Marathons of the World - Couverture souple

Jones, Hugh; James, Alexander

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1504800176 ISBN 13 : 9781504800174

Editeur : IMM Lifestyle Books, 2016

Synopsis

Marathons of the World is the ultimate guide to 50 of the world's best marathons. If you're a long-distance runner looking for a new challenge or a marathon novice with a spirit of adventure, this informative guide will help you choose the perfect course. The marathons included here embrace far flung corners of the globe and every continent. There are fast and flat city runs, endurance events in hot and humid climates, scenic mountain challenges, the chance to run through historic sites and even in the polar regions. Whether you're chasing a personal best time, hoping to compete with the elite, taking on a personal challenge and raising money for charity, or are a back-of-the pack runner taking in the sights and sounds of a life-affirming event, Marathons of the World will provide you with all you need to make an informed decision about each event. The book also contains practical details such as the organizing body to contact for each event, when to enter and when the run takes place, so that you can plan ahead. Stunning photography provides an overview of each marathon experience.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Hugh Jones is a five-time English Marathon Champion and an international measurement administrator for the International Association of Athletics Federations. He is the editor of Distance Running Magazine and secretary of AIMS, the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races. Alexander James is a former senior writer and travel editor at Men s Health magazine. His articles have appeared in Cosmopolitan, The Times, The Guardian, iVillage, Metro, Marie Claire and Esquire. His radio features have been broadcast on BBC radio and LBC radio. Alex s marathon experiences include the Great North Run and the Vancouver

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: IMM Lifestyle Books
• Date d'édition: 2016
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1504800176
• ISBN 13: 9781504800174
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 176
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible