Description
An intimate and unflinching memoir, this book traces an elite runner’s rise through the demanding, high-stakes world of professional marathon racing. Alongside the exhilaration of competition, it reveals the physical sacrifices, relentless pressure, and complex power structures that shape athletes’ lives. The narrative explores ambition, trust, abuse of power, and the courage required to challenge a culture that often places winning above well-being. Ultimately, it is both a personal account of endurance and a compelling call for greater accountability and change in sport.
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Published Jan 1, 2023
paperback
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Published Jan 1, 2023
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Published Jan 1, 2023
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Details
First Published
2023
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Longest Race by Kara Goucher.