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Duel in the Sun: Alberto Salazar, Dick Beardsley, and America's Greatest Marathon Reviews

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Summary: amazing read
Comment: I couldn't put this book down, it was an astonishing read. Not only the best running book I've ever read, but really one of the best books I've ever read period. John's somewhat unorthodox, edgy writing style does a great job of capturing the drama and movement of these men's lives. It's just amazing to see how one single athletic event can shape an entire life. In a world and society obsessed with team sports and "winning at any cost", the true nature of individual sports and the quest therein seem largely lost and mis-understood -- perhaps as much among the participants themselves as the world in general. For those who choose to listen, this book tells a tale, not only of a unique moment in sports history, but also of a universal tale of life's soul-searching that often seems to lead the searcher "astray" but always ends up leading back to the self again. Fantastic honesty in this book, and kudos to Alberto and Dick for allowing the story to be told so fully. Very inspiring, and highly recommended reading!

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Summary: Classic running story
Comment: Great book if you love running or running history or even just classic inspirational sports stories. Great story of real people who were extraordinary runners. A little too much Cuban history for my taste, but some people love that stuff. Well written, pretty quick read.

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Summary: One sitting and done.
Comment: So thats what happen to those guys...
Sometimes it maybe smarter to loose a race.

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Summary: The Race of Their Lives
Comment: The 1982 Boston Marathon is arguably one of the greatest road races of all time. Alberto Salazar was the "golden boy" and the favorite. Dick Beardsley was an unknown journeyman runner (despite wins at the Grandma's Marathon and London Marathon). Their epic battle is told in stride for stride fashion with each runner sharing his thoughts, doubts and pains. Mr. Brant does an excellent job of fleshing out each runner's biography both before and after the race. I could not put this book down. This is one of the best running books I have ever read. It transends the sport and would be a very entertaining read for anyone!!

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Summary: Going Beyond the Running
Comment: This narrative of the runner's lives is captivating and deeply sad. The author conveys the tragedy of each runner's lives after the marathon in such a stunning effect that we feel pain without having known them. Most people see elite runners as those who can push beyond the pain and barriers on the road and track, yet this is a stunning look and those elite's lives beyond the running.

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