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The Road to Sparta

Reliving the Epic Run that Inspired the World’s Greatest Foot Race

Dean Karnazes author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Allen & Unwin

Published:4th Jan '18

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In 490 BCE Pheidippides ran for 36 hours straight from Athens to Sparta to seek help in defending Athens from a Persian invasion. He was hailed as a hero and his run stands enduringly as one of greatest physical accomplishments in history.

Dean Karnazes honours this achievement and his own Greek heritage by attempting this ancient journey in modern times. His account of running the gruelling Spartathlon, fuelled only by the figs, olives and meats available to Pheidippides, will captivate even the most sedentary readers.

A remarkable and inspiring memoir that will have casual and serious runners cheering. * Publishers Weekly *
An engaging read for runner and nonrunner alike. * San Francisco Chronicle *

ISBN: 9781760295325

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 22mm

Weight: 263g

304 pages

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