Author : John Hanc
Publisher : Chicago Review Press
ISBN 13 : 1569764182
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (697 download)
Book Synopsis The Coolest Race on Earth by : John Hanc
Download or read book The Coolest Race on Earth written by John Hanc and published by Chicago Review Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chronicling the world's most difficult race through the eyes of one who ran it, this vivid and humorous memoir shares the adventures of inspiring contestants--including a wheelchair-bound runner and three record-breaking grandmothers--as they trek across the daunting terrain of extinct volcanoes, craggy mountain peaks, and the turbulent Drake passage, all in a quest to complete the Antarctica Marathon. Revealing the runners' struggles against melting glaciers and hostile skuas, the narrative also recounts their unique experiences with curious penguins and whale sightings. Spotlighting the people and the place that make this annual event so remarkable, this account not only reflects why marathons are so successful but also presents a deeply funny meditation on what makes people run.