In the Spell of the Barkley by Michiel Panhuysen
One man's account of the near-mythical ultra event that is the Barkley Marathons
A compelling account of one of the world's most enigmatic races, captured by an author fully in thrall * Michael Crawley, author of Out of Thin Air *
The engrossing story of his fascination with, and multiple attempts to complete, the world’s most difficult ultramarathon race.. highly recommend * Frozen Ed Furtaw, the first person to finish the Barkley marathon *
A wonderful, compelling read * Vassos Alexander *
A fascinating peek into an extreme sport. * USA Today *
For fans of extreme sports and books about why some people push themselves physically and mentally to compete in them. * Library Journal *
The engrossing story of his fascination with, and multiple attempts to complete, the world’s most difficult ultramarathon race.. highly recommend * Frozen Ed Furtaw, the first person to finish the Barkley marathon *
A wonderful, compelling read * Vassos Alexander *
A fascinating peek into an extreme sport. * USA Today *
For fans of extreme sports and books about why some people push themselves physically and mentally to compete in them. * Library Journal *
Michiel Panhuysen is a journalist, ultrarunner, and the author of two acclaimed books in Dutch: De wietindustrie (co-authored with Nicole Maalsté), about the Dutch cannabis industry, and In de ban van de Barkley (In the Spell of the Barkley). He is a veteran of long-distance endurance events, none of which could adequately prepare him for the Barkley.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781399405423 |
| ISBN 10 | 139940542X |
| Title | In the Spell of the Barkley |
| Author | Michiel Panhuysen |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2023-04-06 |
| Number of pages | 208 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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