This is an incredible book. It's as riveting and multi-dimensionally educational as Jon Krakauer's "Under the Banner of Heaven." I would have said, "Into Thin Air," but I haven't yet read that one.
It's as inspiring as Dean Karnazes' "Ultramarathon Man."
What I really like about this book is that
1. It provides a glimpse into specific histories of ultra running,
2. It challenges long-held notions about the best techniques for running,
3. McDougall has done his homework and describes accurately minute details about the ultra running world (his descriptions of Leadville put me right back to specific sections of the course), and
4. As McDougall peels aways histories and arenas of the ultra running world, I find that I've already been there (Leadville, Ultrarunning magazine, Anton, Scott Jurek and his Brooks Cascadias, the Minnesota Voyageur 50 miler). I can't wait to read the next page.
Dean's book got me (and the family) into ultra running. I'm very eager to see where this book takes me and the family!
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Yep, got this one at the top of my to-read list. My brother's been reading it and loves it too. Can't wait to dive into it!
Excellent book for sure! Thanks for the kind words on my blog.
I'm loving that GoLite pack. I was looking for something that would fit my taller frame and read Donald's review. The Nathan vest was way too short to work for me.
All the best to you and the family!
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