The Longest Race
A Lifelong Runner, An Iconic Ultramarathon, and the Case for Human Endurance
Ed Ayres
"The Longest Race" is an exploration of the connection between individual endurance and a sustainable society, as exemplified by the author, Ed Ayres, who has run over 600 races across fifty-five years. Starting at the JFK 50 Mile ultramarathon, Ayres embarks on a course over the rocky ridge of the Appalachian Trail, all while preoccupied with the future of our planet. A must-read for endurance runners and anyone grappling with the imperative to endure in the longest race we are all called upon to run.
Дата публикации
2012-10-09T00:00:00.000Z
2012-10-09T00:00:00.000Z
Рейтинг Goodreads
3.45
ISBN
9781615190881
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1
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2019-08-11T14:12:56.000Z
3. The Longest Race. A book about running, but really more than that. Ed Ayres takes on the JFK Ultra Trailrun and brings in his views on modern society, climate change, energy, running and many other things. You don’t have to be a sportsnut to like this one. 3/3 – источник