The Coolest Race on Earth: Mud, Madmen, Glaciers, and Grannies at the Antarctica Marathon
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- Synopsis
- Chronicling the world's most difficult race through the eyes of one who ran it, this vivid and humorous memoir shares the adventures of inspiring contestants--including a wheelchair-bound runner and three record-breaking grandmothers--as they trek across the daunting terrain of extinct volcanoes, craggy mountain peaks, and the turbulent Drake passage, all in a quest to complete the Antarctica Marathon. Revealing the runners' struggles against melting glaciers and hostile skuas, the narrative also recounts their unique experiences with curious penguins and whale sightings. Spotlighting the people and the place that make this annual event so remarkable, this account not only reflects why marathons are so successful but also presents a deeply funny meditation on what makes people run.
- Copyright:
- 2009
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- ISBN-13:
- 9781569764183
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781556527388
- Publisher:
- Chicago Review Press, Incorporated
- Date of Addition:
- 02/13/18
- Copyrighted By:
- John Hanc
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Sports
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.