| Beyond the Marathon:
The Grand Slam of Trail Ultrarunning
by Bob Boeder
Description
A small number of people run 100-mile races. An even smaller number take on the challenge of
competing a grand slam - four 100-mile races of increasing difficulty, all in a single summer.
In 1994, Bob Boeder became one of them, as he finished Old Dominion, Western States, Leadville,
and Wasatch Front. In Beyond the Marathon, Boeder describes the physical, mental, emotional,
and spiritual challenges he met.
About the Author
Bob Boeder is an avid runner and race organizer. He has a PhD in history. After teaching for
a number of years in universities in Africa and the U.S., he now works for the U.S. Army at
Ft. Bragg, North Carolina.
Book Details
- Pages: 135
- Format: Paperback, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"
- Weight: 6.0 oz.
- Published: 1996
- Publisher: Old Mountain Press
- Price: $10.95
Table of Contents
- Prologue
- Training
- The Old Dominion 100 Mile Endurance Run
- The Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run
- The Leadville Trail 100
- The Wasatch Front 100 Mile Endurance Run
- History
- Epilogue
- Grand Slammers 1986 - 1994
Reviews
Eric Clifton, 1992 Ultrarunner of the Year: "A well-written, quick moving adventure tale
which combines both the romance and the gritty realism of ultrarunning; filled with practical
knowledge for anyone attempting a trail 100 and excellent for non-runners seeking a glimpse
of the ultra world."
Pat Botts, Founder and President, Old Dominion 100 Mile Endurance Run, Inc.: "Bob
has written about the true essence of our sport, 'Let your reach exceed your grasp.' The nature
of an odyssey is wandering, adventure, and leaps of faith. Bob has shared with us the obstacles
he faced and how he overcame them during a summer of known and unknown challenges, proving
without a doubt that not all who wander are lost."
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