Running Through the Wall: Personal Encounters with the Ultramarathon

Running Through the Wall: Personal Encounters with the Ultramarathon
by Neal Jamison

Running Through the Wall: Personal Encounters with the Ultramarathon
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Author: Neal Jamison
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2003-04-01
ISBN: 1891369377
Number of pages: 288
Publisher: Breakaway Books
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  • ISBN13: 9781891369377
  • Condition: NEW
  • Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Book Reviews of Running Through the Wall: Personal Encounters with the Ultramarathon

Book Review: For distance runners only
Summary: 3 Stars

As a distance runner, I found most of these essays interesting (and some a bit shocking). At times, it was a little repetitous. If you aren't running marathons or ultramarathons, this will probably not appeal to you

Summary of Running Through the Wall: Personal Encounters with the Ultramarathon

Running to the limits of human -endurance.

For those who find the 26.2-mile marathon just not enough, there is the ultramarathon. What makes ultrarunners tick? What goes through their minds at mile 93? How can you train for such a colossal undertaking? These questions and many more are answered in Running Through the Wall, an inspiring collection of 39 personal stories from ultramarathoners. Ultramarathoning is the logical next step for those who burn with a desire to explore their limits, and beyond. It is impossible to run distances of 30, 50, or even 100 miles without coming away with at least one fascinating story. This book is full of them. There are stories of fatigue, blisters, nausea, and despair. But the ultrarunner prevails to find hope, love, healing, self-discovery, friendship, selflessness, and in the end, for most, triumph. Learn what it feels like to run an ultra from the champions, the newcomers, and the veterans of the sport.

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