26.2 Marathon Stories

by Kathrine Switzer and Roger Robinson

Book Overview

26.2: Marathon Stories is an unprecedented visual and literary tour of the marathon throughout history The marathon is the most popular independent athletic event in the world, with over a million... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1741148340
• ISBN13: 9781741148343
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: Allen & Unwin
• Weight: 2.40 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Must read if you are a marathon runner.

Of course I am a runner, why else would one read a book like this. As with all runners I read about other runners to know if I am missing anything. I haven't run the NYC Marathon - yet; but, I will. I have run the NYC Half Marathon and it too is a lottery. I haven't read a running book like this. The author takes the reader through each mile seen not by just one runner but over a dozen runners. She provides the background on the runner's lives, how and why they are running - allows one to feel as though they have slipped into the runner's shoes. Add to this the descriptions provided of the scenery and history of NYC as one runs past it - and you have an incredible book. Now for the best part. So many details of how the marathon is organized, the selection process, the monies raised to operate the New York Road Runners (the organizers of the marathon). Just an incredible book. When I was selected for the Half in 2010, due to this book I knew exactly how my name had gone through the process of being selected. If you are a runner - what a factual book.

26.2: Marathon Stories

26.2: Marathon Stories This was the perfect gift for my brother who was completing his first marathon. He read it from cover to cover on the plane. He loved it. I loved it and I didn't run a marathon! It's filled with interesting and inspiring stories and neat facts. It makes a great gift for the runner in your life.

Marathon Books

Great book, especially for those who have run a marathon and can appreciate first hand the highs and lows involved every step of the way. Couldn't put it down.

Captures the true spirit of running!

I'm a "senior", "middle-of-the-pack" runner and been at this for 30 yrs, completed 7 marathons and read most of the books concerning the subject, but found this one to be truly original. Running is basically a simplistic sport but to extend oneself to the extent to complete a marathon requires a special effort which this book manages to capture better than any other I've read so far. A must for anyone interested in running or those trying to figure out what makes people do this crazy stuff. Easy reading and wonderful photography!

Must-Have for Marathon Runners of All Levels/Experience

As a recreational but devoted marathoner, (currently training for #9), this was an obvious must-have for me. Most books published under the Rodale title are generally just rehashes of old RUNNERS WORLD magazine articles, but this is definitely not the case here. This handsome coffee table book is beautifully designed and offers not only inspiring passages we've come to expect in the world of the long distance runner, but breathtaking photography and insight into the minds, passions and heartaches associated with the sport. It fairly examines the good and the bad throughout the long history of "Marathon;" from ancient Greece to contemporary pop culture. Divided into 26.2 chapters, it is a wonderful book for both the devoted runner and interested spectator as well. Would make a great gift. I actually had an emotional reaction by the time I got to "the Finish Line." Just like in real-life! So this book willl definitely be a treasured addition to my library.