Description
In this compelling blend of travel writing, sports reportage, and personal memoir, a runner sets out to understand Japan’s extraordinary obsession with long-distance running. From elite marathoners to the fiercely contested ekiden relay races, the journey explores the traditions, discipline, and communal spirit that have made Japan one of the world’s fastest running nations. Along the way, encounters with athletes, coaches, and running communities reveal contrasting approaches to training, ambition, and endurance, while offering fresh insights into the universal appeal of the sport. Vivid, thoughtful, and immersive, the book is an exploration of culture and competition—and a meditation on what drives people to keep moving forward.
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paperback
Norton & Company Limited, W. W.
Published Jan 1, 2018
ISBN: 9781681774398
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First Published
2015
Language
eng
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