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Title: Sub 4:00: Alan Webb and the Quest for the Fastest Mile by Chris Lear, Jim Ryun ISBN: 1-57954-746-X Publisher: Rodale Press Pub. Date: July, 2003 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $22.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.11 (9 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: great book for track fans
Comment: Lear's latest is among the best track & field books I've read. It's evident that he's knowledgeable about the sport and had thorough access to Webb and got some great information and interviews. I recommend it for coaches and athletes alike, but it's also simply a great book about sports.
Rating: 5
Summary: An intriguing and insightful book
Comment: A great read for anyone interested in Track & Field or runnng in general. This books brings to life the trials and tribulations of Webb and the Michigan track team in the spring of'02. What makes it especially interesting are the behind the scenes stories of Webb, his teammates and coach that Lear delivers, as only he can. Warhurst and Brannen also emerge as very intriguing characters. I can't wait to see how Webb and Brannen do in the years to come, as they are huge talents with speed to burn. Any competitve runner can tell Lear has been there before and writes like he is with Webb every step of the way. He has definitely developed a knack for capturing the emotion and drama of competition. A very impessive second book that was tough to put down.
Rating: 4
Summary: A Solid Sophomore Effort
Comment: Much like "Running with the Buffaloes," this book is much more then a profile of a single athlete or team. It of course focuses on Alan Webb, his achievements and his year running at Michigan, but it really describes the trials and tribulations facing all runners. The celebrity profile aspect of the book is what will initially sell the book (and the insights into Alan Webb's character and running life are interesting and worth the read), but what will make this book a staple amongst runners for years to come is how it glorifies athletics and addresses topics to which every runner will relate, such as training, frustration with poor performances, the comraderie of a team and why people love to run. It is not a profound book, but it is a quick, easy read that is insightful and reaffirming. I think these are all characteristics of good sports books and certainly makes this one worth purchasing for all runners who are interested in Alan Webb or just like reading about the sport.
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Title: Running with The Buffaloes: A Season Inside with Mark Wetmore, Adam Goucher, and the University of Colorado Men's Cross-Country Team by Chris Lear ISBN: 1585743283 Publisher: The Lyons Press Pub. Date: 01 April, 2000 List Price(USD): $22.95 |
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Title: Once a Runner by John L. Jr. Parker ISBN: 0915297019 Publisher: Cedarwinds Publishing Company Pub. Date: May, 1998 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: The Four-Minute Mile by Roger Bannister ISBN: 155821027X Publisher: The Lyons Press Pub. Date: 01 March, 1994 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: Bannister and Beyond: The Mystique of the Four-Minute Mile by Jim Denison ISBN: 1891369350 Publisher: Breakaway Books Pub. Date: May, 2003 List Price(USD): $22.00 |
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Title: Pre: The Story of America's Greatest Running Legend, Steve Prefontaine by Tom Jordan ISBN: 0875964575 Publisher: Rodale Press Pub. Date: April, 1997 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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