South America, and even the Antarctic. Approximately 160 vivid photos show many of the events in their colorful settings.

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    About the Author

    Hugh Jones is a sports journalist, editor of Distance Running magazine, and the winner of marathons in London, Oslo, Stockholm, and Reykjavik. Alexander James is one of Britain's leading health, travel, and lifestyle journalists. His articles appear in Men's Health, The Times (London), The Guardian, Esquire, and Cosmopolitan.
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    Product Details

    ISBN:
    9780764166099
    Author:
    Jones, Hugh
    Publisher:
    Barron's Educational Series
    Author:
    James, Alexander
    Subject:
    Running & Jogging
    Subject:
    Sports
    Subject:
    Running
    Subject:
    Marathons
    Subject:
    Sports and Fitness-Running
    Publication Date:
    20130431
    Binding:
    HARDCOVER
    Language:
    English
    Pages:
    160
    Dimensions:
    9.6875 x 7.5 in
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