{"title":"Michiel Panhuysen","description":"\u003cp\u003eMichiel Panhuysen offers a compelling dive into the world of sport, blending vivid storytelling with insightful analysis. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eIn the Spell of the Barkley\u003c\/em\u003e, capture the spirit and challenges of endurance sports, inviting readers into the unique landscapes and intense mental journeys of athletes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFans of sports writing will appreciate Panhuysen’s ability to illuminate the human element behind competition, exploring themes of perseverance, passion, and the complex relationship between nature and athletics. His narratives resonate with anyone drawn to the raw and inspiring side of sporting endeavour.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"in-the-spell-of-the-barkley-by-michiel-panhuysen-9781399405423","title":"In the Spell of the Barkley","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA wonderful, compelling read\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVassos Alexander\u003c\/strong\u003e, radio presenter and ultrarunner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Barkley Marathons, a fever dream of an ultra event, inspired by a prison break, heralded by a conch blast, paid for in cigarettes and socks, and completed only by a select few. A race in which competitors haul themselves up mountains, through extreme weather conditions, beyond pain and exhaustion, mile after mile. Completed 60 miles? That’s just the fun run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJournalist and ultrarunner Michiel Panhuysen is a multiple-time Barkley entrant, having fallen under the spell of this most enigmatic of races – and its presiding philosopher-genius organiser Lazarus Lake – in the early 2010s. On each occasion, the Barkley won. The Barkley nearly always wins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn the Spell of the Barkley\u003c\/em\u003e is a story of sporting obsession, exploring what drives individuals to challenge themselves at the limits of what is possible – and what it takes to succeed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47431029981420,"sku":"9781399405423","price":36.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781399405423.jpg?v=1774558078"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/michiel-panhuysen.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}