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Zusatztext "A collection of incredible running courses in the world. There are marathons, 10km, and endurance runs to be enjoyed off the beaten track, or more well-known routes. Highlights include the Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc in France, the New York City Marathon and the Grand Canyon. Interviews with runners completes the package." The Sun “A great present for any runner, and also good to boost motivation” Outdoor Fitness Informationen zum Autor Chris Santella is the author of more than a dozen other titles in the Fifty Places series. A freelance writer and marketing consultant based in Portland, Oregon, he contributes regularly to the New York Times and Forbes.com. Thom Gilligan is the CEO and founder of Marathon Tours & Travel, a company that arranges running excursions around the world. Named the top specialist in running-related travel by Condé Nast Traveler magazine nine times, Gilligan has also been featured in Runner’s World , the Wall Street Journal , and Travel Agent magazine. Klappentext Chris Santella’s Fifty Places to Run Before You Die is a highly practical and beautifully illustrated collection of the most exhilarating running courses in the world. Featuring a balance of popular races (marathons, 10Ks, and endurance runs) and scenic trails off the beaten path, as well as interviews with accomplished runners and leaders of respected running organizations, this book divulges the details that make each venue unique—and plenty of tips for those who aspire to run there. Readers will discover events and courses both national and international, including the Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc in France, the New York City Marathon, the Vancouver Sun Run, the Grand Canyon, the Dolomites in Italy, and the Great Ocean Road Marathon in Australia.Fifty Places to Run Before You Die is an essential travel companion for runners of all levels seeking to conquer new terrain while breaking personal records. Includes a foreword by Thom Gilligan, who's been named the top specialist in running-related travel by Condé Nast TravelerBooks in the Fifty Places to Go series are the perfect gift for the adventurer in your life—whether they’re planning their next trip or dreaming from their armchair:Fifty Places to Fly Fish Before You DieFifty Places to Play Golf Before You DieFifty Places to Sail Before You DieFifty Places to Dive Before You DieFifty More Places to Golf Before You DieFifty Places to Hike Before You DieFifty Places to Bike Before You DieFifty Places to Ski & Snowboard Before You DieFifty Places to Paddle Before You DieFifty Places to Camp Before You DieFifty Places to Drink Beer Before You DieFifty Places to Run Before You Die Fifty Places to Surf Before You DieFifty Places to Rock Climb Before You DieFifty Places to Practice Yoga Before You DieFifty Places to Travel with Your Dog Before You Die Zusammenfassung The author of the bestselling Fifty Places series (more than 500,000 copies sold) returns with a globe-trotting guide to the best and most beautiful places to run around the world, as recommended by running insiders...
