The Rise of the Ultra Runners : : a Journey to the Edge of Human Endurance
Book - 2019 796.425 Fi 1 On Shelf No requests on this item
Sign in to request
Locations
Call Number: 796.425 Fi
On Shelf At: Downtown Library
| Location & Checkout Length | Call Number | Checkout Length | Item Status |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Downtown 2nd Floor 4-week checkout |
796.425 Fi | 4-week checkout | On Shelf |
"Once the reserve of only the most hardcore enthusiasts, ultra running is now a thriving global industry, with hundreds of thousands of competitors each year. But is the rise of this most brutal and challenging sport, with races that extend into hundreds of miles (often in extreme environments) an antidote to modern life, or a symptom of a modern illness? In The rise of the ultra runners, award-winning author Adharanand Finn travels to the heart of the sport to investigate the reasons behind its rise and discover what it takes to join the ranks of these ultra athletes. Through encounters with the extreme and colorful characters of the ultramarathon world, and his own experiences of running ultras everywhere from the deserts of Oman to the Rocky Mountains, Finn offers a fascinating account of people testing the boundaries of human endeavor"--Provided by publisher.
REVIEWS & SUMMARIES
Booklist ReviewSummary / Annotation
Author Notes
COMMUNITY REVIEWS
No community reviews. Write one below!
PUBLISHED
New York, NY : Pegasus Books, 2019.
Year Published: 2019
Description: 262 pages ; 24 cm
Language: English
Format: Book
ISBN/STANDARD NUMBER
9781643131351
1643131354
SUBJECTS
Ultra running.
Long-distance running.
Long-distance runners.
Running -- Social aspects.