Furtaw, Frozen Ed
Tales from Out There
- ISBN 13:
- 9781450547017
- author:
- Furtaw, Frozen Ed
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Createspace
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 22.6 x 15.2 x 1.6 cm
- Genre:
- Sports & Recreation
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Barkley Marathons: A Test of Human Endurance This book tells the story of the world's toughest long-distance trail foot-race, the Barkley Marathons. With its 24-year history, the event has become notorious for its extreme challenge and high failure rate. The stories within these pages reveal the epic struggles of contestants, including some of the world's best endurance runners, as they face numerous physical and psychological obstacles. The book includes a detailed account of all known runners and their results, along with photographs, charts, and maps to help illustrate the event's design. These true stories showcase both heartbreaking failures and awe-inspiring victories, offering a unique insight into the world of ultra-endurance running. For fans of sports and endurance events, this book provides a fascinating look at one of the most extreme challenges in the sport.