Download or read book History of the Falmouth Road Race A Running Cape Cod written by Paul C. Clerici and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2015 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The seven-mile Falmouth Road Race catapulted Cape Cod onto the running radar. Frank Shorter winning gold in the 1972 Olympic marathon inspired local barkeep Tommy Leonard to start a race in his own town. That inaugural race in 1973 garnered fewer than one hundred runners. Participation soon swelled to the thousands, thanks to the success of organizers, volunteers, and talented fields, including running legends like Bill Rodgers and Catherine Ndereba, as well as wheelchair champions Bob Hall and Tatyana McFadden. Follow author Paul C. Clerici along every bend and uphill battle of the race's history from the early stages of the running boom to resetting the road-racing calendar.
Download or read book A History of the Falmouth Road Race Running Cape Cod written by Paul C. Clerici and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2015-07-06 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The seven-mile Falmouth Road Race catapulted Cape Cod onto the running radar. Frank Shorter winning gold in the 1972 Olympic marathon inspired local barkeep Tommy Leonard to start a race in his own town. That inaugural race in 1973 garnered fewer than one hundred runners. Participation soon swelled to the thousands, thanks to the success of organizers, volunteers, and talented fields, including running legends like Bill Rodgers and Catherine Ndereba, as well as wheelchair champions Bob Hall and Tatyana McFadden. Follow author Paul C. Clerici along every bend and uphill battle of the race's history from the early stages of the running boom to resetting the road-racing calendar.
Download or read book Oregon Running Legend Steve Prefontaine written by Paul C. Clerici and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2022-08-08 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the Footsteps of Oregon's beloved U.S. Olympic Athlete, Activist, and Icon Born in the small town of Coos Bay, Oregon, Steve "Pre" Prefontaine's meteoric rise to cross-country and track superstardom included national recognition in high school followed by state, national, and world records. From the University of Oregon track to a fourth-place finish in the 1972 Munich Olympic Games, he never stopped striving to make his mark on the world. Even today, his name conjures up images of athleticism, activism, and charisma. While his life tragically ended in a car accident at the youthful age of 24 - at which time he owned every American record from 2,000 to 10,000 meters and two to six miles - his legacy lives on. Join author and runner Paul C. Clerici as he brings you this legendary Oregon athlete.
Download or read book The Boston Marathon written by Paul C. Clerici and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2020-03-02 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many things compose the Boston Marathon--Olympians, record holders, Greek gold-dipped wreaths, running hamburgers and fries, statues, snow, trailblazers, and Heartbreak Hill. Paul C. Clerici's Images of Modern America: The Boston Marathon tells the expansive story of the oldest continuously run marathon and showcases over 165 images that span the decades. From Clarence DeMar, both Johnny Kelleys, Roberta "Bobbi" Gibb, and John Hancock to Bill Rodgers, Joan Benoit Samuelson, Ibrahim Hussein, Bob Hall, and Ernst van Dyk; from Kathrine Switzer's literal run-in with Jock Semple to the 1970s running boom, the centennial celebration, and Meb Keflezighi's restoration victory, this global footrace and gathering of community is presented in a display of vibrant, historical, and exciting images, some of which from private collections rarely seen and some never-before published.
Download or read book Boston Marathon Traditions Lore written by Paul C. Clerici and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2024-03-04 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First run in 1897 as America's second and the world's fourth, the Boston Marathon attracts thousands thanks to its long and unique history. What began as simple start and finish lines has grown to encompass a lavish colorful artistry. An athlete and cultural exchange program with the Ohme-Hochi 30K in Japan started with four-time winner Bill Rodgers in the 1970s. Artist Bobbi Gibb was the first female finisher of the race in 1966, and she was later asked to create her own statute along the route to commemorate the event. Author Paul C. Clerici explores the history and iconic traditions of America's most famous road race.
Download or read book Kings of the Road written by Cameron Stracher and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2013 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For fans of The Perfect Mile and Born to Run, a riveting, three-pronged narrative about the golden era of running in America--the 1970s--as seen through the fascinating lives and careers of running greats, Frank Shorter, Bill Rodgers, and Alberto Salazar.
Download or read book Running Encyclopedia written by Richard Benyo and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2002 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An A to Z resource on running including history, key figures, major events, and primary training theories and terms.
