Boston Marathon: The Legendary Course Guide - Softcover

Britt, Raymond

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9781450558259: Boston Marathon: The Legendary Course Guide
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1450558259 ISBN 13: 9781450558259
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2010

Synopsis

Rave Reviews: "Great book!" -- Dave McGillivray, Race Director, Boston Marathon // "This is a must-read for any fan of the Boston Marathon" -- 'Hurricane' Bob Mina // The Boston Marathon features a legendary course that is considered one of the toughest in the world. If you're planning to race Boston, you had better know what you're up against. The course may look manageable, but as experts will tell you, it can be brutal. If you're not ready, if you don't understand the intricacies of the course, Boston can eat you alive. This book takes the reader deep into the race course with a groundbreaking approach: a comprehensive mile-by-mile tour of the course illustrated with nearly 200 photos taken while running the race. The detailed tour is enhanced by the author's comparative race splits and experience to collectively help you plan and execute your best Boston racing strategy. From Hopkinton to Wellesley to Heartbreak Hill to the finish line, this book delivers the complete experience in images, analytics and advice to help you run a great Boston Marathon. What can you expect when you run the Boston Marathon? Everything you need to know is here.

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About the Author

Raymond Britt is managing partner of WinSight Ventures, founder and publisher of RunTri.com, and a veteran of 29 Ironman Triathlons and 13 Boston Marathons.

Review

"There are literally thousands of books about running, and even hundreds of good books about running. We've culled the selection to a couple of dozen . . . we heartily endorse Boston Marathon: The Legendary Course Guide." --Marathon Guide

"Great book!" --Dave McGillivray, Race Director, Boston Marathon

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Publisher
CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Publication date
2010
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1450558259
ISBN 13 
9781450558259
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
220
Rating
  • 4.50 out of 5 stars
    6 ratings by Goodreads