Marathons of the World
Author(s): Hugh Jones and Alexander James
Marathon runners, prospective runners, and followers of marathon races will value this photo-illustrated guide to 50 of the world's best marathons. Each marathon is given its own detailed description, which includes--
- A rating for comparative difficulty
- An expert analysis of the course
- The time year when it takes place
- Specifics on when and how to enter
- Course-specific training tips Just a small sampling of the marathons described include--
- In the U.S. and Canada: Boston, New York, Washington, Toronto, Niagara Falls
- In Australia and New Zealand: Auckland, Sydney, the Australian Outback
- In Asia: Tokyo, Beijing, the Great Wall of China
- In Europe: Rome, Hamburg, Frankfurt, London, Amsterdam, Madrid, Athens, Venice . . .as well as races in the Caribbean islands, Africa, South America, and even the Antarctic. Approximately 160 vivid photos show many of the events in their colorful settings.
General Information
- :
- : Barron's Educational Series
- : Barron's Educational Series
- : 0.726
- : 01 March 2013
- : 246mm X 193mm X 20mm
- : United Kingdom
- : books
Other Specifications
- : Hugh Jones and Alexander James
- : 159
- : illustrations