Download or read book The Insiders Guide to Cape Cod Nantucket and Martha s Vineyard written by Debi Boucher Stetson and published by Falcon Guides. This book was released on 1998-04 with total page 628 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Famed for its history, sand dunes, salty air, quaint villages, delectable seafood, legendary sunsets, and picturesque harbors, inlets, and coves, Cape Cod attracts millions of visitors each year to its enchanted shores. Featuring information on Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard as well as Cape Cod, this entertaining, insightful guide shows tourists how to make the most of a trip to this memorable part of the country.
Download or read book Runner s World written by and published by . This book was released on 2007-12 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Runner's World magazine aims to help runners achieve their personal health, fitness, and performance goals, and to inspire them with vivid, memorable storytelling.
Download or read book The Insiders Guide to Cape Cod Nantucket and Martha s Vineyard written by Jack Sheedy and published by Falcon Guides. This book was released on 1997-05 with total page 648 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Steeped in history, sand dunes, salty air, quaint villages, delectable seafood, legendary sunsets and picturesque harbors, inlets and coves, Cape Cod attracts millions of visitors to its enchanted shores. Summer's pastimes make memories that Last a lifetime with the help of local authors and this entertaining, insightful guide.
Download or read book Cape Cod and the Islands written by Erica Bollerud and published by Falcon Guides. This book was released on 2004-07 with total page 596 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each edition of the "Insiders' Guides" series details hotels, restaurants, annual events, attractions, nightlife, parks and recreations, real estate, and much more. Maps, photos & index.
Download or read book Going Long written by Editors of Runner's World and published by Rodale. This book was released on 2010-03-30 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collects forty sports narratives which originally appeared in the magazine, from the story of an FDNY firefighter who learned to run again after a leg-crushing bus accident to the essay written as a tribute to the talents and qualities of African runners.
Download or read book Runner s World written by and published by . This book was released on 2007-12 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Runner's World magazine aims to help runners achieve their personal health, fitness, and performance goals, and to inspire them with vivid, memorable storytelling.
Download or read book Boston Marathon History by the Mile written by Paul C. Clerici and published by Sports. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Explore the history of the neighborhoods, landmarks and other sites along the Boston Marathon course"--
Download or read book The Race that Seemed to Never End written by and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ten year old Timmy Peterson relates his first running of the Falmouth Road Race, held annually in Falmouth, Massachusetts.
Download or read book Run to Overcome written by Meb Keflezighi and published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2014-06-06 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The incredible true story of Meb Keflezighi, winner of the 2014 Boston Marathon! When Meb Keflezighi signed up to run the Boston Marathon in 2014, no one expected him to be the first to cross the finish line. But if theres one thing Meb knows how to do, its overcome. Yet Meb is the living embodiment of the American dream. His family came to the U.S. to escape poverty and a violent war; 12-year-old Meb spoke no English at the time and had never raced a mile. Thanks to hard work and determination, he excelled academically and became an Olympic silver medalist. But it all came crashing down when Meb, a favorite for the Beijing Olympics, fractured his hip and pelvis during the trials and was left literally crawling. That same day, he lost his close friend and fellow marathoner to a cardiac arrest. Devastated, Meb was about to learn whether his faith in God, the values his parents had taught him, and his belief that he was born to run were enough to see him through. Run to Overcome is the story of a true American champion who discovered the real meaning of victory against all odds. Now with an updated chapter after Mebs amazing finish in Boston.
Download or read book Meb For Mortals written by Meb Keflezighi and published by Rodale Books. This book was released on 2015-04-07 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Train like Olympic marathoner and 2014 Boston Marathon winner Meb Keflezighi With his historic win at the 2014 Boston Marathon, Meb Keflezighi cemented his legacy as one of the great champions of long-distance running. Runners everywhere wanted to know how someone two weeks away from his 39th birthday, who had only the 15th best time going into the race, could defeat the best field in Boston Marathon history and become the first American man to win the race in 31 years. Meb For Mortals describes in unprecedented detail how three-time Olympian Keflezighi prepares to take on the best runners in the world. More importantly, the book shows everyday runners how to implement the training, nutritional, and mental principles that have guided him throughout his long career, which in addition to the 2014 Boston win includes an Olympic silver medal and the 2009 New York City Marathon title.
