Marathon Equivalent to "Becoming and Ironman"???

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2007-10-24 4:27 PM

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Subject: Marathon Equivalent to "Becoming and Ironman"???
I recently read "Becoming an Ironman" by Kara Douglas Thom, the compilation of short stories which chronical Ironman newbies as they prepare for and race in their first long-distance tri.

Does anyone know of a similar book for marathoners? Or, any other really inspiring marathon story books?

Thanks for any help...

2007-10-24 4:40 PM
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2007-10-24 6:29 PM
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I have read the book bear linked to. It is very good and is the equivalent. Inspiring read.
2007-10-24 9:02 PM
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Subject: RE: Marathon Equivalent to "Becoming and Ironman"???

I also have read it - it was interesting, and taught me lots of things "not to do" on my first marathon. 

 

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2007-10-24 9:58 PM
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Yep, that's the one that came to mind for me.  I read it, but it was so long ago I can't remember if I liked it.  I remembered the title, tho, so I've not totally lost my faculties...yet.  Wait, what was your question?

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2007-10-25 12:33 PM
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Subject: RE: Marathon Equivalent to "Becoming and Ironman"???

The very first story in the book was by a woman who shares the exact same birthdate as me -- I took that as a sign and started training for my first marathon shortly thereafter.

The rest of the book was equally inspiring.



Edited by StartingToTri 2007-10-25 12:34 PM

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