Boston Marathon: History by the Mile (Sports) by Paul Clerici

Boston Marathon: History by the Mile (Sports) by Paul Clerici

Author and marathon veteran Paul C. Clerici's inside look of the Boston Marathon route and the history it holds.

From Hopkinton to Boylston Street, the beloved 26.2 miles of the Boston Marathon mark historic moments and memories dating back to 1897. Town by town and step by step, follow author, journalist, and runner Paul C. Clerici as he goes deeper into each town and city along the route with firsthand descriptions of the course from the uphill climbs to the spirited sprints. Insightful anecdotes, from the naming of Heartbreak Hill to the incorporation of women runners, reveal meaningful racing heritage along the route. This comprehensive and unique journey also explores the stories behind notable landmarks, statues, and mile markers throughout the course. Woven into the course history is expert advice on how to run each leg of the race from renowned running coach Bill Squires. Whether you're a runner, spectator, or fan, Boston Marathon History by the Mile has it all.

Clerici, Paul C.: - Paul C. Clerici, bestselling author of Boston Marathon History by the Mile, A History of the Falmouth Road Race: Running Cape Cod, and History of the Greater Boston Track Club, is an award-winning journalist, former newspaper editor, and athlete who has run 43 marathons (the Boston Marathon 23 times) and countless road races in which he has also won several age-group and Clydesdale category awards.

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ISBN 13	9781626194755
ISBN 10	1626194750
Title	Boston Marathon: History by the Mile (Sports)
Author	Paul Clerici
Series	Sports Ser
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	The History Press
Year published	2014-03-18
Number of pages	144
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.