Boston Marathon
Book description
From running legend Tom Derderian comes a comprehensive look at one of the most storied and celebrated athletic events in the nation, the Boston Marathon.
For more than 110 years, the race has been regarded as one of the world's great racing traditions. From the narrow starting line on Main…
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This is the literal bible of the Boston Marathon and a true treasure! For anyone who wants to truly know about Boston or learn about its legacy, this is the first stop … for fans, for runners, and for writers. I duly credit this tome in my books because Tom Derderian’s yeoman work is intricate, detailed, and placed alongside non-running history which enhances the impact of each year’s race since its first in 1897. It’s also simply a fun read, too. As one who has run with the best, and has a 2:19:04 Boston best, he has the institutional knowledge,…
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