Running to the Edge

Name: Running to the Edge
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780525562573
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A Band of Misfits and the Guru Who Unlocked the Secrets of Speed

By Matthew Futterman

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Running to the Edge by Matthew Futterman delves into the world of competitive long-distance running. It follows the journey of Coach Bob Larsen as he revolutionises the sport with unconventional training methods, leading a group of underdogs to record-breaking success. Through determination and innovation, Larsen’s adventure offers inspiring insights into what it takes to reach the pinnacle of human performance.
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This book may appeal to you if you're inspired by stories of human endurance and the pursuit of athletic excellence. It delves into the strategies and philosophies of coaches who have revolutionised distance running, blending engaging storytelling with insights into the mental and physical challenges faced by runners. Whether you're a dedicated athlete or simply interested in sports history, you'll find this narrative both motivating and enlightening.

Running to the Edge

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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-favourite, 70's running group, the Jamul Toads; from his long tenure as head coach at UCLA to the secret training regimen of world champion athletes like Larsen's protege, Meb Keflezighi.

Running to the Edge is a page-turner... a relentless crusade to run faster, farther.

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Running to the Edge by Matthew Futterman is a compelling narrative focusing on Bob Larsen, whose innovative coaching transformed U.S. distance running. The book chronicles Larsen's beginnings with the Jamul Toads, a group of underdog runners, and traces his evolution to coaching Olympic medallists. Futterman's storytelling is described as vivid and engaging, offering a deep dive into both the personal journey of a pioneering coach and the broader history of American running.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780525562573

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 April 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Anchor Books

Illustration: 2 photos in text

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 304

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About the Author

MATTHEW FUTTERMAN is Deputy Sports Editor of the New York Times. He has previously worked for The Wall Street Journal, The Philadelphia Inquirer and the Star-Ledger of New Jersey, where he was a part of the team that won the Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News in 2005. Like a lot of sportswriters, he is something of a frustrated athlete, who is still smarting from going 0-8 in singles his senior year at Union College. He blames a formerly weak psyche and sub-optimal serve. He grew up in Larchmont, New York, and graduated from Mamaroneck High School, Union College and Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism. He also attended the creative writing program at the University of Arkansas. He lives in New York with his wife and children. In his spare time he runs marathons. He is not sure why.