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Boston: A Century of Running - Hal Higdon

Boston: A Century of Running

Hal Higdon
Roadrunner Press , English
1 rating

"Boston: A Century of Running" remains the best history of the Boston Athletic Association Marathon. This book originally was published by Rodale in 1995, the year before the 100th running of the Boston Athletic Association Marathon. In its hardcover edition, "Boston" was a coffee table book, costing $40, fine paper, archival photographs, many in full color, telling the history of the world’s oldest marathon. Eventually, "Boston" went out of print. Mint copies recently have been offered on Amazon at prices between $100 and $300, although used copies can be acquired for much less. This special edition for Kindle preserves the text from the 1995 edition minus the pictures. If you are looking for an authoritative and succinct history of this, the world's oldest, continuously run marathon, this is it. Many Boston Marathons have been run since the publication of Boston: A Century of Running," but the story remains as fresh as ever.



Here is how Library Journal reviewed the first edition: "Anyone who has tried distance running at one time or another considers the Boston Marathon as the mecca of the 26.2 milers. In 1996, Boston will host its 100th marathon. Higdon, a writer for Runner's World magazine, has compiled an inspirational volume endorsed by the Boston Athletic Association as the official collector's edition. Higdon's passion for running is evident as he traces the origins of the race, highlighting the legends and the many 'ordinary people' who make the annual event a great occasion. This work is a unique title featuring an assortment of archival photographs and anecdotes and will unquestionably be treasured as a memento by all running fans."



The archival photographs are not available in this Kindle edition, but the inspiring text remains the same. Boston: A Century of Running remains a fit companion to Higdon's latest book, 4:09:43: Boston 2013 Through the Eyes of the Runners.

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