Futterman Matthew - Running To The Edge A Band Of Misfits And The Guru Who Unlocked The Secrets Of Speed - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: The story of visionary American running coach Bob Larsen's mismatched team of elite California runners who would win championships and Olympic glory in a decades - long pursuit of "the epic run." In the dusty hills above San Diego Bob Larsen became America's greatest running coach. Running to the Edge is a riveting account of Larsen's journey and his quest to discover the unorthodox training secrets that would lead American runners to breakthroughs never imagined. Futterman interweaves the dramatic stories of Larsen's runners with a fascinating discourse on the science behind human running as well as a personal running narrative that follows Futterman's own checkered love - affair with the sport. The result is a narrative that will speak to every runner a story of Larsen's triumphs - - from high school cross - country meets to the founding of the cult - favorite 70's running group the Jamul Toads; from his long tenure as head coach at UCL a to the secret training regimen of world champion athletes like Larsen's prot g Meb Keflezighi. Running to the Edge is a page - turner a relentless crusade to run faster farther.
Title: Running To The Edge A Band Of Misfits And The Guru Who Unlocked The Secrets Of Speed
Author(s): Futterman Matthew
Publisher: Random House Usa Inc
Barcode: 9780525562573
Pages: 304 Pages, 2 Photos In Text
Publication Date: 4/14/2020
Category: Sports & Outdoor Recreation